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Saturday, 31 March 2018
How to turn an old tablet or phone into a baby monitor - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-turn-a-tablet-or-phone-into-baby-monitor/#ftag=CADa08b18a
SkyGenius LED corn light bulb - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/deals/skygenius-led-corn-light-bulb-a33426b6/#ftag=CADa08b18a
JIBO, The World's First Social Robot for the Home, $200 Off! - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/deals/jibo-the-worlds-first-social-robot-for-the-home-200-off-3c43d95a/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Friday, 30 March 2018
Sensor Lights Bulb Dusk to Dawn LED Light Bulbs Smart Lighting Lamp 7W E26/E27 Automatic On/Off, Indoor / Outdoor Yard Porch Patio Garage Garden - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/deals/sensor-lights-bulb-dusk-to-dawn-led-light-bulbs-smart-lighting-lamp-7w-e26e27-automatic-onoff-indoor-outdoor-yard-porch-patio-garage-garden-65115573/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Hyperikon T8/T10/T12 LED 4FT Light Tube - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/deals/hyperikon-t8t10t12-led-4ft-light-tube-4014a520/#ftag=CADa08b18a
SimpliSafe's DIY home security system looks better than ever video - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/videos/simplisafes-diy-home-security-system-looks-better-than-ever/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Amazon upgrades Alexa's video API for better binge-watching - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-upgrades-alexas-video-api-for-better-binge-watching/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Nest x Yale Smart Lock Offers Enhanced Home Security
Yale Locks & Hardware announced the launch of its lock designed and built in collaboration with Nest, the Nest x Yale Lock, the first ‘Works with Nest’ product that is controlled using the Nest app.
The newlock is a key-free touchscreen deadbolt that can lock and unlock doors remotely, create passcodes to manage access for family members and guests, and revoke access at any time – directly from the app. Homeowners can create passcodes and schedules for guests, set the lock to automatically lock when they are away from home, and see a history of who has entered, and when.
“Yale and Nest collaborated closely to develop a lock that brings a new level of security, convenience, and insight to the front door,” says Jason Williams, president, ASSA ABLOY U.S. Residential Group, which includes Yale Residential. “With this product we are bringing to market a lock that takes full advantage of Nest’s leading ecosystem and extends its capabilities with useful product integrations.”
The lock’s keyless design means homeowners do not have to worry about keys getting lost, copied or stolen, or loaning keys to neighbors or others who need temporary access. The deadbolt is unlocked by entering a passcode and it can hold up to 250 codes that can be changed at any time. Passcode access can be restricted to certain days and times, for scheduling cleaning services, dog walkers, or anybody who requires limited access.
When integrated with Nest Secure, the lock can disarm Nest’s alarm system. And homeowners with both a Nest Hello video doorbell and a Nest x Yale lock can see who’s at the door and then remotely unlock it to let them in.
The Nest x Yale lock has a sleek, contemporary and low-profile design, with a simple user interface. It replaces an existing deadbolt. Installation requires just a screwdriver in most cases. Set up is done by following voice prompts.
Reinforced hardware on the outside protects the lock from physical assault, and the lack of a keyhole means that there’s no cylinder to pick or bump. Remote access is secured using multiple layers of bank-level encryption technology in combination with Nest’s Weave technology.
Should power fail, Wi-Fi go down, or phones become unavailable or dead, Nest x Yale Lock can be opened using the touchscreen. And Nest’s Weave technology allows the Nest x Yale Lock to communicate with other Nest products even if the Internet connection is lost.
Lock owners receive low battery alerts as power decreases, but should the lock batteries drain, the deadbolt can be powered by touching a nine-volt battery to the terminals at the bottom of the lock.
The post Nest x Yale Smart Lock Offers Enhanced Home Security appeared first on Electronic House.
source https://www.electronichouse.com/home-security/nest-x-yale-smart-lock-offers-enhanced-home-security/
Use these tips to water your garden less this spring - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/use-these-tips-to-water-your-garden-less-this-spring/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Save on TRENDnet Indoor/Outdoor 4 Megapixel HD PoE Bullet Style Day/Night Network Camera, Digital WDR, 2688 x 1520p, Smart IR, IP66 Rated Housing, Up to 100ft. Night Vision, ONVIF, IPv6, TV-IP314PI and more - CNET
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Thursday, 29 March 2018
This padlock puts unlocking power in your fingerprints - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/this-padlock-puts-unlocking-power-in-your-fingerprints/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Tapplock One review - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/products/tapplock-one/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Take a look at SimpliSafe's new home security system - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/take-a-look-at-simplisafes-new-home-security-system/#ftag=CADa08b18a
How to update the Apple HomePod's software - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-update-the-apple-homepods-software/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Vintage Edison LED Bulbs, 8W ST64(ST21) Dimmable Antique LED Bulbs, 80W Incandescent Equivalent, 680 Lumens 2700K – 3200K Warm White, Squirrel Cage Filament, e26 /e27 Base,Clear Glass Cover,4 Pack - CNET
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Amazon Alexa Brews Coffee on Command; Connects with Philips Hue
“Alexa, brew me a coffee.” It’s as simple as that to get a hot cup of Joe started in the morning… even before you step foot out of bed. UK company Smarter has developed Smarter Coffee, a connected coffee maker that listen and responds to voice commands from an Amazon Alexa or Google Home smart speaker. The company also offers a kettle, the iKettle, for tea-making via voice command.
The two products represent an evolution of the smart, connected kitchen. From large appliances like refrigerators and stoves, to smaller countertop devices, kitchen products are becoming more intelligent and more convenient to monitor and control. It’s a movement that has made the kitchen an increasingly important space in the connected home.
Taking the convenience of beverage making even further, Smarter has enabled its kitchen appliances to be automated via IFTTT (If This Then That) applets. This lets users personalize their experience by tying other smart products into the brewing scenario. Here are a few examples of how this could work:
- Blink the Philips Hue lights when the coffee is ready
- Display a message on a Glance Clock when the iKettle boils
In addition to voice control through Amazon Alexa and Google Home digital assistants, the iKettle and Smarter Coffee can be controlled via the Smarter app, which allows you to monitor water levels and temperature, and set the kettle to boil or the coffee maker to brew from inside or outside your house.
Here are some other features that tea and coffee lovers will appreciate:
- Using the Smarter app, you can remotely adjust the strength of your coffee.
- Functions such as Wake Up mode automatically heat the water and grind the beans at a preset time.
- A Keep Warm feature ensures that your tea is always at the right temperature.
The Smarter iKettle carries a retail price of $149.99; the Smarter Coffee sells for $249.99.
The post Amazon Alexa Brews Coffee on Command; Connects with Philips Hue appeared first on Electronic House.
source https://www.electronichouse.com/smart-home/amazon-alexa-brews-coffee-on-command-connects-with-philips-hue/
TuneIn takes Alexa out to the ball game with premium radio - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/tunein-takes-alexa-out-to-the-ball-game-with-premium-radio/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Save on SANSI BR30 Super Bright Warehouse LED Light Bulbs - CNET
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Nest Yale Lock review - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/products/nest-yale-lock/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
SimpliSafe Home Security (2018) review - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/products/simplisafe-home-security-system-2018/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Google Home can now control your Bluetooth speakers - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/google-home-can-now-control-your-bluetooth-speakers/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Hyperikon T8 LED Light Tube 8ft, 36W, Dual-End Powered, Frosted - CNET
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Up to 50% OFF on HOME IMPROVEMENT products from OUYIDE sold by cjshop - CNET
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Get a Philips Hue 3-bulb starter kit for $119.99 - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/get-a-philips-hue-3-bulb-starter-kit-for-119-99/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
LUOYIMAN Body Weight Scale Digital Electronic Bathroom Scale High Accuracy 180kg/396lb - CNET
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Dusk to Dawn 7W LED bulb 2700K 6000K - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/deals/dusk-to-dawn-7w-led-bulb-2700k-6000k-4ca9e62e/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Nest Hello Smart WiFi Video Doorbell for $183 + free shipping - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/deals/nest-hello-smart-wifi-video-doorbell-for-183-free-shipping-17228222/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Smart Garage 101: Your guide to garage door gadgets - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/smart-garage-101-your-guide-to-garage-door-gadgets/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Kidde recalls 400,000 smoke alarms that don't detect smoke - CNET
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Home Theater Seating from Seatcraft Sits Snug to the Wall
Reclining home theater seats are comfy, but they can eat up quite a bit of space. If they aren’t placed properly, they can hit the wall when they recline. Depending on the style of the chair, the wall clearance required can be less than appealing. Designed to provide homeowners with a combination of style and comfort, Seatcraft’s Apex home theater seats enable users to comfortably watch their favorite video content without taking up a lot of room.
Seatcraft says that the Apex can be placed as close as six inches from a wall without losing the ability to fully recline the product.
The Apex home theater seat also features an independent power headrest, lumbar, and recline functions controlled by a new user interface, providing a choice of comfort options.
The Seatcraft Apex’s power headrest adjusts with a push of a button into positions that reduce neck and shoulder strain. The power lumbar support is engineered to adjust evenly against users’ lower back regions to reduce strain and provide higher levels of comfort for long hours, making it ideal for movie or TV watching.
“We are extremely proud of the Seatcraft Apex and after months of design and development, are excited to reveal the chair,” states Rick Galvez, vice president of product design, Seatcraft.
“We only use the most premium materials and put a lot of thought into each design we produce, but the Apex elevates the home theater experience through our most luxurious design yet. We hope that our customers enjoy the plush relaxation and starling innovation found in the Apex as much as all of us here at Seatcraft do.”
The Apex seat also incorporates a USB charging port that can be used for any number of needs.
The seat includes in-arm storage that is hidden inside stitched padded armrests to provide space for remote controls, cables, and more. In addition, the Apex’s arm accents feature sapphire LED glow that users can turn on and off from the user-interface panel.
The Seatcraft Apex home theater seat is available in a choice of black, brown, or red at a price of $1,519 each.
The post Home Theater Seating from Seatcraft Sits Snug to the Wall appeared first on Electronic House.
source https://www.electronichouse.com/home-theater/home-theater-seating-from-seatcraft-sits-snug-to-the-wall/
Security Camera Recognizes Faces; Records and Stores up to 3 Days’ Worth of Data Without Power
It’s not unusual for a security camera to send an alert to your smartphone when someone steps into their detection zone. It’s a helpful way of knowing exactly when there’s a visitor at your house. But are you able to tell exactly who that visitor is? If the lighting conditions are right and the resolution of the camera is high, you might be able to identify the guest. If not, you might be left wondering.
Facial Recognition
With the introduction of its Lynx Pro Security Camera, Tend is making sure you always know who is at the front door… at least those you have already identified as being regular visitors. The camera’s intelligent facial recognition software you upload familiar faces to the free Tend Secure App, and control who Lynx Pro recognizes. From there you will receive check-in notifications for these known persons. This real-time recognition allows users to know exactly who is present on their property at any time.
High-Def Video Streaming
Lynx Pro offers crystal clear HD video quality recording for outstanding clarity in every capture, as well as real-time live video streaming and manual recording from any mobile device using the Tend Secure app. Two-way audio allows you to communicate with visitors through the Tend Secure app.
Built-in Battery Backup
With its built-in battery backup and local storage, Lynx Pro provides uninterrupted monitoring and will store up to three days’ worth of data in the event of a power or Internet outage. Once power or Internet returns, local data is uploaded to the cloud.
Cloud Storage
The system includes seven days’ worth of free data storage on Tend’s cloud platform to backup and review videos for the previous week**. Access to the secure cloud storage is available from anywhere on any iOS or Android device through the free Tend Secure app.
Weatherproof
Lynx Pro’s IP65-rated weatherproof housing makes it long-lasting and durable in any outdoor environment, and its infrared night-vision monitors property in complete darkness. The onboard motion detector automatically triggers recording and can be configured to send an instant alert to users’ mobile device for motion-triggered events.
Pricing and Availability
The Lynx Pro is available to pre-order now for $119.99 through March 31, 2018 and will then return to the regular price of $149.99.
The post Security Camera Recognizes Faces; Records and Stores up to 3 Days’ Worth of Data Without Power appeared first on Electronic House.
source https://www.electronichouse.com/home-security/security-camera-recognizes-faces-records-and-stores-up-to-3-days-worth-of-data-without-power/
20% off RockyRob Edison Bulbs - CNET
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Neighborhood security cameras sacrifice privacy to solve crimes - CNET
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Up to 50% OFF on HOME IMPROVEMENT products from LightMe sold by LightMe-US - CNET
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Monday, 26 March 2018
How to create reminders on Google Home - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-create-reminders-on-google-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a
MiracleGro Aerogarden Bounty Elite makes indoor gardening simple - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/miraclegro-aerogarden-bounty-elite-adds-wi-fi-to-indoor-gardening/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Leviton Decora smart switches sync up with Nest - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/leviton-decora-smart-switches-sync-up-with-nest/#ftag=CADa08b18a
MiracleGro Aerogarden takes the hard part out of gardening video - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/videos/miraclegro-aerogarden-takes-the-hard-part-out-of-gardening/#ftag=CADa08b18a
DAILYCOMB Wi-Fi Smart Light Bulb, A19 LED, Dimmable Multicolor,No Hub Required, Free APP and Voice Control, Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant - CNET
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Up to 43% OFF on HOME IMPROVEMENT products from KEDSUM sold by KEDSUM - CNET
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Zmodo HD Mini WiFi Camera 4-Pack for $64 + free shipping - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/deals/zmodo-hd-mini-wifi-camera-4-pack-for-64-free-shipping-17224181/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Sunday, 25 March 2018
Garage smarts get easier with Nexx Garage - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/garage-smarts-get-easier-with-nexx-garage/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Hyperikon LED Street Lighting (Large) - CNET
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Lorex Outdoor 4MP WiFi Security Camera for $100 + pickup at Best Buy - CNET
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Save $70 on Echo Show - CNET
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Lorex Outdoor 4MP WiFi Security Camera for $100 + free shipping - CNET
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Saturday, 24 March 2018
Vintage Edison LED Bulbs, 8W ST64(ST21) Dimmable Antique LED Bulbs, 80W Incandescent Equivalent, 680 Lumens 2700K – 3200K Warm White, Squirrel Cage Filament, e26 /e27 Base,Clear Glass Cover,4 Pack - CNET
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You can be a gardener, even if you hate the outdoors - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/you-can-be-a-gardener-even-if-you-hate-the-outdoors/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Is the smart garden growing or wilting? - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/is-the-smart-garden-growing-or-wilting/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Your guide to a smart garage - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/your-guide-to-a-smart-garage/#ftag=CADa08b18a
The state of the smart garden video - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-state-of-the-smart-garden/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Friday, 23 March 2018
It's spring! Let's talk smart outdoor tech - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/its-spring-lets-talk-outdoor-tech/#ftag=CADa08b18a
The state of the smart garden video - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-state-of-the-smart-garden/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Is the smart garden growing or wilting? - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/is-the-smart-garden-growing-or-wilting/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/products/rachio-3-smart-sprinkler-controller/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Sengled Smartsense Indoor LED Bulb, Built-In Motion Sensor, Dual-Mode, BR30 - CNET
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MyQ Garage review - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/products/myq-garage/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Amazon Cloud Cam: 7 tips and tricks to get the most out of it - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/amazon-cloud-cam-7-tips-and-tricks-to-get-the-most-out-of-it/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Nest x Yale Lock aims to lock down your smart home video - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-nest-x-yale-lock-aims-to-lock-down-your-smart-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Robotic lawn mowers get voice assistant, GPS upgrades - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/robotic-lawn-mowers-getting-amazon-alexa-google-assistant-gps-upgrades/#ftag=CADa08b18a
Orbit B-hyve Smart Hose Faucet Timer review - CNET
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Up to 50% OFF on HOME IMPROVEMENT products from LOHAS sold by LOHAS - CNET
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Dusk to Dawn Light Bulb, Witshine 100W Equivalent E26 3200K LED Photo Sensor Light Bulb with Auto on/off, Indoor / Outdoor Lighting Lamp for Porch, Hallway, Patio, Garage(Warm White, Much Brighter) - CNET
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Up to 32% OFF on TOOLS products from Kiitoo sold by YZY Technology - CNET
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Cooper-Atkins DPP400W-0-8 Instant Read Meat Thermometer, Waterpr - CNET
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Amazon Prime: 22 benefits every member gets - CNET
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iControl Networks WiFi Security System for $130 + free shipping - CNET
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Google makes it easier to buy what you search for - CNET
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Thursday, 22 March 2018
What's the point of a smart weather station? - CNET
source https://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-the-point-of-a-smart-weather-station/#ftag=CADa08b18a
iControl Networks WiFi Security System for $130 + free shipping - CNET
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Rachio Launches Wireless Sprinkler System Controlled by Amazon Alexa
Smart sprinkler company Rachio has added to its water management product lineup with the release of its voice-controllable/smartphone-controllable Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller and Rachio 3 Wireless Flow Meter. According to the company, the system is the first-ever residential wireless flow meter to hit the market. It is also compatible with third-party home control systems, including Crestron, Control4, iControl, Nexia, Nest, Alarm.com, Google Assistant and others.
The Rachio 3 Smart Watering Controller features easy installation, 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless compatibility, enhanced weather data with the company’s trademarked Weather Intelligence Plus technology, and a new long-range radio to connect with the wireless flow meter. The Rachio Wireless Flow Meter uses patented Vortex technology to get accurate readings of water flow. The Rachio app alerts homeowners when leaks are detected, and the Flow Meter automatically shuts down water supply, protecting against landscape damage and flooding.
An eight-zone Rachio 3 retails for $249.99, while the 16-zone goes for $299.99. The wireless flow meter is $99.99. Rachio is offering a limited time $50 presale promo discount on the bundle.
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“Rachio is not only saving homeowners frustration, water, and money, we are helping communities conserve water on a much larger scale,” says Chris Klein, CEO and co-founder of Rachio. “With more than 60 percent of residential water waste in the United States occurring outdoors, our new products empower consumers to be smarter with water, so they don’t have to choose between conservation and easily maintaining a beautiful landscape.”
Using a smartphone app, users can set up days and times for watering based on location, vegetation and soil type using the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller. The Rachio 3 uses company’s exclusive Weather Intelligence Plus technology that references satellite, radar and weather station data to provide schedule adjustments accurate to within a 36 foot radius of the controller.
Rachio recently raised $10M in Series B funding with Eastside Partners and Bonaventure Capital, in which the Amazon Alexa Fund also participated. Benjamin Cobb, partner at Eastside Partners notes, “Rachio is so much more than a smart sprinkler company. While they clearly lead this exciting segment of the smart home market, they are also rewriting the book on water conservation. Their innovation mentality extends to all aspects of their business.”
Rachio is compatible with multiple smart home control systems and voice services, including Amazon Alexa. “We’re excited to make a follow-on investment in Rachio as they continue their growth and innovation in sustainable solutions for the smart home,” says Paul Bernard, director of the Alexa Fund at Amazon. “Hands-free voice control is making the smart home simple and convenient for customers. Rachio’s Alexa skill makes it easy for customers to control their intelligent sprinklers simply using their voice, helping to improve water efficiency in the home.”
The company notes it has saved homeowners and their communities more than 22.7 billion gallons of water since the release of its first smart sprinkler controller in 2014 by way of leak detection abilities and water conservation management.
The post Rachio Launches Wireless Sprinkler System Controlled by Amazon Alexa appeared first on Electronic House.
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Verizon Launches Service to Help You Connect Your Internet of Things Devices
Each day there seems another device introduced that connects to the Internet–not to mention the equipment you already own like computers, tablets, and TVs. According to statistics from IHS Markit, there’s no sign of the Internet of Things (IoT) slowing down. The number of connected IoT devices worldwide is expected to jump 12 percent on average annually from nearly 27 billion in 2017 to 125 billion in 2030.
Based on these and other figures that indicate a steady growth of IoT in the home, the way by which consumers will interact with their smart home devices will change. They will need to understand how to connect devices and protect them from threats on the Internet. For this reason, Verizon recently launched TechSure, a new personal technology helpdesk. The service provides different levels of tech support to its customers.
“Laptops, tablets, TV, thermostats, security cameras, doorbells, light bulbs – these days, almost everything in the modern home is connected to the Internet,” Verizon notes in a press release.
Verizon offer three different levels of IoT service:
- TechSure ($10/month): 24/7 phone support for all devices connected to a home network. This includes software installation, device setup support, and troubleshooting.
- TechSure Plus ($15/month): Includes the above services plus identity theft protection, virus protection, and parental controls.
- TechSure Premium ($30/month): Includes everything in TechSure Plus, as well as protection for many of the connected devices in a customer’s home. If a TV, tablet, smart thermostat or any other eligible device breaks down, Verizon will repair or replace it. Premium also include LastPass Families, which digitally and safely stores all of a customer’s passwords for any of their online accounts.
Is a Helpdesk Enough?
Many manufacturers promote their IoT products as being simple enough for a DIYer to set up and configure. This may be true in some cases, but the complexity increases as the number of devices on a network grows. Consequently, consumers will need a helping hand at some point, whether it’s with installation, configuration, or maintenance. According to a consumer survey by revenue management and billing company CSG International, connecting devices together “will require human intervention from skilled and reputable resources.”
Where will they look for help? Forty percent of respondents say that will seek online help, even for simple installations, while 89 percent say they will rely on a communications service provider for assistance, if they offer such services.
Respondents also indicated the following:
- 84 percent said skilled help will be needed if two to five devices are being connected.
- 74 percent want a phone call or text from the technician stating that he is on his way.
- 65 percent want a technical resource to help them with installation of multiple devices, with self-guided only help desired by only 29 percent.
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Nest Yale Lock review - CNET
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Sogrand Green Stripe Copper Cap Glass Jar, Solar Lights Outdoor, Thick Hanger - CNET
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Save $30 on Echo Plus - CNET
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Save $70 on Echo Show - CNET
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Save 20% on Echo Spot - CNET
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Up to 50% OFF on HOME IMPROVEMENT products from OUYIDE sold by cjshop - CNET
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Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Element Classic by Sengled - A19 60W Equiv. Soft White (2700K) Smart LED Bulb, Zigbee, Works with Amazon Echo Plus & SmartThings, Hub Required for Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant - CNET
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Kidde recalls 400,000 smoke alarms that don't detect smoke - CNET
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Nest Yale Lock review - CNET
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The Nest x Yale Lock secures your Nest smart home - CNET
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Zmodo HD Mini WiFi Camera 4-Pack for $90, 2-Pack for $50 + free shipping - CNET
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Leon Horizon Interactive FIT Soundbar Offers Storage for Amazon Alexa Device
Designed to blend into a home entertainment space, the Leon Horizon Interactive FIT soundbar combines audio fidelity, contemporary looks, and built-in storage to serve a wealth of applications.
The Horizon Interactive FIT soundbar incorporates a storage area for the placement of devices such as Alexa and Google Home smart speakers. The storage space is concealed by the Horizon Interactive’s matching custom grille.
After seeing the Horizon Interactive FIT Soundbar, Fermin Serrano, technical manager of the Spain-based company Integral Home Systems (IHS), says his company could use the soundbar to appeal to the aesthetic concerns customers have when thinking about electronics in their home environments.
“The first time we saw the Horizon Interactive Fit, we know we needed to get one for our showroom so we could introduce it to our dealer network,” he comments.
“Not only is the sound quality exceptional—like all of Leon’s products—but the ability to manage power cords, communication wiring and amplification, while also storing small IoT devices like Amazon Echo Dot, Ethernet switches or your favorite integration system like RTI is so helpful to the installer. Interior designers will love it too because the grill is custom built to match the exact width of the TV, giving the install an elegant look.”
The Leon Horizon Interactive FIT Emphasizes Performance
Ensuring the Horizon Interactive FIT’s sound quality matches its looks, the soundbar employs a pair of 4-inch woofers and a pair of 28mm tweeters that flank the speaker’s storage space.
The fully customizable speaker measures just 2.75-inches deep, and Leon states it offers the speaker in two versions: the HIFIT44UX, which accommodates televisions up to 65 inches in screen size, and the HIFIT44UX-OS, which complements televisions as large as 90 inches.
Leon adds the 88dB, 6-ohm HIFIT-44UX and HiFIT44UX-OS produce frequency responses of 110Hz to 20kHz, and the speakers are capable of producing SPLs as high as 104dB during peak usages.
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Apple HomePod now works with August's Siri-enabled locks - CNET
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Hyperikon T8 LED Light Tube 4ft, 18W, Glass, Single-End Powered, Clear - CNET
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Setting up smart irrigation at the CNET Smart Home video - CNET
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How to set up a smart garden - CNET
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How to set up an outdoor camera to keep an eye on garden pests - CNET
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How to watch for garden pests with a security camera video - CNET
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Ecobee's smart switch is a teeny tiny Amazon Echo, too video - CNET
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Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Nexx Garage review - CNET
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Garage smarts get easier with Nexx Garage - CNET
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Refurb Netgear Arlo Video Server w/ 2 Cameras for $144 + free shipping - CNET
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Nest Learning Thermostat for $161 + free shipping - CNET
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IoT attacks are getting worse -- and no one's listening - CNET
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Ecobee's smart switch is a teeny tiny Amazon Echo, too video - CNET
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Is the smart garden growing or wilting? - CNET
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It's spring! Let's talk smart outdoor tech - CNET
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Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET
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The state of the smart garden video - CNET
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15 brainy gadgets that bring the smart home outside - CNET
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LaView 8-Ch. 6-Cam. 1080p NVR Security System for $380 + free shipping - CNET
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BRTLX S14 LED Edison Filament Bulb 2W Warm White 2700K 11W Incandescent Equivalent for Outdoor Commercial Grade String Lights Hanging Sockets Replacement Bulb Pack of 3 - CNET
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Up to 15% OFF on HOME IMPROVEMENT products from SHINE HAI sold by NUO CHUANG STORE - CNET
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Up to 15% OFF on HOME IMPROVEMENT products from SOLLED sold by BoqiangUS - CNET
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IBM offers up Watson Assistant, its answer to Amazon’s Alexa - CNET
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Monday, 19 March 2018
D-Link Smart Plug, Wi-Fi, On/Off, Works with Amazon Alexa and Go - CNET
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iControl Networks WiFi Security System for $130 + free shipping - CNET
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Google makes it easier to buy what you search for - CNET
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Magic Hue WiFi Smart Light Bulb - Sunrise Dimmable Multicolored LED Household Light Bulb - 60w Equivalent - No Hub Required - Compatible with Alexa & Google Home Assistant - CNET
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Amazon Prime: 22 benefits every member gets - CNET
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NEXX Garage NXG-100 Nxg Remote Compatible Door Openers-Control U - CNET
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Nest Develops Temperature Sensors for Better HVAC Control
It’s an age-old problem: One part of the house is warm and comfortable while other areas feel like an icebox. In homes with multiple levels, that one thermostat on the main floor is only able to monitor the temperature of that area. The temperature of the upper level, consequently, has no relevance on how the main floor thermostat reacts. The top portion of your house stays too hot or too cold. The same thing happens in guest bedrooms, lower-level rec rooms and new additions to a house.
Temperature sensors designed to be installed in temperature trouble spots are designed to eliminate this problem. They communicate current temperature readings to the main thermostat so that the entire house is heated and cooled more evenly. They also allow you to set the temperature of individual rooms differently to save energy—guest bedrooms, for example, can stay at 65 degrees when they aren’t being used.
In April Nest will offer its own thermostat sensors designed to work with both of the company’s current thermostat models.
How the Sensors Work
The tiny wireless sensors can adhere to walls or sit on shelves in any number of rooms. Any sensor can dictate the thermostat setting based on schedules created by the user within the Nest app. For example, if everyone leaves the house at 8 a.m. except for the work-at-home mom, then the Nest Thermostat could be set to automatically warm or cool the house based on the temperature in the home office.
In this example, even if the rest of the house is hot while the office runs cold, the Nest Thermostat will only respond to the office sensor, warming up the home to ensure Mom is comfortable as she works through the day.
“Typically, the thermostat is installed in a hallway that might get no exposure to the sun or might be subject to cool drafts,” says Gene LaNois, GM of Nest’s Professional channel.
“The temperature in the whole house should not be dictated by the needs of that particular location. The thermostat can be set up to make the occupants comfortable, wherever they may be.”
The Technology Behind the Sensor
The Nest Temperature Sensor communicates with the 3rd-generation Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E via Bluetooth Low Energy.
“All BLE messages are secure and encrypted,” LaNois says. “Only Nest devices can interact with the Nest Temperature Sensor or receive its signal.”
Through the Nest app, users can view temperatures in all rooms and schedule which sensor (including the one embedded in the thermostat) should drive the HVAC system during the morning, midday, evening and late night.
In additionn to their ability to optimize HVAC operations, the Nest sensors can reveal valuable information about temperature patterns in each room.
For example, a dip in temperature in the teenager’s room could suggest a furtive outing in the middle of the night. Rising temperatures in a mechanical closet could portend equipment failure. And temperature shifts in the attic could indicate damage from that last wind storm or poor performance by electronic or mechanical systems.
Cosmetic Appeal of the Sensors
The discreet sensors can improve aesthetics by replacing bulky thermostats, no matter how beautiful those devices might be. Even if the thermostat is hidden from view – with its on-board sensors shielded from household activity – the Nest system can still learn user preferences and household activities via motion sensors embedded in other Nest devices and partner products.
“Interior designers already specify Nest Thermostats for their aesthetic appeal,” LaNois says, “but many designers and homeowners prefer no wall clutter at all. In these cases, our flat sensors would be the only technology they see … or not!”
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source https://www.electronichouse.com/home-energy-management/nest-develops-temperature-sensors-for-better-hvac-control/
Allrecipes, eMeals cook up meal kit with AmazonFresh delivery - CNET
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Nest Hello video doorbell: Smarter than your average buzzer video - CNET
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Up to 15% OFF on HOME IMPROVEMENT products from SOLLED sold by BoqiangUS - CNET
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Sunday, 18 March 2018
30 spring cleaning tricks you'll wish you'd known all along - CNET
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Saturday, 17 March 2018
LAKES E26 LED Bulbs, A19 medium Screw Base - CNET
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Nest Hello review - CNET
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Nest Hello doorbell brings smart surveillance to your stoop - CNET
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Friday, 16 March 2018
Vintage Edison LED Bulbs, 8W ST64(ST21) Dimmable Antique LED Bulbs, 80W Incandescent Equivalent, 680 Lumens 2700K – 3200K Warm White, Squirrel Cage Filament, e26 /e27 Base,Clear Glass Cover,4 Pack - CNET
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Coravin Model Eleven Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET
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Sengled Tunable LED Light Bulb, Color Change RGBW, Remote Controller Included, A19 - CNET
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Home Theater Screen Hides Your Speakers
There are many layout options when it comes to designing a home theater. You can place the screen front and center and flank it with floor-standing speakers. As another option you can tuck the speakers into the ceiling and walls, and then squeeze the screen in between. When you’re short on space but want the biggest screen possible, an acoustically transparent screen offers a great alternative. Because sound is able to filter though the screen material, you buy the big screen you’ve been dreaming of and simply place it in front of the speakers.
The Aeon AUHD Edge-Free screen from Elite Screens is one of the newest acoustically transparent screens to hit the home theater market. It incorporates Elite Screen’s Edge-Free industrial design, and was engineered to be placed in front of in-wall speakers to offer a décor-friendly solution with no sacrifice in audio quality. As a bonus, the screen material features properties that enable it to work well with 4K HDR video projectors.
Explaining the screen’s Edge-Free design, Elite Screen says the AUHD employs an internal frame with the material wrapped around the frame. The company emphasizes the Edge-Free design resembles a picture frame or flat-panel TV, and through its smaller footprint, it maximizes screen size while taking up a minimum amount of wall space.
Augmenting its home integration capabilities, Elite Screens also offers its optional LED lighting kit to support the AUHD Edge-Free Screen. The lighting kit comes with a remote control or a splice-bracket kit that will connect multiple frames to create a large display.
Elite Screens Aeon Home Theater Screen Specs
At the heart of the AUHD Edge-Free screen product is Elite Screens’ AcousticPro UHD screen material. Elite Screens points out this screen material features a 1.0 gain, and it is designed to eliminate problematic moire from detracting from the product’s picture quality.
The AcousticPro UHD utilizes a dense synthetic weave that mitigates the penetration of light to help the acoustically transparent material produce bright images.
Elite Screens notes the AcousticPro UHD maximizes audio reproduction by providing minimum attenuation (mean attenuation is -2.36dB).
According to the company, the Aeon AUHD Edge-Free Screen also provides 180-degrees (90 degrees left/right) viewing angle, and because of its tight weave, it can be used to show 4K, UHD, active 3D, and HDR ready content.
Elite Screen offers the Aeon AUHD screen in a choice of 16:9 screens sizes that include 100-, 120-, 135-, and 150-inch models.
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Amazon Alexa's Brief Mode stops the voice assistant from saying, 'OK' - CNET
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JIBO, The World's First Social Robot for the Home, $200 Off! - CNET
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Up to 15% OFF on HOME IMPROVEMENT products from GOOLSUN sold by GS Lighting - CNET
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Thursday, 15 March 2018
Kelima SQ10 1080p Infrared Mini DVR Camera for $10 + free s&h from China - CNET
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Save on Philips LED Light Bulbs - CNET
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Ecobee Switch Plus review - CNET
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Hyperikon PAR30 LED Bulb, Short Neck, 10W, E26 - CNET
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The Sobro smart side table charges, chills and helps you sleep video - CNET
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Sensor Lights Bulb Dusk to Dawn LED Light Bulbs Smart Lighting Lamp 7W E26/E27 Automatic On/Off, Indoor / Outdoor Yard Porch Patio Garage Garden - CNET
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20 Chromecast tips and tricks - CNET
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Homeowners Celebrate March Madness in Basketball-Theme Entertainment Rooms
March Madness is in full swing, so in between adjusting your brackets and arguing with your neighbor over your top pick, we thought we’d offer up some hoop-themed distraction with our favorite and most over-the-top basketball-inspired home theater and A/V systems.
Related: Check out these amazing theme theaters
What does a big basketball fan want in a home A/V system? For some people it’s as simple as a dedicated media room with a big screen (or two or three…) for watching games with friends. For others it’s a private court where they can practice their own moves, then press a button to turn the gym into a TV room. Should a sports-themed room have reclining custom theater seats for easy relaxing or sofa-style seating so it’s easy to jump up when there’s a score–or punch the arm of the person next to you as they gloat over a score? Check out these extreme homes below to see what makes a great basketball fan’s home system:
Basketball and A/V Unite
Four Samsung 58-inch plasma TVs were placed behind Plexiglass for protection from stray balls. Each TV has an independent feed from the house A/V distribution system, so that each TV can display either the same game or a different game simultaneously. The owners also have the ability to view shots from surveillance cameras on the displays. Audio from the main equipment rack in the house or an iPod docking station at the basketball court can be streamed to the gym’s built-in CAT speakers. System design and installation by HomeTronics, Dallas, Texas.
Division 1 Design
Staff from a Division I college consulted on the design and implementation of this home’s basketball court and training facility, which also features multiple screens, distributed music and automation.
The basketball court features three video cameras to record the games and workouts for remote viewing. The live pan/tilt/zoom cameras enable coaches to instruct from remote locations, and clips from the recordings can be emailed for repeat viewings and coaches’ scrutiny.
Take Your Best Shot … At Halftime
The media-room (which includes an 85-inch Panasonic plasma and a copious A/V gaming rig) seating area edges up to a net, which catches errant basketballs from the adjacent personal gymnasium should things get heated during a game. The space’s open layout at the back of the room makes for a unique environment, but presented challenges for the installers atBekins, who were given the task of creating a gaming-centric A/V system with impressive surround sound and big, beautiful video.
Video Wall Brings Multiple Games to One Screen
Here, the main goal was to have a jaw-dropping fun room that would put even the plushest of sports bars to shame. Aside from the sporty ambiance, the main attraction here is the five-display video wall. Colorado Media Systems installed four 46-inch Samsung LCD TVs to flank a 55-inch Samsung LCD on a motorized mount. These TVs are fed by five high-def Comcast cable boxes via a Video Storm component video A/V matrix. A Control4 system manages the video wall, allowing the homeowner to watch all five TVs at once, with room-wide audio corresponding to the main, 55-inch TV.
- This article was originally published on March 18, 2013
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IoT attacks are getting worse -- and no one is listening - CNET
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Ecobee's smart switch is a teeny tiny Amazon Echo, too video - CNET
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Measupro Instant Read Digital Pulse Oximeter - CNET
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Wednesday, 14 March 2018
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Can Your AC Adapter Do All This and Z Wave?
Great things often come in small packages. A new AC adapter introduced by Fibaro proves this point by bundling several key features into a device that’s smaller youre your fist. And unlike most AC adapters the Fibaro Wall Plug is actually fun to look at, thanks to a color changing LEDs that glow based on certain conditions.Talks Z Wave
Feature 1: Talks Z Wave
First and foremost, the Wall Plug is an intelligent outlet adapter that gives any electrical device that’s connected to it the ability to be controlled by popular Z Wave smart home hubs, including Fibaro’s Home Center 2 and Home Center Lite. Even if you don’t integrate it with a home control hub, you can still control the plug via a companion mobile app. The app lets you set times for the plug to turn a connected device on and off. For example, you could use the plug to schedule the a connected dishwasher to start while you’re at work so that the glasses are clean for a last-minute plan to enjoy after work cocktails at your house.
Feature 2: Monitors Energy Use
Secondly, the Wall Plug measures the amount of energy being consumed by the connected device. Using the mobile app and the plug’s power monitoring feature, you can identify the most energy-hungry pieces of hardware or monitor energy usage in particular rooms or during particular periods.
Using a computer or the Fibaro mobile app, you have access to detailed graphs of historical data, pie charts showing the energy drain of each connected device, and a list of the top five energy consumers in the home. This information can be used to change how and when you use energy.
This helps you change your usage habits to use less energy.
When connected to Fibaro’s Home Center Lite or Home Center 2, the Wall Plug can identify the devices that are using the most energy and via the app you can set a maximum power limit for the connected device. If power consumption goes beyond the specified amount, the Wall Plug automatically shuts down power to that device.
The wall plug can also send a notification to your smartphone whenever it detects a use of energy. It’s a great way to know when the kids are using the TV, gaming console, or some other piece of electronic equipment while you’re at work.
Feature 3: Charges Mobile Devices
Thirdly, the Wall Plug is available in a version with a built-in USB port for charging mobile devices.
Feature 4: Emits Colored Lighting
And like all Fibaro smart home devices, the Wall Plug has been designed for aesthetic appeal. A ring of LED lights change colors to provide visual cues on a variety of conditions. For example, once a device has been connected to a Z-Wave network (this requires simply pushing a button on the Wall Plug), the lights illuminate and change color according to the amount of power being drawn. If the temperature of the connected device increases, a purple warning light flashes.
Unique to Wall Plug is a feature that allows users to test the Z-Wave network strength indicated by a change in the LED ring’s colors.
Feature 5: Glows as a Nightlight
Last but not least, the lights on the Wall Plug enable it to be used as a night light. A soft glow setting can be engaged from the app or scheduled to activate automatically at bedtime.
The Wall Plug with USB is available for $59.99 The non-USB version will be available in April for $49.99 in April.
The post Can Your AC Adapter Do All This and Z Wave? appeared first on Electronic House.
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Ecobee's smart light switch features built-in Alexa controls - CNET
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Tuesday, 13 March 2018
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8 common problems with Apple TV and how to fix them - CNET
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