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Take control of home entertainment with this VIZIO SmartCast M-Series home theater display. Built-in SmartCast features let you control programs and games from the included Android tablet remote, and the 4K resolution supports stunning picture quality. HDR and Dolby Vision also ensure every image on this VIZIO SmartCast M-Series home theater display is clear and vibrant.
 
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You Get What You Pay For
on November 21, 2016
Posted by: rmac
Verified Purchase:Yes
It looks like I am going against the grain here, but I did not care for this "TV" at all. I use quotations here because this is not a TV, but a home theater display. What this means is, if you are a cord cutter like me and do not have cable, you are unable to run an antenna to this set to watch over the air channels. True, I should have done my research before purchasing this product, and I am sure I am in the minority when it comes to cable use, but it honestly did not even occur to me that a TV would lack the ability to, well, be a TV! That was strike one.
After ordering a separate TV tuner box from Amazon, I started to play with the settings. While this unit is definitely a step up from an 8 year old 1080p set, the colors just seemed off. I played with the balance and color settings for hours, but things continued to look washed out in high contrast scenes when I was watching TV (all dark shades tended to blend together into one, resulting in a loss of depth). I will say that when watching actual 4K content (via Vudu) this set really shines. The Lego Movie just popped and looked incredible. But I want my TV to look great when watching everything, not just the limited amount of 4K content available now. Strike 2.
Strike 3 was when the unit started to show signs of shadow on the lower left hand quadrant (see another reviewer's photos for what that looked like). After all the hassle I had had with this TV, I decided it wasn't worth it to exchange for a similar model that might experience the same issue down the road. I returned this unit and instead purchased a Samsung 55" SUHD TV (yes, actual TV!) and have not had one issue with it. The picture on that model looks SO MUCH better, even when watching over the air channels that do not broadcast in the highest quality. Samsung's integrated apps and services work much better than the Vizio's separate tablet. Oh, and that was another issue that bothered me (so I guess strike 4?); while a tablet is nice for searching for content and the like, it was EXTREMELY ANNOYING to have to use it for basic TV functions like changing the channel and volume levels, or even powering the set on. Trust me, you will get tired of having to look at the tablet to do absolutely everything, when it is much easier to have a dumb physical remote with tactile buttons you can find in the dark, without taking your eyes off what you are viewing.
Overall, if you are looking for a budget friendly "TV" and do not have high standards when it comes to picture quality (...then why are you looking at 4k sets??), the Vizio might be for you. If you want to experience top of the line picture recreation, I would suggest you look at Samsung's line. Yes, the replacement I purchased did cost about twice as much, but honestly the jump in price is definitely worth it when comparing the quality to the Vizio.
My Best Buy number: 3484427851
My Best Buy number: 3484427851
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Trigger your smart lights with movement. The battery-powered Hue motion sensor can be easily installed anywhere in your home.
 
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Handy for the Lazy
on November 18, 2016
Posted by: rmac
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have this motion sensor set up in my walk-in closet. While true that it only saves me about 5 seconds per day (I don't have to yank the light chain anymore!), there is something about having the light quickly fade in when I open the door that makes me slightly giddy. It works instantly and without fail. I plan on buying a few more of these for the rest of the house to complete the "I'm living in the future" feeling!
My Best Buy number: 3484427851
My Best Buy number: 3484427851
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Set a beautiful mood with this Philips hue white and color ambiance bulb that works with your existing hue system. The soft flattering colors set a tone, and you can sync your lights depending on your activities through the corresponding app. This Philips hue white and color ambiance bulb offers 16 million choices in both warm and cool for versatility.
 
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The Hue You Love, with Better Colors!
on November 18, 2016
Posted by: rmac
Verified Purchase:Yes
These bulbs make a great addition to your Hue ecosystem. I started off with the 2nd gen bulbs, but bought a few of these 3rd gens when they came out. While many may question the need for getting the updated bulbs, they are a solid purchase. My scenes now "pop" with more color and vibrancy than before. The blues and greens are really amazing, compared to the gen 2 bulbs where they were washed out and dull. I'd definitely recommend upgrading!
My Best Buy number: 3484427851
My Best Buy number: 3484427851
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Trigger your smart lights with movement. The battery-powered Hue motion sensor can be easily installed anywhere in your home.
 

Can you set up to turn lights on and stay on or does it always turn them off? Also is there a button to manually turn lights off or do I have to use app? I want to set up to turn lights on when I get home and turn off when I leave home and not use app.

You can definitely set it to stay on after it detects motion (there is a "do nothing" setting in the Hue app for that). There is not a button on the sensor that you can use to turn off the light; however you can buy a separate Hue Dimmer Switch to place on your wall or around your home to control the lights via button press. I have two of those, and they work great!
 
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Philips - Hue Wireless Dimmer Switch with Remote - White
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