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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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 …
(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 …
Alexa is an artificial intelligence developed by Amazon. It’s capable of voice interaction and communication such as answering your questions, telling jokes, setting the alarm, telling news, weather, traffic, and much more. For a couple of years, Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Tap have been well known for devices through which you can interact with …
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Make Alexa speak your line You can make Alexa repeat what you say. Say to Alexa, “Alexa, Simon says” and continue with a word, phrase, or sentence. Alexa will repeat whatever you say. If you have an Alexa Voice Remote, you can use this feature for fun or prank to your friends and family. The …
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You can now change scenes of Philips Hue lights with Alexa. Before, you were able to turn on and off or brighten and dim the light with Alexa. You can also change color with Siri. Or you can change the scene with Alexa though IFTTT app after you create “Recipes” for each light bulb. But …
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Amazon Echo Dot is a smaller version of the original Echo. Echo Dot has the same features as Echo. It consists a built-in speaker and seven microphones. You can access to Alexa, Amazon’s Intelligent Personal Assistant by your voice. When you say “Alexa” it wakes up and then responds your command, questions, or even greetings. …