EGC Electric: October 2018

Wednesday 31 October 2018

Smart Plug Mini Outlet Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, TECKIN Wifi Enabled Remote Control Smart Socket with Timer Function, No Hub Required,White, 2 Pack - CNET

Smart Plug Mini Outlet Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, TECKIN Wifi Enabled Remote Control Smart Socket with Timer Function, No Hub Required,White, 2 Pack

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/smart-plug-mini-outlet-compatible-with-amazon-alexa-and-google-assistant-teckin-wifi-enabled-remote-control-smart-socket-with-timer-function-no-hub-requiredwhite-2-pack-47d1414c/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Kohler Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror review: Alexa steps into the bathroom with this smart mirror - CNET

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/kohler-verdera-voice-lighted-mirror-review/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Kohler's first smart mirror puts Alexa in your bathroom - CNET

This $1,200 mirror includes a smart speaker with Alexa built in, but don't expect fancy features.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/kohlers-first-smart-mirror-puts-alexa-in-your-bathroom/#ftag=CADa08b18a

iRobot is working with Google to improve smart devices - CNET

The Roomba-maker is collaborating with Google on improving the efficiency of your smart home.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/irobot-announces-sharing-room-maps-with-google-to-improve-smart-devices/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Google calls Home Hub security claims 'inaccurate' - CNET

After a hacker found vulnerabilities in the Home Hub's code, Google pointed out that you need to be on the same Wi-Fi network to exploit the code.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/google-calls-home-hub-security-claims-inaccurate/#ftag=CADa08b18a

LED Magnet Flame Bulb Light,Rechargeable Small Table Lamp Party Flicker Flame Light Bulbs Night Lights, Water-Resistant, Built-in Rechargeable Battery & Magnetic Base - CNET

LED Magnet Flame Bulb Light,Rechargeable Small Table Lamp Party Flicker Flame Light Bulbs Night Lights, Water-Resistant, Built-in Rechargeable Battery & Magnetic Base

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/led-magnet-flame-bulb-lightrechargeable-small-table-lamp-party-flicker-flame-light-bulbs-night-lights-water-resistant-built-in-rechargeable-battery-magnetic-base-64aa429a/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Flyhoom Portable Solar LED Light Bulb FL400-1 Emergency Lamp for Outdoor, Indoor, Camping, Power Outage, 7W, 420lm, White, Pack of 1 - CNET

Flyhoom Portable Solar LED Light Bulb FL400-1 Emergency Lamp for Outdoor, Indoor, Camping, Power Outage, 7W, 420lm, White, Pack of 1

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/flyhoom-portable-solar-led-light-bulb-fl400-1-emergency-lamp-for-outdoor-indoor-camping-power-outage-7w-420lm-white-pack-of-1-f109dd72/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Untify WiFi Smart Plug Socket - CNET

Untify WiFi Smart Plug Socket

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/untify-wifi-smart-plug-socket-755a2a7b/#ftag=CADa08b18a

How to get your kitchen clean in under 15 minutes - CNET

Take the work out of housework with these cleaning tips.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-clean-your-kitchen-fast/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Tuesday 30 October 2018

Smart Plug Wifi Outlet Compatible With Alexa, Echo, Google Home and IFTTT, Teckin Mini Smart Socket with Energy Monitoring and Timer Function, No Hub Required,16A, 4 Pack - CNET

Smart Plug Wifi Outlet Compatible With Alexa, Echo, Google Home and IFTTT, Teckin Mini Smart Socket with Energy Monitoring and Timer Function, No Hub Required,16A, 4 Pack

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/smart-plug-wifi-outlet-compatible-with-alexa-echo-google-home-and-ifttt-teckin-mini-smart-socket-with-energy-monitoring-and-timer-function-no-hub-required16a-4-pack-326f2652/#ftag=CADa08b18a

7 ways to celebrate Halloween with Google Home - CNET

Spooky music is just the beginning.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/google-home-halloween/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Luntak Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Home IFTTT - CNET

Luntak Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Home IFTTT

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/luntak-smart-plug-works-with-alexa-google-home-ifttt-cfd43256/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wi-Fi Smart Plug Outlet Timer Mini Socket Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant Ifttt No Hub Required Control Your Electric Devices from Anywhere Esicoo - CNET

Wi-Fi Smart Plug Outlet Timer Mini Socket Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant Ifttt No Hub Required Control Your Electric Devices from Anywhere Esicoo

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/wi-fi-smart-plug-outlet-timer-mini-socket-compatible-with-alexa-google-assistant-ifttt-no-hub-required-control-your-electric-devices-from-anywhere-esicoo-673e125c/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Bluetooth Body Fat Scale, ZOETOUCH Smart Digital Bathroom Weight Scale - CNET

Bluetooth Body Fat Scale, ZOETOUCH Smart Digital Bathroom Weight Scale

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/bluetooth-body-fat-scale-zoetouch-smart-digital-bathroom-weight-scale-8643ff18/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Make your garage door smart for $60 - CNET

Originally $130, the Chamberlain MyQ is compatible with most modern garage-door openers. Plus: Buy a Tile Mate 4-pack (the new ones, with the replaceable batteries), get a free third-gen Echo Dot!

source https://www.cnet.com/news/make-your-garage-door-smart-for-60/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Abode adds IFTTT-style automations to its home security app - CNET

Abode's app update makes it possible to personalize your smart home devices to work with the security system.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/abode-adds-ifttt-style-automations-to-its-home-security-app/#ftag=CADa08b18a

5 Watt Dimmable LED R16 Light Bulb Replacement 40 Watt Incandescent,E26 Medium Base 2700K Warm White 120 Volt 500 Lumens Incandescent R16 Mini Reflector Light Bulb - CNET

5 Watt Dimmable LED R16 Light Bulb Replacement 40 Watt Incandescent,E26 Medium Base 2700K Warm White 120 Volt 500 Lumens Incandescent R16 Mini Reflector Light Bulb

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/5-watt-dimmable-led-r16-light-bulb-replacement-40-watt-incandescente26-medium-base-2700k-warm-white-120-volt-500-lumens-incandescent-r16-mini-reflector-light-bulb-6707fcdf/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Save on JOMARTO products - CNET

Save on JOMARTO products

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-on-jomarto-products-20109952/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Monday 29 October 2018

August adds voice unlocking and doorbell announcements - CNET

August is making it easier to manage the front door with the latest updates to the August Smart Lock and August Doorbell Cam Pro.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/august-adds-voice-unlocking-and-doorbell-announcements/#ftag=CADa08b18a

8 Halloween tricks to try with Alexa - CNET

Get spooky stories, Halloween-themed music and more from Alexa.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ways-alexa-can-make-halloween-even-spookier/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Bluetooth Scales Digital Weight and Body Fat Scale -FDA Approved- Body Composition Analyzer with Cell Phone APP- Wireless Digital Bathroom Smart BMI Scale,400 lbs - CNET

Bluetooth Scales Digital Weight and Body Fat Scale -FDA Approved- Body Composition Analyzer with Cell Phone APP- Wireless Digital Bathroom Smart BMI Scale,400 lbs

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/bluetooth-scales-digital-weight-and-body-fat-scale-fda-approved-body-composition-analyzer-with-cell-phone-app-wireless-digital-bathroom-smart-bmi-scale400-lbs-a7a5db26/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Bluetooth Digital Body Fat Scale from GreaterGoods,"2018 Weight Gurus Update" Secure Connected Solution for Your Data, Bluetooth Scale Includes BMI, Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Water Weight - CNET

Bluetooth Digital Body Fat Scale from GreaterGoods,"2018 Weight Gurus Update" Secure Connected Solution for Your Data, Bluetooth Scale Includes BMI, Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Water Weight

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/bluetooth-digital-body-fat-scale-from-greatergoods2018-weight-gurus-update-secure-connected-solution-for-your-data-bluetooth-scale-includes-bmi-body-fat-muscle-mass-water-weight-13be2a34/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Hive's new View Outdoor camera will watch over your yard - CNET

Hive adds an outdoor camera to its home security product lineup.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/hive-view-outdoor-camera-preview/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Here's what we really think of the Google Home Hub (The 3:59, Ep. 477) - CNET

Also, a breakdown of the Razer Phone 2 and the challenge of connecting folks in rural areas.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/heres-what-we-really-think-of-the-google-home-hub-the-359-ep-477/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Sunday 28 October 2018

What the Google Home Hub lacks in size, it makes up for in substance - CNET

Google's little smart display comes in handy when you need it and looks great when you don't.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/what-the-google-home-hub-lacks-in-size-it-makes-up-for-in-substance/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Everything the Google Home Hub can do - CNET

Google's multi-talented smart display packs a lot of tricks into a tiny gadget.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/everything-the-google-home-hub-can-do/#ftag=CADa08b18a

DILISENS 4 Modes LED Flame Effect Fire Light Bulb with Upside Down Effect Simulated, E26 LED Flickering Flame Light Bulbs, Decorative Light Atmosphere Lighting - Flame Bulb for Home/Festival (Blue) - CNET

DILISENS 4 Modes LED Flame Effect Fire Light Bulb with Upside Down Effect Simulated, E26 LED Flickering Flame Light Bulbs, Decorative Light Atmosphere Lighting - Flame Bulb for Home/Festival (Blue)

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/dilisens-4-modes-led-flame-effect-fire-light-bulb-with-upside-down-effect-simulated-e26-led-flickering-flame-light-bulbs-decorative-light-atmosphere-lighting-flame-bulb-for-homefestival-blue-3b417c5c/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wifi Smart Plug Outlet-round - CNET

Wifi Smart Plug Outlet-round

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/wifi-smart-plug-outlet-round-032e5f8b/#ftag=CADa08b18a

SENSSUN Smart Scale Body Fat Analyzer 2018 - Bluetooth Body Fat BMI Scale Digital Bathroom Wireless Weight Scale with iOS and Android APP for BMI,BMR,Muscle Mass,Bone Mass,Water,Fat,Weight,396 lbs - CNET

SENSSUN Smart Scale Body Fat Analyzer 2018 - Bluetooth Body Fat BMI Scale Digital Bathroom Wireless Weight Scale with iOS and Android APP for BMI,BMR,Muscle Mass,Bone Mass,Water,Fat,Weight,396 lbs

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/senssun-smart-scale-body-fat-analyzer-2018-bluetooth-body-fat-bmi-scale-digital-bathroom-wireless-weight-scale-with-ios-and-android-app-for-bmibmrmuscle-massbone-masswaterfatweight396-lbs-6a586020/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug, 15A Wireless WiFi Smart Dual Outlet,2 in 1 Mini Socket Remote Control Works with Google Home,Alexa,Echo Dot - CNET

Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug, 15A Wireless WiFi Smart Dual Outlet,2 in 1 Mini Socket Remote Control Works with Google Home,Alexa,Echo Dot

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/mini-wi-fi-smart-plug-15a-wireless-wifi-smart-dual-outlet2-in-1-mini-socket-remote-control-works-with-google-homealexaecho-dot-a4afc8e9/#ftag=CADa08b18a

TORKASE MR16 Light Bulb - CNET

TORKASE MR16 Light Bulb

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/torkase-mr16-light-bulb-6b0b33f6/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Philips Hue's newest smart lights step outside -- but are they worth the cost? video - CNET

A new range of outdoor smart lights from Philips Hue seeks to light up your home's exterior. We tested all of them at the CNET Smart Home.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/philips-hues-newest-smart-lights-step-outside-but-are-they-worth-the-cost/#ftag=CADa08b18a

MR16 GU5.3 LED Bulb, 12-Pack, 5 Watt, Dimmable 500 Lumen,Daylight White 5000K, 120° Beam Angle, 120 Volt AC,50W Equivalent,Recessed Track Landscape Lighting, Spotlight, LED Light - CNET

MR16 GU5.3 LED Bulb, 12-Pack, 5 Watt, Dimmable 500 Lumen,Daylight White 5000K, 120° Beam Angle, 120 Volt AC,50W Equivalent,Recessed Track Landscape Lighting, Spotlight, LED Light

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/mr16-gu5-3-led-bulb-12-pack-5-watt-dimmable-500-lumendaylight-white-5000k-120-beam-angle-120-volt-ac50w-equivalentrecessed-track-landscape-lighting-spotlight-led-light-0d6d55cb/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Google Home Hub review: Google Assistant helps this tiny screen feel powerful - CNET

Google's smart display is dwarfed by the Amazon Echo Show in size, but not in features.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/google-home-hub-review/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Saturday 27 October 2018

HeimVision Wi-Fi Smart Plug, 2-Pack Mini Smart Wi-Fi Outlets Works with Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant IFTTT, Remote Control Anywhere - CNET

HeimVision Wi-Fi Smart Plug, 2-Pack Mini Smart Wi-Fi Outlets Works with Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant IFTTT, Remote Control Anywhere

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/heimvision-wi-fi-smart-plug-2-pack-mini-smart-wi-fi-outlets-works-with-amazon-alexagoogle-assistant-ifttt-remote-control-anywhere-6e062b02/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Yellow Bug Light Bulb,ProPOW 7W Dusk to Dawn Bug Light Bulbs 40W Equivalent Light Sensor Bulb A19 Smart Auto on/Off LED Bulbs Outdoor Bug Bulbs 580 Lumens Porch Lights - CNET

Yellow Bug Light Bulb,ProPOW 7W Dusk to Dawn Bug Light Bulbs 40W Equivalent Light Sensor Bulb A19 Smart Auto on/Off LED Bulbs Outdoor Bug Bulbs 580 Lumens Porch Lights

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/yellow-bug-light-bulbpropow-7w-dusk-to-dawn-bug-light-bulbs-40w-equivalent-light-sensor-bulb-a19-smart-auto-onoff-led-bulbs-outdoor-bug-bulbs-580-lumens-porch-lights-799cc0df/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Bluetooth Body Fat Scale, ZOETOUCH Smart Digital Bathroom Weight Scale - CNET

Cleaning mistakes you need to stop making - CNET

Stop the madness! Get your home clean without hassle and unnecessary problems.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/cleaning-mistakes-you-need-to-stop-making/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Alexa, be afraid: Google's Home Hub showcases Amazon's vulnerabilities - CNET

Commentary: Think Alexa is the voice assistant to beat? Think again.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/alexa-be-afraid-google-home-hub-showcases-amazon-vulnerabilities-commentary/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Sonoff WiFi Switch Wireless Remote Control Electrical for Household Appliances,Compatible with Alexa DIY Your Home Via iPhone Android App - CNET

Sonoff WiFi Switch Wireless Remote Control Electrical for Household Appliances,Compatible with Alexa DIY Your Home Via iPhone Android App

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/sonoff-wifi-switch-wireless-remote-control-electrical-for-household-appliancescompatible-with-alexa-diy-your-home-via-iphone-android-app-66201b65/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Save on ROGOEI products - CNET

Save on ROGOEI products

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-on-rogoei-products-bc289e27/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Friday 26 October 2018

G4 LED BULB COOL LIGHT 2W replace 20W Halogen Bulb - CNET

G4 LED BULB COOL LIGHT 2W replace 20W Halogen Bulb

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/g4-led-bulb-cool-light-2w-replace-20w-halogen-bulb-04607b47/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Save on Hive Welcome Home Pack, Smart Home Automation Bundle, Works with Alexa and Google Home, Thermostat Requires C-Wire and more - CNET

Save on Hive Welcome Home Pack, Smart Home Automation Bundle, Works with Alexa and Google Home, Thermostat Requires C-Wire and more

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-on-hive-welcome-home-pack-smart-home-automation-bundle-works-with-alexa-and-google-home-thermostat-requires-c-wire-and-more-a9e10d85/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Luntak Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Home IFTTT - CNET

Luntak Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Home IFTTT

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/luntak-smart-plug-works-with-alexa-google-home-ifttt-c7ff746c/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Ring’s Stick Up Cam Wired is better than before video - CNET

You still have to pay a fee for cloud video storage, but this indoor/outdoor security camera is pretty darn good.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/rings-stick-up-cam-wired-is-better-than-before/#ftag=CADa08b18a

CPPSLEE - LED Flame Effect Light Bulb - 4 Modes with Upside Down Effect -2 Pack E26 Base LED Bulb - Flame Bulb for Halloween Home/Hotel/Bar Party Decoration(2 Pack) - CNET

CPPSLEE - LED Flame Effect Light Bulb - 4 Modes with Upside Down Effect -2 Pack E26 Base LED Bulb - Flame Bulb for Halloween Home/Hotel/Bar Party Decoration(2 Pack)

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/cppslee-led-flame-effect-light-bulb-4-modes-with-upside-down-effect-2-pack-e26-base-led-bulb-flame-bulb-for-halloween-homehotelbar-party-decoration2-pack-b1bcae3d/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Thursday 25 October 2018

These new kitchen gadgets will change how you cook, store and dispose of your food - CNET

We got a look at the latest in food tech at the 2018 Smart Kitchen Summit.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/these-new-kitchen-gadgets-will-change-how-you-cook-store-and-dispose-of-your-food/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Save on Hive Welcome Home Pack, Smart Home Automation Bundle, Works with Alexa and Google Home, Thermostat Requires C-Wire and more - CNET

Bluetooth Digital Body Fat Scale from GreaterGoods,"2018 Weight Gurus Update" Secure Connected Solution for Your Data, Bluetooth Scale Includes BMI, Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Water Weight - CNET

Save 20% off Sengled Smart Lighting - CNET

Save 20% off Sengled Smart Lighting

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-20-off-sengled-smart-lighting-6eac5fcc/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Bluetooth Scales Digital Weight and Body Fat Scale -FDA Approved- Body Composition Analyzer with Cell Phone APP- Wireless Digital Bathroom Smart BMI Scale,400 lbs - CNET

Maximus Camera Floodlight shines light on your yard - CNET

The $249 Maximus Camera Floodlight keeps an eye on things outside your house.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/maximus-camera-floodlight-shines-light-on-your-yard/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Tesla Solar Roof production to ramp up in 2019, says Elon Musk - CNET

Testing takes time. A lot.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/tesla-solar-roof-production-to-ramp-up-in-2019-says-elon-musk/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Sensor Lights Bulb Dusk to Dawn LED Light Bulbs Smart Lighting Lamp 12W E26/E27 Socket 6000k Automatic On&Off for Outdoor Yard, Porch, Patio, Garage, Garden Security Lighting - CNET

Sensor Lights Bulb Dusk to Dawn LED Light Bulbs Smart Lighting Lamp 12W E26/E27 Socket 6000k Automatic On&Off for Outdoor Yard, Porch, Patio, Garage, Garden Security Lighting

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/sensor-lights-bulb-dusk-to-dawn-led-light-bulbs-smart-lighting-lamp-12w-e26e27-socket-6000k-automatic-on-off-for-outdoor-yard-porch-patio-garage-garden-security-lighting-e9a83a0d/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wi-Fi smart plugs: Get a 2-pack for $11 - CNET

Or get a 3-pack for $16. Bestek's 10-amp mini-plugs are a super-sweet deal. Plus: an exclusive offer on a 2-in-1 cordless vacuum!

source https://www.cnet.com/news/wi-fi-smart-plugs-get-a-2-pack-for-11/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wi-Fi Smart Plug Outlet Timer Mini Socket Works with Alexa Google Home Ifttt No Hub Required Control Your Devices from Anywhere Esicoo - CNET

Wi-Fi Smart Plug Outlet Timer Mini Socket Works with Alexa Google Home Ifttt No Hub Required Control Your Devices from Anywhere Esicoo

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/wi-fi-smart-plug-outlet-timer-mini-socket-works-with-alexa-google-home-ifttt-no-hub-required-control-your-devices-from-anywhere-esicoo-49c764e8/#ftag=CADa08b18a

How to get your bathroom clean in less than 10 minutes - CNET

You really don't have to spend an hour scrubbing.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-get-your-bathroom-clean-in-less-than-10-minutes/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Ring's Stick Up Cam Wired finds a place inside your home - CNET

Meet the $180 Stick Up Cam Wired, Ring's first indoor/outdoor home security camera.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/rings-stick-up-cam-wired-finds-a-place-inside-your-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wednesday 24 October 2018

Maximus Camera Floodlight review: Outdoor floodlight camera IDs cars, people - CNET

The Maximus Camera Floodlight saves motion-activated video clips and auto-adjusts its built-in LEDs for you.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/maximus-camera-floodlight-review/#ftag=CADa08b18a

5-minute cleaning routine for the dirtiest place in your life - CNET

Your keyboard and mouse are dirtier than a toilet seat. It's time to change that.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-clean-and-disinfect-your-keyboard-and-mouse/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Walabot is a superfancy fall monitor that sticks on your wall - CNET

The Vayyar Walabot is a radar sensor meant to keep senior citizens safe.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/vayyar-walabot-home-preview/#ftag=CADa08b18a

How to automatically turn on your lights when you get home - CNET

Want all of your lights to turn as soon as you pull in the driveway? Here's how to do it.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/make-your-lights-turn-on-automatically-when-you-get-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Ring Stick Up Cam Wired review: Ring's Stick Up Cam Wired is a fine camera that's still missing something - CNET

Ring’s Stick Up Cam Wired is solid, but I’m holding out for free cloud video storage.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/ring-stick-up-cam-2018-review/#ftag=CADa08b18a

How to turn your lights on automatically when you get home with IFTTT - CNET

IFTTT is a free automation tool, and you can use it to teach your lights to welcome you home like magic. Here's how.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/how-to-use-ifttt-to-turn-your-lights-on-automatically-when-you-get-home/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Save on Geeni Prisma 1050 A21 Smart Wi-Fi LED Multicolor Light Bulb - 75W Equivalent, No Hub Required, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana and more - CNET

Save on Geeni Prisma 1050 A21 Smart Wi-Fi LED Multicolor Light Bulb - 75W Equivalent, No Hub Required, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana and more

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-on-geeni-prisma-1050-a21-smart-wi-fi-led-multicolor-light-bulb-75w-equivalent-no-hub-required-works-with-alexa-google-assistant-and-microsoft-cortana-and-more-65d338ae/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Google Home Hub comes up big as a smart home control center video - CNET

The Google Home Hub is a $150 smart display that blends in well, but proves useful when you need it.

source https://www.cnet.com/videos/google-home-hub-comes-up-big-as-a-smart-home-control-center/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Tuesday 23 October 2018

Alexa, be afraid - CNET

Commentary: Think Alexa is the voice assistant to beat? Think again.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/alexa-be-afraid/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Save $100 on the last outdoor Christmas lights you'll ever need - CNET

EverLights are controlled by Wi-Fi and designed to be left up year-round. This starter bundle includes 25 feet of lights for $300. Plus: the return of the $14 gaming headset.

source https://www.cnet.com/news/save-100-on-the-last-outdoor-christmas-lights-youll-ever-need/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Abode adds IFTTT-style automations to its home security app - CNET

Save on Hive View Security Camera, Wireless Indoor Smart Home Security Camera, Wifi Enabled, Black/Brushed Copper and more - CNET

Save on Hive View Security Camera, Wireless Indoor Smart Home Security Camera, Wifi Enabled, Black/Brushed Copper and more

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-on-hive-view-security-camera-wireless-indoor-smart-home-security-camera-wifi-enabled-blackbrushed-copper-and-more-2b27493e/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Everything the Google Home Hub can do - CNET

Google's multi-talented smart display packs a lot of tricks into a tiny gadget.

source https://www.cnet.com/pictures/everything-the-google-home-hub-can-do/#ftag=CADa08b18a

What the Google Home Hub lacks in size, it makes up for in substance - CNET

Monday 22 October 2018

Nest x Yale Lock with Nest Connect for $230 + free shipping - CNET

Nest x Yale Lock with Nest Connect for $230

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/nest-x-yale-lock-with-nest-connect-for-230-free-shipping-17637356/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Here's what we really think of the Google Home Hub (The 3:59, Ep. 477) - CNET

Save On Lutron Smart Home Lighting - CNET

Save On Lutron Smart Home Lighting

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-on-lutron-smart-home-lighting-a003bf40/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Save 20% off Sengled Smart Lighting - CNET

Save 20% off Sengled Smart Lighting

source https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-20-off-sengled-smart-lighting-6eac5fcc/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Google Home Hub review: Google Assistant helps this tiny screen feel powerful - CNET

Google's smart display is dwarfed by the Amazon Echo Show in size, but not in features.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/google-home-hub-review/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Sunday 21 October 2018

These smart plugs are the secret to a seamless smart home - CNET

Small but mighty, these smart plugs add voice control, power monitoring and a handful of conveniences to ordinary devices.

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Save on Hive Welcome Home Pack, Smart Home Automation Bundle, Works with Alexa and Google Home, Thermostat Requires C-Wire and more - CNET

These new kitchen gadgets will change how you cook, store and dispose of your food - CNET

Save on LIFX Mini (A19) Wi-Fi Smart LED Light Bulb, Adjustable, Multicolor, Dimmable, No Hub Required, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit and The Google Assistant, Pack of 4 and more - CNET

Save on LIFX Mini (A19) Wi-Fi Smart LED Light Bulb, Adjustable, Multicolor, Dimmable, No Hub Required, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit and The Google Assistant, Pack of 4 and more

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1byone Bluetooth Body Fat Scale with Fitness App - CNET

1byone Bluetooth Body Fat Scale with Fitness App

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Save up to 10% on Leviton Smart Home Products - CNET

Save up to 10% on Leviton Smart Home Products

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TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip review: Tons of smarts make this power strip worth buying - CNET

An impressive app and smart home features make this power strip worth the price.

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Friday 19 October 2018

The complete list of Google Home commands so far - CNET

The Google Home might not have the Echo's "skills," but there's still plenty it can do.

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Moccamaster coffee makers now come in new pastels - CNET

Technivorm adds three plush pastel color choices to its line of Moccamaster brewers.

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Does it matter what your baking pans are made out of? - CNET

The answer is yes.

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Motion Sensor Light Bulb FC Fancier 10W E26 PIR Light Bulb - CNET

Motion Sensor Light Bulb FC Fancier 10W E26 PIR Light Bulb

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Orbit B-hyve 21004 Smart Hose Faucet Timer with Wi-Fi Hub, Compatible with Alexa - CNET

Orbit B-hyve 21004 Smart Hose Faucet Timer with Wi-Fi Hub, Compatible with Alexa

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Mui wood display built to calm, not distract - CNET

Startup Mui hides a smart home screen behind a sanded wood panel.

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Insignia WiFi Smart In-Wall Light Switch for $20 + free shipping - CNET

Insignia WiFi Smart In-Wall Light Switch for $20

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Thursday 18 October 2018

Solar-powered buzzer soaks up the sun, charges your doorbell - CNET

The Soliom Video Doorbell has a built-in solar panel so you don't have to hardwire it.

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Best Home Theaters, Silver and Bronze, $25,000-$75,000

Silver Winner: Acoustical Solution Answers Aesthetic Request Too

This spectacular looking theater shows the importance of following standards and meeting customer challenges is something custom integrators address on a worldwide basis, as with this customer in China. With an emphasis on its 7.2.4-channel sound system that centers on Dynaudio loudspeakers, SentimentHiFi delivered a theater room that also adhered to CEDIA standards and met tight deadlines, according to CEO GuangYu Feng.

“At the very beginning, we recommended the Dynaudio custom system to the client and we told him: When you invest in a Dynaudio custom system, you’re investing in a hi-fi system with heritage … 40 years of audio expertise, harnessing the same core technology, craftsmanship and fanatical attention to detail,” Feng recalls.

SentimentHiFi followed industry standards “from start to finish” in constructing the theater, Feng says, but one challenge was also meeting the owner’s modern décor aesthetic wishes while balancing with quality acoustic design. Not only that, but doing so within a timeframe of just two weeks to complete the project.

Sentiment managed to redesign the sonic footprint and create acoustical treatments for the theater that included rebuilding the partition wall and installing a shock-absorbing wall to reduce noise. To ensure that the audio system, as well as the projection system that includes BenQ projection, perform reliably and optimally, SentimentHiFi equipped the gear with Furman voltage regulators that provide clean and efficient independent power supply to connected devices. Savant controls offer simplified management of the theater room A/V.

Systems & Equipment

Savant controls
Dynaudio, Syzygy speakers and subwoofers
BenQ projector
United Screen projection screen
Integra amplification
Morpheus Blu-ray player
Furman power management
D-BOX seating

Bronze Winner: ‘Contemporary Classic’ Leans on Close Collaboration

This gorgeous theater room is a prime example of the combined efforts among theater designer, tech systems designer/installer and tech enthusiast client that had a pretty good sense of what he envisioned for a “contemporary classic” space to entertain friends, family and especially grandchildren, says Lifestyle Solutions president Behzad Sarwar.

Lifestyle Solutions handled the design and build-out, while collaborating with its partners at Custom Works on the A/V design and installation. “Our client did a lot of research and knew exactly what he wanted in the A/V system,” Sarwar says. “We worked closely with our client to produce the perfect color scheme and room layout.”

Just as important to the A/V experience was implementing sound isolation, which in this case meant walls and ceiling were all insulated and decoupled using two layers of sheetrock sandwiching a layer of Green Glue, Sarwar explains. The entire room was acoustically treated with fabric covering the top half of the walls.

“Stone work on the columns and front wall was an afterthought, but worked out well with the color scheme,” Sarwar adds. Trim work was done to match existing trim in the house. Meanwhile, Lifestyle Solutions resolved a significant challenge by concealing two doors near the screen wall with fabric wrapping and trim to make them appear seamless with the walls. Of course, the gear itself is no slouch, featuring a whopping 160-inch Screen Innovations Zero Edge screen, Epson laser projector and Klipsch THX Dolby Atmos speaker system.

Systems & Equipment

Screen Innovations projection screen
Epson projector
Yamaha preamp and amplification
Klipsch THX speakers and subwoofers
URC controls
Oppo Blu-ray player
SnapAV rack
Liberty wiring
Palliser seating

The post Best Home Theaters, Silver and Bronze, $25,000-$75,000 appeared first on Electronic House.

source https://www.electronichouse.com/homes-of-the-year/best-home-theaters-silver-and-bronze-25000-75000/

FirstBuild Precision Bakeware tells you when your cheesecake is ready - CNET

The first batch of the $100 pan has already sold out.

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Ring's redesigned Stick Up Cams want a spot inside your home - CNET

The Ring Stick Up Cam Wired and Stick Up Cam Battery are the first indoor cameras for the Amazon brand.

source https://www.cnet.com/reviews/ring-stick-up-cam-2018-preview/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Don't want the flu? The 5 things you need to clean right now - CNET

Keeping germs away requires more than just washing your hands. But that's crucial too.

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Nest thermostat offline? 4 ways to fix it - CNET

Can't connect your Nest thermostat to the Nest app? It's probably your Wi-Fi.

source https://www.cnet.com/how-to/nest-thermostat-offline/#ftag=CADa08b18a

Wednesday 17 October 2018

Best Contemporary Smart Home, Silver and Bronze Winners, More Than $150,000

Silver Winner: Ultra-Modern Amenities Artfully Enhance NYC Residence

For this project that Rich AV Design outfitted on New York City’s Upper West Side, the owner had purchased three units for renovation into one and wanted a Savant system solution similar to the one in family’s existing home, only with some extra technology. The integrator collaborated with the client’s interior designer, Nick Deramo of Ingro Inc., through the Highline Construction Company, to execute their vision.

“We focused on combining technology and style. This meant working with some untraditional partners and unique installation techniques for a sleek, modern look,” says Rich AV Design owner Josh Rich.

For example, a Ketra lighting system was a high priority. Ketra automatically adjusts color temperature according to outside light to regulate the family’s circadian rhythm, Rich explains, like blue hues enabling natural relaxation; also, Ketra brings stylistic benefits, like the 2,000 color-changing LEDs that create art in the grand foyer.

Decorative mounts for Savant sunshades and Lutron blackout shades with in-wall recessed side channels combine form and function for automated window treatments accessing the Manhattan skyline. Aesthetic matters also included using Trufig for all keypads, outlets and iPorts to create sleek control framework, Rich notes.

Stealth Acoustics Invisible speakers tap into the Savant multiroom audio system, while TruAudio soundbars add to the setups for surround sound in the living and family rooms. The living room has a 75-inch TV within marble framing while the family room has an 85-inch TV in a custom A/V cabinet.

Systems & Equipment

Savant controls
Lutron lighting control
Ketra, DMX, Dali fixtures
Savant, Lutron shades
Stealth Acoustics, TruAudio speakers
Sony, LG TVs
Access Networks, Ruckus network
SurgeX UPS

Bronze Winner: Installation Tricks Hide Treasure Trove of A/V Riches

photography by Benjamin Edelstein

Where does one’s jaw begin to drop after entering this 11,000-square-foot modern marvel of a residence overlooking the intercoastal waters of Miami? Integrator MAXICON outfitted seven bedrooms, family room, dining room, living room, dedicated theater, gym, and outdoor pool, terrace and cabana.

For starters, automation and security touches begin with the gate and door intercom remotely accessible and controllable from a smartphone as part of the Savant control system. The first floor offers several highlights and ways Lutron shades take on importance.

In the home theater — which includes Sony projector, Seymour screen, Klipsch speakers and Kaleidescape server — the drapery gray blackout fabric shades ensure the darkest viewing environment. Elsewhere, individually controllable blackouts and sheers allow sunlight when desired. They’re key in the family room, which offers dual viewing options — the new Samsung Frame TV, as well as a concealed projection system prepped to drop from the ceiling at the touch of a button.

The second floor takes guests into another media room, featuring a Leon Speakers soundbar and 65-inch TV. The master suite includes a 75-inch ceiling-stowed TV, and Origin Acoustics in-ceiling speakers and Sony TV in the master bath. An outdoor seating area pipes music into Sonance outdoor speakers.

Finally, there’s the high-tech gym. “Once you enter into this modernistic space the only thing left is a great workout with the Peloton Bikes while watching the latest sports news on the 55-inch flushed-mounted TV,” says MAXICON’s Jessica Persyko.

Systems & Equipment

Savant controls

Lutron lighting/shade controls
Sony TVs, projector
Samsung Frame TV
Screen Innovations screen
Klipsch, Stealth Acoustics, Sonance, Leon, Origin Acoustics speakers
AudioControl electronics
Future Automation mounts/lifts
Oppo Blu-ray player
Araknis network

The post Best Contemporary Smart Home, Silver and Bronze Winners, More Than $150,000 appeared first on Electronic House.

source https://www.electronichouse.com/homes-of-the-year/best-contemporary-smart-homes-silver-and-bronze-winners-more-than-150000/

Available today at Best Buy, SimpliSafe's new doorbell plants a camera at your front door, and you don't need a SimpliSafe security system to use it.

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What is a smart display and do you need one? - CNET

The Google Home Hub, the Amazon Echo Show and the Facebook Portal are popularizing a relatively new category of tech. What are these devices and how do they fit into your home?

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Saturday 13 October 2018

Nest Hello Smart WiFi Video Doorbell for $156 + free shipping - CNET

Nest Hello Smart WiFi Video Doorbell for $156

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Ring WiFi Video Doorbell Pro for $157 + free shipping - CNET

Ring WiFi Video Doorbell Pro for $157

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Etekcity 1022D Dual Laser Digital Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun Non-contact -58℉~1022℉ (-50℃ ~ 550℃) with Adjustable Emissivity and Max Measure for Meat Refrigerator Pool Oven - CNET

Etekcity 1022D Dual Laser Digital Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun Non-contact -58℉~1022℉ (-50℃ ~ 550℃) with Adjustable Emissivity and Max Measure for Meat Refrigerator Pool Oven

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Etekcity 1022D Dual Laser Digital Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun Non-contact -58℉~1022℉ (-50℃ ~ 550℃) with Adjustable Emissivity and Max Measure for Meat Refrigerator Pool Oven - CNET

The Amazon Echo Plus gets a new look - CNET

Amazon redesigned the second generation of their highest priced smart speaker, the Amazon Echo Plus.

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This Cheapskate-exclusive BOGO deal offers dead-simple home security, with or without professional monitoring. Plus: Haven't chosen a VPN yet? Here's one of my favorite deals.

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Thursday 11 October 2018

Facebook Portal vs. Google Home Hub vs. Amazon Echo Show - CNET

It's a three-way, smart display showdown among the biggest names in tech -- so how do these new options stack up?

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First Alert SCO7CN Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector with Voice and Location, Battery Operated

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Save on Legrand - Pass and Seymour Single Pole or 3 Way LED Dimmer and Fan Speed Control Switch, LSCLDC163PWCCV4 LS TradeMaster174; White and more - CNET

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Tech startups, appliance manufacturers and chefs will gather this week at the Smart Kitchen Summit to discuss the future of the kitchen, introduce new products and more.

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