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Introducing CZ Smart YouQ, the smarter smartwatch. Citizen CZ Smart Casual 41mm smartwatch is designed to help you be the best version of yourself throughout the day, every day. Inspired by the rich design of Citizen’s iconic sport technical timepieces, CZ Smart marries cutting-edge science and technology with the style and quality you expect from Citizen. CZ Smart YouQ leverages AI Models built with IBM Watson Studio and research pioneered by NASA Ames Research Center to power features within the proprietary YouQ application. CZ Smart YouQ helps you anticipate patterns of fatigue and alertness and offers highly personalized insights and suggested actions to help you improve alertness and promote the building of better habits, readying you to meet whatever the day may bring. Compatible with both iPhone and Android, CZ Smart YouQ features Wear OS by Google. The versatile, customizable menu of dials, designed exclusively for CZ Smart, gives you all the information you need at your fingertips. With a range of interchangeable 22mm bands available for all CZ Smart watches in bracelet, mesh, leather, and silicone, you can dress your CZ Smart watch for any occasion and make the most out of every moment. The Smarter Smartwatch: CZ Smart features the new proprietary wellness app YouQ built using research pioneered by NASA’s Ames Research Center and AI Models built with IBM Watson Studio. YouQ helps wearers maximize their daily potential by learning the wearer’s unique Chronotype and rhythms. YouQ computes HR, SP02, fitness activity, sleep data, and alert scores to offer the wearer a personalized 24-hour forecast of alertness. Aggregating data over time will enable CZ Smart YouQ to cater to wearers personally allowing them to understand their body’s natural rhythms. Meet your self-care advisor: CZ Smart YouQ provides the wearer a daily, brief, and gamified Alert Monitor, designed based on NASA’s PVT+ (Psychomotor Vigilance Task Test), a test used by astronauts to measure alertness. Only CZ Smart YouQ uses Alert Monitor scores and sleep data to identify the wearer’s distinct Chronotype (are you a morning go-getter, steady achiever, high-energy hustler?). CZ Smart YouQ helps you stay on track with an Hourly Power Score, an indicator of your cognitive and physical energy at a particular moment and offers Power Fixes to mitigate the effects of fatigue and improve alertness so the user can optimize themselves for what’s ahead. You may have a napuccino or liquid energy in your future. Preloaded and ready-to-go: Citizen Connected works with phones running on the latest version of Android (excluding Go Edition and phones without Google Play Store) or iOS. Applications available via the Play Store include CZ Smart YouQ App, Google Fit, Strava, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Alexa. CZ Smart features 24+ hour battery life (varies based on usage) and achieves a full charge in just 40-minutes. Connections include Bluetooth (connect your headphones), Wi-Fi, GPS (head out for a run or hike and leave your phone behind), and NFC (make contactless payments). Sensors include Gyroscope, altimeter, barometer, accelerometer, heart rate sensor, SP02, ambient light sensor, so that you can track activity goals, heart rate monitor, cardio fitness tracking, steps, sleep, and more. Personalization, notifications, and more: The uniquely designed CZ Smart dials give hundreds of options to fully customize your watch face and receive the information you find most important. Stay focused all day while getting notifications on your watch for incoming calls, texts, emails and calendar notifications. The built-in speaker enables you to conveniently answer a call from your smartwatch. With Amazon Alexa built-in, CZ Smart makes it easy to tackle your daily tasks and organization. CZ Smart next generation: Citizen Connected works with phones running on the latest version of Android (excluding Go Edition and phones without Google Play Store) or iOS, 24+ hour battery life, Qualcomm 4100+ chipset, offering the user a seamless connection and quick response and screen changes.
 
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3 out of 5
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Hmmm
on June 19, 2023
Posted by: HomeOfficeUser
I really wanted this watch to be everything that it was hyped up to be. Straight out of the box I had a one-word reaction: heavy. It is a bulky watch that does not align with what I expect from a smart watch. Moving on, I read up on the device, downloaded the app on my Android phone, and did the usual setup.
The menu navigation is fairly straight forward - I like the touch screen and the ability to use buttons to navigate and scroll. But I really struggled to get this device connected, configured, and running. And that is saying something as I am constantly dabbling with the latest in technology.
I have a hard time with the basics, like setting screen brightness, which seems to revert each time to an auto setting - which is not bright enough for my liking.
I see the potential in the health app, but basics like displaying the number of steps taken appears on the app while not appearing on the watch. So, I did a factory reset, which led to further challenges.
I cannot recommend this one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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It's time to get SMART about Radon. View Radon is our most advanced smart radon monitor with the newest technology in digital radon detection. Radon is a dangerous gas that is found in every home, and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. View Radon is a Wi-Fi -connected, battery-operated monitor with a built-in display, including our latest radon detection technology. Wave in front of the device for the current values of radon, humidity, and temperature. Per the EPA, "Every home needs a radon detector"—understand your long-term exposure with continuous monitoring. View series products are: battery operated or use USB plug; wireless and Wi-Fi -connected; work as a hub; include a customizable display; connected to an app (iOS/Android) and online dashboard with full data and reporting. Gain peace of mind. Use View Radon as a hub to connect up to 10 Airthings devices for a multi-room monitoring system.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Peace of mind
on October 28, 2022
Posted by: HomeOfficeUser
I live in an area where radon is present (particularly in basements), so this was an important addition to the home. The setup was very easy (download the Airthings app, clicked to add a device, entered the Bluetooth code on the mobile phone that shown on the device, and began using the device). It took about 5 minutes to set up and begin using the device.
While I got the device for radon, it was interesting to see that temperature and humidity can also be displayed on the device (humidity in the basement is a good thing to know in the summer months).
The device began sensing and reporting on radon straight away, but it says that it will take 7 days to have a proper 'run rate' to properly assess the level. I am eager to see the outcome in a week - and to have the peace of mind to know the radon levels going forward.
The device itself is well designed. It comes with 3M strips to attach the battery-powered device to the wall. It has a 'paper white' display, which is clear to read, and that I understand is very good for battery life.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Shark HydroVac Cordless Pro XL 3-in-1 multi-surface cleaner vacuums, mops and cleans itself with powerful suction & hydro mopping at the same time. It deep cleans hard floors and cleans area rugs. Includes a self-cleaning, antimicrobial brushroll* to help prevent odors & bacterial growth on the brushroll; 2-tank system to separate clean & dirty water; extra large clean tank; headlights; LED display and multi-surface concentrate with odor neutralizer technology. *Brushroll treated with antimicrobial substance to preserve roller and resist bacterial odors on the brushroll.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Let's me do two things at once
on October 3, 2022
Posted by: HomeOfficeUser
I have had a cordless spin mop for a number of years that I was generally satisfied with - but that left much to be desired. Including the fact that I would need to vacuum first and then mop. Not to mention that the mop pads usually got dirty before I could complete mopping.
This Shark mop and vac unit (HydroVac) is a much better solution. I love the fact that I can load up the clean water dispenser with cleaning solution and go to town vacuuming and mopping the floors at the same time. The roller brush does a really good job of collecting the waste particles as well as scrubbing the floor with the wet cleaning solution. The vacuum also does an effective job of sucking up all the bits (you see deposits in the dirty water tank when you dump and clean out the tank).
The roller brush does seem to stay clean throughout the process - it doesn't seem to leave deposits behind. The floors are obviously damp after use, but not wet. Using the manufacturers cleaning solution, the floors dry within a minute or two.
I like that, when the unit is not being used, it sits on a base that charges the battery. It is very easy to drop it into the base and then go on with your business. I've used up the clean water (and filled the dirty water dispenser) and the unit still has a lot of charge remaining (an indicator shows the charge level), so it appears that charge will not be an issue.
Have used it on tile and hardwoods - and love the results on both. Definitely recommend...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy the versatile speakerphone for Hybrid work and beyond with the Sync 20 Personal USB/Bluetooth Smart Speakerphone with Noise and Echo Reduction. For remarkable conference calls and music anywhere. Take it wherever you go. Its battery lasts for hours and can charge your smartphone. You’ll always hear and be heard. The multimedia quality sound is a music-lover’s delight. Designed specifically for today’s professional, it’s sleek, compact, and filled with smart features to keep conference calls simple.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Love this for my home office
on September 26, 2022
Posted by: HomeOfficeUser
I've had the Poly Sync 20 in my home office for about a year now - and I absolutely love it. I am now getting this unit for my cabin, so that I no longer have to travel with this unit.
The Sync 20 has an incredible-sounding speaker and the voice quality via the speaker is great as well (many of my colleagues have this same device in their home office, so I regularly hear others using this device). I am on this device 3 to 4 hours per day on average.
I also like the ability to touch the mute button on the device (versus clicking the Teams app, Zoom app, etc.). And I like the ability to touch another button to drop the call.
I have this unit connected to my mobile phone via Bluetooth, so it is super convenient to take a cell phone call via Bluetooth on minute and then take a Teams or Zoom call the next minute via USB connection to my laptop. Hands-free all the way!
While I don't use this unit for music, it would certainly do in a pinch.
All in all, I highly recommend this unit - it is a must for my home office.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Cleaning up after pets has never been easier than with CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro, our BEST CrossWave multi-surface cleaner for homes with pets. It vacuums and washes at the same time, across sealed hard floors and area rugs, combining cleaning steps and saving you time. It’s perfect for grab and go cleaning of frequent pet messes with up to 30 minutes* of hassle-free, cordless run time and it weighs just over 10.5 lbs. Our pet parent engineers incorporated three different cleaning modes: Hard Floor Mode, Area Rug Mode and TURBO PET Mode to boost cleaning performance, especially for pet and everyday stuck-on messes. CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro multi-surface cleaner also has LED headlights to illuminate pet hair, dirt and debris while cleaning along baseboards and in corners. And unlike when you use a mop and bucket, there’s no need to worry about putting dirty water on the floor while you clean, since our Two-Tank Technology keeps the clean and dirty water separate. When you’re done cleaning, CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro cleans itself! It has a self-cleaning cycle that rinses the brush roll and inside of the CrossWave with clean water, so there’s less clean-up after cleaning. Plus, it comes with two trial-size bottles of our PET Clean + Natural formula and two PET Multi-Surface Brush Rolls. And this machine doesn’t just clean up after pets, it helps save them! BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great for pet hair
on December 7, 2021
Posted by: HomeOfficeUser
from Minnesota
I got this unit to deal with an abundance of pet hair on vinyl plank and hardwood floors. It is perfect for that - particularly the wet option that does a thorough job of sucking up everything. I also like how the hair is separated from the liquid in the disposal tank.
This vac has good overall suction, doing a good job of picking up the wet that is used during cleaning. It will also suck up additional liquid - where I've had to add water and scrub a bit for some spot cleaning.
I like the self-cleaning mode and the battery holds up well to get a full cleaning done.
I recommend!
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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The most portable Surface touchscreen 2-in-1 is perfect for your everyday tasks, homework, and play. Designed to light up the best of Windows 11, Surface Go 3 is optimized for digital pen and touch, with a choice of a faster Intel Pentium or Intel Core i3 processor, plus all-day battery⁹, tablet-to-laptop versatility, and comprehensive Microsoft security.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Glad to have this one
on October 26, 2021
Posted by: HomeOfficeUser
from Minnesota
I've taken a look at Microsoft Surface devices before, but did not make the move until seeing this tablet. I am a quick fan of this one, having spent a few days using it.
The screen is very vivid, the battery life is good, and the performance is decent for this form factor.
After giving it a run-through for web browsing, I've given it a spin with the standard Office applications - and my overall experience is quite good.
The built-in camera has worked well in video calls, and the sound was surprisingly good for the form factor. The built-in "kick stand" is also handy for standing the device.
Overall, I really like this one...
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Smart security that is designed for every home. Set up in minutes, and receive notifications from the app whenever a visitor presses your Video Doorbell or motion is detected. You can also choose to wire it to sound your existing home chime. Blink Video Doorbell lets you answer your door no matter where you are. Receive customizable alerts right from the Blink Home Monitor app, and experience helpful features like HD day and night video and two-way audio. Best part – Blink’s long-battery life technology provides peace of mind for up to two years.
 
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Like it a lot
on October 21, 2021
Posted by: HomeOfficeUser
from Minnesota
I already had a number of Blink cameras for outdoor security, so addition of the Blink doorbell was a natural next step.
Installation was easy. I downloaded the new Blink app (which the instructions recommend for the doorbell) and then I proceeded to follow the step-by-step instructions via the app to configure the doorbell to work with my home's wired doorbell chime. The app made it easy to specify that I was using the wired chime, and it allowed me to test that the doorbell worked with the chime. It then ran a diagnostic and confimed that the Ring doorbell was compatible with my wired chime.
Other than that, it operates with my existing sync module, so it was merely another Blink device to add from that perspective.
The doorbell alerts seem timely, the video quality is good (I've set it to "best"), and I like that I can block out areas where I do not want the doorbell to trigger motion alerts.
I like it...
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The A6G series. Proving that good things come in big packages too. Take your pick from 85”, 75”, 70”, 65”, 60”, 55”, 50” and 43” screens. For 4K UHD picture quality, in the perfect size for your space. With Android TV, you can discover 700,000+ movies and shows in one place. Ask Google to control your TV with your voice. And cast your photos, videos, and music from devices to your TV easily with Chromecast built-in™. Add to that Dolby Vision HDR and Auto Low Latency Game Mode. Or as we call it, a great looking TV.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Good value
on September 29, 2021
Posted by: HomeOfficeUser
from Minnesota
This unit is a good value for the overall performance. It certainly has the capabilities that you expect in a current smart TV and the overall picture is decent for the price range.
No issues here.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Capture quality vlogs with this black GoPro HERO10 camera. The removable rechargeable 1720 mAh battery offers long shooting periods, while the rugged, waterproof design allows flexible use on different terrains. This GoPro HERO10 camera features a 1.4-inch screen for framing shots seamlessly, and the 23MP sensor captures 5.3K videos effortlessly.
 
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5 out of 5
5
This is awesome
on September 29, 2021
Posted by: HomeOfficeUser
from Minnesota
I've had various GoPro's throughout their evolution - each one getting better than the prior version. That is certainly the case here.
I was already in love with the GoPro 9, but the 10 stands out when it comes to video stabilization, ability to grab a frame from a video (for a pic), and the better response on the touch screen.
I like that the form factor has stayed the same as the 9 (no need to upgrade accessories). But what is 'under the hood' has certainly changed / improved.
The 10 is awesome...
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Facecam packs a pro-grade lens with a cutting-edge image sensor. High-speed circuitry that outputs beautiful uncompressed video without artifacts, app control, and onboard memory. Up to 82 degree field of view lets you frame your face or reveal your surroundings, while a fixed focus range ensures that you always stay in crystal-clear focus. Optimized for indoor use, a premium SONY® sensor enables Facecam to capture extraordinary detail and minimal noise. So you’ll look amazing in all lighting conditions.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Good for general use - exploring additional use
on September 9, 2021
Posted by: HomeOfficeUser
from Minnesota
I got this unit mostly as a general webcam, knowing that it has additional use for video recordings.
As a webcam, the performance is good. It shows a good, clear image and I've had no issues with it. I've not yet had an opportunity to use it for video recordings - something that will be up next for me.
So far, so good.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Cleaning up after pets has never been easier than with CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro, our BEST CrossWave multi-surface cleaner for homes with pets. It vacuums and washes at the same time, across sealed hard floors and area rugs, combining cleaning steps and saving you time. It’s perfect for grab and go cleaning of frequent pet messes with up to 30 minutes* of hassle-free, cordless run time and it weighs just over 10.5 lbs. Our pet parent engineers incorporated three different cleaning modes: Hard Floor Mode, Area Rug Mode and TURBO PET Mode to boost cleaning performance, especially for pet and everyday stuck-on messes. CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro multi-surface cleaner also has LED headlights to illuminate pet hair, dirt and debris while cleaning along baseboards and in corners. And unlike when you use a mop and bucket, there’s no need to worry about putting dirty water on the floor while you clean, since our Two-Tank Technology keeps the clean and dirty water separate. When you’re done cleaning, CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro cleans itself! It has a self-cleaning cycle that rinses the brush roll and inside of the CrossWave with clean water, so there’s less clean-up after cleaning. Plus, it comes with two trial-size bottles of our PET Clean + Natural formula and two PET Multi-Surface Brush Rolls. And this machine doesn’t just clean up after pets, it helps save them! BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
 

Is this machine safe to use on hardwood floors?

Yes, it is safe for hardwoods as it has good suction and does well at getting up all of the liquid that it dispenses for wet cleaning.
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Enjoy seamless viewing with this LG 34-inch WFHD monitor. The 178-degree wide-viewing angles provide quality visuals from almost any direction, while the anti-glare coating eliminates distractive reflections to let you focus. Flicker-safe technology helps prevent eye strain during extended viewing periods. This LG WFHD monitor has fast response times that eliminate blurring.
 

Can you confirm if this has an in built speaker?

There is no built-in speaker within this 34WL500 monitor. It only contains a speaker / headphone jack on the back of the unit...
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Only at Best Buy Keep an eye on what matters most with this wireless SimpliSafe security system. It provides full-time professional monitoring of your home's surroundings, and it detects intruders with advanced sensors to keep your family safe. This SimpliSafe security system continues working for 24 hours when the power fails for added protection.
 

Does is come with yard signs and window stickers

Yes, it does...
6 years ago
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HomeOfficeUser
 
Only at Best Buy Keep an eye on what matters most with this wireless SimpliSafe security system. It provides full-time professional monitoring of your home's surroundings, and it detects intruders with advanced sensors to keep your family safe. This SimpliSafe security system continues working for 24 hours when the power fails for added protection.
 

What is the difference between this newest system and the older one still available?

The literature indicates smaller sensors and further distances supported between the sensors and the base unit...
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