There are many smart plugs on the market. It may be overwhelming when you choose what the best for you is. It’s been a while since they were released. And they got enough reviews for you to read and evaluate before buying them. Here are details and comparison of some popular smart plugs. If you …
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While Harmony Hub-based products are very sophisticated and versatile, the setting can be difficult and functions are sometimes wonky. Here are some issues and solutions for Logitech Harmony Hub-based products. No response to any commands from the remote When the remote stops sending commands, rebooting the remote will fix the problem. Rebooting the remote won’t …
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Logitech Harmony Elite ($350) is the top line of Harmony product available today. It contains the Harmony Elite remote, the Hub, (2) IR blasters, a charging cradle, a micro USB cable and (2) AC adapters. The remote sends RF (radio frequency) to the Hub, so there is no need of line of sight. Then, the …
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You don’t need Amazon devices like Echo and Fire tablet to use Amazon’s Voice assistance. You can talk to Alexa with nearly any device having a microphone, speaker and internet connection. Your smartphone would be an Alexa-enable device with an app called Reverb for Amazon Alexa. It’s easy …
It’s been years since Philips Hue lighting system was introduced. Since then, Philips has improved their products and added many new lineups. Though light bulbs are just one part of their system, there are so many different types that you might get confused. To make things clear, here is a list of Philips Hue light …
Gear Fit 2 is the second version of fitness wristband from Samsung. It has many improvements over the predecessor, Gear Fit. A wider display allows you to see and read the information in a vertical orientation. The display of the first Gear Fit always shows horizontally, which makes you feel a little awkward to read. …
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Overheating problem is inevitable when you play virtual reality contents on a smartphone. You may see a message popped up every 15 to 20 minutes that says a phone is overheating and you need to cool it down to continue. In my experience with Samsung Gear VR, it doesn’t happen when I watch contents like …
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(Update on 5/26/2020) Automatic Labs is shutting down. All their services such as vehicle tracking, crash alert, etc will be discontinued on May 28th, 2020. All information including shutdown, data export, the rebate can be found in the customer FAQ page of their website. (Updated in August 2019, Automatic Pro was discontinued. The new adapter …
NFC stands for Near Field Communication. The technology is not only used for mobile payment such as Android Pay and Apple Pay or exchanging photos and contacts between two mobile devices, but you can make a set of tasks on your device and have it remembered by a piece of sticker called NFC tag. A …
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all 4 hue is the app for configuring your Philips Hue lights. It provides one of the most comprehensive apps for Philips Hue lighting system. The app is available for Android and iOS devices. You can install the app on iOS and Android devices for free and use them with some limitations such as limited …