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- First reviewDecember 2, 2014
- Last reviewMay 1, 2024
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- Average rating4.4
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- First review commentJanuary 22, 2015
- Last review commentJanuary 13, 2017
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When life gets hard, make your security easy. Introducing our 2K 2-Way Audio DVR Security System. With secure app-based Bluetooth setup, there is no need to connect a TV or monitor for setup or viewing (optional). Easily set up the system right from the convenience of your mobile device. Your 2K cameras have full color day viewing and full color night vision up to 100 ft., which provides colorful recordings that capture every detail. With a bright built-in spotlight, you can light up the dark and ward off unwanted guests. For situations where seeing is not enough, easily make your voice heard. With 2-way audio you can listen and talk with anyone who approaches, making your presence known. Still not enough? Use our preset voice alerts and booming camera siren to shout a warning when a suspicious stranger nears. You will receive key alerts to your mobile device for important matters, such as people and vehicles as they arrive and depart. All recordings and personal data are privately stored on the recorder’s hard drive for secure access with zero costs. Your privacy matters and your recordings and for your eyes only. Built for outdoor use, your cameras can handle anything mother nature throws their way, from extreme heat and cold, to rain or sleet. Use them indoors or outdoors to cover what you want, when you want. Need more coverage? Easily add our compatible wired, Wi-Fi IP and doorbell cameras to your recorder to boost your viewing area. This system is a one-time purchase and there are no hidden costs. Use our free mobile app for iOS and Android Smart Devices to stay connected and easily access your recordings with no fees.
Customer Rating
4
Eyes in the night when/where you need them most.
on August 29, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Night Owl - 12 Channel 4 Camera Wired 2K 1TB system offers high resolution video surveillance that works just as well at night as it does during the day. Offering up to 2k resolution for day or night, you will never be without eyes on the things or people that matter most to you. Weather resistant for most applications, motion/security lights, wide-angle viewing, and up to 1 TB of recording space to ensure you have the coverage and protections needed when you need them. Recall a recorded event if you need evidence for a police report or simply to find out why your motion lights are activating.
I found this system to be solid and quality for the general use of security around the garage. It allowed me to cover most angles while giving me enough quality to distinguish features and faces when needed. My only complaint is that this is a wired system which is easily defeated by a cut wire. Yes, there would likely be a recording up to that point, but lost when other activities might occur.
PROS
- Night Owl quality and functionality
- All-weather conditions, withstands most conditions
- Large Hard Drive for retaining and recalling events and videos
- Security lights
- Night Owl quality and functionality
- All-weather conditions, withstands most conditions
- Large Hard Drive for retaining and recalling events and videos
- Security lights
CONS
- Wired systems can be compromised.
- Wired systems can be compromised.
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Hit the mark for precision and immersion with the Razer Cobra —a lightweight wired gaming mouse powered by Razer Chroma RGB. Armed with ultra-durable switches and decked out with a gradient Chroma underglow, you’d never expect a mouse so small to pack such big-game performance.
Customer Rating
5
Gaming powered with speed and sensitivity.
on August 23, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Razer Cobra Wired Gaming Mouse with Chroma RGB Lighting and 58g Lightweight Design - Black offers a lightweight design for those long nights of gaming while still offering quality build and styling you want to enhance your competition. LED lights make this mouse look as good as it feels. The ergonomic design provides stress relief for long hours of precision point gaming making the difference between winning and losing!
I found this mouse to be a great option for gaming or precision work in designing flyers for work. When precision is needed, it is important to have a mouse that can give you micro-level detail without losing the comfort needed long hours in the office or at the PC. The look and feel are good. The buttons and layout work well if you want options without too much complexity that other brands and models can provide. The cord is braided so it works well on most surfaces but can be bothersome if you prefer or are used to cordless.
PROS
- Razer quality and innovation
- Gaming precision
- Braided cord works well on most surfaces
- LED lights look good and customizable
- Razer quality and innovation
- Gaming precision
- Braided cord works well on most surfaces
- LED lights look good and customizable
CONS
- Braided cord can become a bit cumbersome.
- Braided cord can become a bit cumbersome.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Get blazing fast printing speeds and easy management tools with LaserJet Pro. This printer is built for maximum productivity with fast speeds and reliable hardware, delivering effortless everyday use from wherever work happens so you can focus more on your business.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect size and speed for a small or home office!
on August 23, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The HP - LaserJet Pro 4001n Black-and-White Laser Printer offers the perfect blend of size, speed, and quality necessary for the home or small office professional. Offering up to 42 pages per minute, this unit can keep up with your busiest demands all while ensuring high quality black and white prints. The small footprint allows the printer to be place in many places including your desktop without taking up too much room.
I found this to be a great printer for my black and white printing needs. I still use another HP model for my color printing, but this unit is fast and more efficient when I do not need color printing. Quick setup with HP Smart App. Quick connect to the internet via ethernet/cat5/6 and you are ready for a network printer for your office or home.
PROS
- HP quality and branding
- HP innovation and efficiency
- Small footprint for placement in most places
- High capacity toner allows for thousands of prints without the need or cost of replacement
- Ethernet/Cat5/6 connectivity for whole-office networking
- HP quality and branding
- HP innovation and efficiency
- Small footprint for placement in most places
- High capacity toner allows for thousands of prints without the need or cost of replacement
- Ethernet/Cat5/6 connectivity for whole-office networking
CONS
- Does not offer color printing, scanner, or wireless/Bluetooth connectivity
- Does not offer color printing, scanner, or wireless/Bluetooth connectivity
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Ember Baby Bottle System warms milk or formula with the touch of a button and keeps it cool until you need it. Finally, feedings only require two things: a bottle and milk. With both convenience and precision at the heart of what we do, the Ember Baby Bottle System ensures safe and even warming using convection current technology and our triple-check safety features. Multiple sensors detect temperature and liquid levels, so every Bottle is warmed precisely and at just the right heat to preserve nutrients while eliminating hotspots. With the Ember Baby Bottle System, each feeding is warmed perfectly for anyone, anywhere - every time. Either tap the Smart Warming Puck or use the Ember Baby app to start a warming cycle remotely from another room, then track each feeding, log weight, and time spent breastfeeding, so you’re always on track. You can even get the latest information on feeding, health, and sleep all at your fingertips in the Learn Center of the app.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect companion for any parent for home or out!
on June 15, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Ember - Baby Bottle System, 6 oz, Self-Warming Smart Baby Bottle system is a perfect companion for any new parent and their bundle of joy. This system helps keep the bottle a perfect temperature for the baby and to ensure it is never unsafe by getting too hot. The smart system connects to their app and takes about 5 minutes to get a bottle ready to body temperature. Includes a cover to keep contents cool/cold until ready to use when on the go. This system is perfect for nighttime, especially when you are fumbling around trying to sooth the baby and get a bottle ready. Just wake up, click the bottle base or app, go get baby, and you are nearly ready!
We found this to be a great system at home, at the office, and on the go. Easy to take with you where ever you are and keep the contents and the baby safe. No worry about the milk going bad as you can keep it cool with the cover until you are ready. The perfect temperature feature bring self-assurance for parents at night with no accidental overheating of the bottle!
PROS
- Ember technology, innovation, and execution of products!
- Safety first for baby
- Keeps milk cold when unneeded
- Heats to the perfect body temp when needed in about 5 minutes!
- Easy to use
- App is easy to use and understand
- Ember technology, innovation, and execution of products!
- Safety first for baby
- Keeps milk cold when unneeded
- Heats to the perfect body temp when needed in about 5 minutes!
- Easy to use
- App is easy to use and understand
CONS
- A bit pricy, but worth the extra in the long run!
- A bit pricy, but worth the extra in the long run!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The REXING 78W Car charger quickly charges up to 2 devices simultaneously together via the USB-C or QC 3.0 USB Port. Our premium, ultra fast car charger can quickly charge phones, dash cams, tablets and laptops by efficiently converting the power from your cigarette port. The compact, thumb-sized, jet-black body perfectly blends with most car cigarette lighter ports. Your devices batteries are protected from over heating via Over-Voltage/Over-Current Protection features. Our device also comes with a specially madeTypc-C charging cable specifically made for the 78W.
Customer Rating
5
Wall-like Quick Charge in your Car...!
on June 15, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Rexing - 78W Vehicle Quick Charger with 1 USB-C & 1 USB offer wall plug-like charging power and speed in the portability and convenience of a car charger. Offering both a USB-A and USB-C dual option, your Android and Apple friends will be able to get along without having to swap power cables or fight over who needs to charge their phones more. Small, this device fits into nearly any area offering an old cigarette lighter jack.
I found this to be exactly what I needed after getting a new car. My old truck offered 7 USB options and 4 Cigarette lighter ports so I never needed anything like this. My new/used car offers only 1 UBS port and 2 Cigarette lighter ports. This was a hard exchange because I use a dashcam and several other devices due to my commute and travel. I needed something that offered fast and continuous safe charging in one limited location. The Rexing Quick Charger was the perfect solution!
PROS
- Rexing quality and innovation
- Quick charge in your car
- 2 ports offer both A and C USB options for simultaneous charging of 2 units
- Small and fits in most locations
- No power loss while charging 2 units
- Powers up even an iPad to full power in about 1 hour
- Rexing quality and innovation
- Quick charge in your car
- 2 ports offer both A and C USB options for simultaneous charging of 2 units
- Small and fits in most locations
- No power loss while charging 2 units
- Powers up even an iPad to full power in about 1 hour
CONS
- None at this time.
- None at this time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ninja PB051 Single-Serve Pods & Grounds Specialty Coffee Maker conveniently brews your favorite grounds and coffee pods in a compact footprint. Enjoy your coffee at home or on the go with 7 sizes from a 6-oz. cup to a 24-oz. travel mug. With Thermal Flavor Extraction DUO enjoy a Classic, Rich, Over Ice, or Specialty coffee. Create a coffeehouse-style drink at home with the built-in frother.
Customer Rating
5
Ninja has done it again - Coffee shop comes home!
on June 4, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Ninja PB051 Single-Serve Specialty Coffee Maker is a whole home or office coffee solution for those who like a simple gut-rot black cup of drip coffee, K-cup blends, or you prefer the fruffy, specialty coffee shop blend of milk, half and half, foamed with a dust of something style coffee... The Ninja PB051 can help this become a reality without the 25% tip! Drip, frothed, foamed, steamed, you name it, the Ninja can do it. This self-contained unit has nearly all the functions of a coffee shop espresso maker machine without the cost for equipment and staffing.
My wife is a coffee connoisseur and like her cups just-so. She found this unit to be easy to use, produced coffee the way she likes it, but with options if she wanted to have a 2nd cup or a late afternoon pick-me-up without all the fuss of steaming or frothing.
PROS
- Ninja brand, quality, and innovations for the home or office
- Coffee as you like it, on your terms, without the hassle
- K-cup compatible makes this a easy unit to replace your bigger bulker K-cup unit
- Small footprint on your countertop for easy daily use
- Ninja brand, quality, and innovations for the home or office
- Coffee as you like it, on your terms, without the hassle
- K-cup compatible makes this a easy unit to replace your bigger bulker K-cup unit
- Small footprint on your countertop for easy daily use
CONS
- None at this time.
- None at this time.
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CP2K16G4DFRA32A is the Crucial 32GB kit consisting of (2) 16GB DDR4 Pro desktop modules that operate at the speed of 3200MT/s and has a CAS Latency of 22. It is a UDIMM and conforms to the industry standard DDR4 UDIMM layout of 288 pins. It is compatible with systems that can take DDR4-3200 UDIMM memory.
Customer Rating
5
Serious power up for your critical computer needs!
on June 4, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Crucial Pro 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 3200 MT/s DDR4 brings serious a RAM upgrade to your computer or gaming system with this powerful RAM Chip set. 2x16GB chips easily replace your existing RAM and brings speed, performance, and minimal lag times when you need it most. Quality construction you can feel compared to other RAM chip brands. Easy to install and ready to use!
This chip set was easy to swap out for the existing 2x8 set in our gaming computer and after the initial reboot, the power of these 2 upgrades was immediately evident. The load time for the computer was nearly cut in half, everything was extremely responsive, and saw a noticeable increase in performance for online and connected gaming. Benchmark testing also showed these results after running 2 different tests to ensure it wasn't a placebo effect.
PROS
- Crucial brand, quality, and performance.
- Quality build and feel compared to other brands.
- Easy to install
- DDR4-3200 DIMM generation and speed
- Benchmark testing prove the speed, clock, and power of these chips.
- Crucial brand, quality, and performance.
- Quality build and feel compared to other brands.
- Easy to install
- DDR4-3200 DIMM generation and speed
- Benchmark testing prove the speed, clock, and power of these chips.
CONS
- None at this time.
- None at this time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sharp 2.2 cu ft Stainless XL Family-Size Countertop Microwave, 1200 watts, Inverter Technology, Sensor Cook, LED Interior Lighting, Auto Cook Functions, Weight and Time Defrost.
Customer Rating
5
Big for family cooking, Stylish despite size!
on May 18, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Sharp 2.2 cu ft Stainless Family Size Countertop Microwave offers family-sized countertop cooking to handle all your quick heat-up needs while finding just the right style using stainless steel and clean black accents to match nearly any kitchen design. This Sharp 2.2cu Microwave offers powerful cooking in the convenience of a spacious cooking interior capable of holding nearly any sized cooking container. This unit comes with all the expected features including digital clock, cooking timer, Pre-set cooking settings such as popcorn and potato, and offering auto-defrost and melt/soften settings.
I found this unit to be an excellent replacement of our older countertop unit by Sharp. The size of this unit is a bit large, but the cooking room inside make it worth it. The cooking precision is good and food come out hot and not overcooked. Easy to set up, easy to use, easy on the eyes if you have a stainless appliance kitchen as it fits right in!
PROS
- Shape name, quality, and innovation
- Easy to setup and use
- Big cooking space for all sizes and needs
- Stylish and clean looking for countertops
- Shape name, quality, and innovation
- Easy to setup and use
- Big cooking space for all sizes and needs
- Stylish and clean looking for countertops
CONS
- Size could be an issue for some
- Size could be an issue for some
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Ear ache relief without a prescription.
on May 5, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Hyland’s Naturals - Earache Drops offer ear ache and pain relief without a prescription. During cold and flu season, it is common for our ears to get plugged, get an infection, or just have pressure due to fluid behind our ears. If you are looking for temporary relief of pain due to these reasons, Hyland's may be the answer when you cannot get to the doctor for a prescription. While this product does not replace the need to consult with a doctor for ongoing or serious ear complications, it can offer relief for minor aches or until you can get in to see a medical professional.
I found this product to work surprisingly well after I got a secondary head cold after having my wisdom teeth pulled. In addition to some pain in my ear due to the extractions, the head cold added internal pressure and a nagging ear ache. A drop or two in my ear and I noticed relief within about 30 mins. The effects were about 2-3 hours, but it was helpful and I didn't end up needing to see a doctor.
PROS
- Quality over-the-counter product for minor ear aches
- Works within 30 minutes
- Effects last between 2-3 hours
- Claims to work for allergies, colds and flus, and swimmer's ear
- Quality over-the-counter product for minor ear aches
- Works within 30 minutes
- Effects last between 2-3 hours
- Claims to work for allergies, colds and flus, and swimmer's ear
CONS
- Does not replace a medical professional for severe, ongoing, or chronic ear pain!
- Does not replace a medical professional for severe, ongoing, or chronic ear pain!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Intro-level price. Pro-level results. For food nerds, by food nerds. Our most compact cooker is still huge on results. This latest iteration of our entry-level sous vide circulator adds key improvements as requested by food nerds, for an even sweeter deal on perfect meals.
Customer Rating
5
Meal in a bag, cooked to perfection!
on April 27, 2023
Posted by: IronHorseGPS
The Anova - Precision Cooker Nano 3.0 is a new approach to a classic French cooking called Sous Vide - or under vacuum. Traditionally, this style cooking uses vacuum-sealed bags of food, thus the name, cooked in water to perfection. This aims to lock in flavor and moisture while ensuring safe temperatures for the food. Anova's approach gives you amazing control by adding traditional Sous Vide cooking with modern technology of WiFi and smart apps. Additionally, you can use zip-lock style bags instead of needing to invest in a vacuum sealer unit.
We found this product to be surprisingly easy to use, even for not having personally cooked using this style before. We had an idea of what food should turn out like since we have eaten Sous Vide cooked food before. The controls are easy to use, easy to see, and the WiFi connectivity meant we did not have to stand over the proverbial "boiling pot" while it cooked.
PROS
- Anova's technology, innovation, and design
- Easy to use touch controls
- Connectivity and app
- Ability to use vacuum-sealed or zip-lock bags for cooking
- Fits most any pot
- Anova's technology, innovation, and design
- Easy to use touch controls
- Connectivity and app
- Ability to use vacuum-sealed or zip-lock bags for cooking
- Fits most any pot
CONS
- None at this time
- None at this time
I would recommend this to a friend!
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VIZIO P-Series P602UI-B3 LED 4K Ultra HD TV: This VIZIO 4K Ultra HD TV utilizes VIZIO Internet Apps Plus to bring you movies, shows, music and social media through Netflix, Pandora, Facebook, Hulu Plus and Twitter. The Spatial Scaling Engine upgrades your viewing experience to 2160p, and Clear Action 960 delivers sharp sports action and gaming sequences.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5beautiful tv, no content.
By Neal
I bought this tv to future proof against 4k, its a great tv, and is good for viewing regular old 1080 stuff. but sometimes the smooth motion... isnt so smooth. its really bad when you notice it, but when it works, it looks great. still, the lack of content is disappointing.
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
The right HDMI Port - Makes the Difference
January 22, 2015
Make sure you have the signal inputted into the high def HDMI port. We made this mistake at first and everything was choppy - especially fast motion. Switched to port 5 I think it is and the image is PERFECT even with fast motion!
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VIZIO P-Series P552UI-B2 LED 4K Ultra HD TV: Experience sports, movies and games in lifelike detail with this VIZIO 4K Ultra HD TV, which displays images in 2160p resolution and features Clear Action 960 with a 240Hz refresh rate. VIZIO Internet Apps Plus provides access to a wide range of instant Web content.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5cheap 4k tv
By bella
from oak park il
Had tv 2 days and called for a return No web browser you cannot stream from labtop to tv and picture is not all that good in 4k Better to save and buy sony or samsung like they say you get what you pay for
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
Inexperienced User!
January 22, 2015
You did not use the Smart Features then, since it does have a browser and allows for split-screen usage to watch TV and browse simultaneously! You returned a Gem due to your inexperience. Hope you enjoy the extra $500-$1000 you will spend to find anything close to this one!
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ›
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5NOT what the hype makes it out to be!
By DrHedrick
from Western Washington
So far, after about 5 days, I am somewhat disappointed with the Galaxy S6. The battery life sucks compared to the Note 2 I am switching from. It is very laggy and definitely not "snappy" as per the many claims. Sometimes it must be restarted to be able to use it as the fingerprint unlock and alternate keyboard unlock do not work and the phone blacks out after 3 seconds. Only 32GB available onboard and I have the over half-way filled at this point and no way to expand it with a sealed phone. The fingerprint scanner is fair, but useless while driving. Hard to navigate or find previously easy to use settings. Notifications are frustrating since they all are OFF out of the box.
As a somewhat power user, I wish I had opted for the Note 4/Edge instead of settling for the S6.
The few Pros I can offer are the following...
1. The screen and clarity is amazing
2. The pictures and videos are equally amazing
3. Smaller and lighter than the Note series
4. Interesting new features, although I have not had time to fully explore them.
1. The screen and clarity is amazing
2. The pictures and videos are equally amazing
3. Smaller and lighter than the Note series
4. Interesting new features, although I have not had time to fully explore them.
There are better options available if you can afford them... ie- Galaxy Note series!
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
Follow up... Can't believe I forgot this issue!
June 17, 2015
The reception is spotty at best. I get a full bar or two less than my former Note 2 and my wife's former S3. Not good!
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5A Great Idea crippled by horrible App
By OmieOne
from East Stroudsburg, PA
This is a great idea. Three routers with a backhaul over Mu-MIMO. In theory could get good coverage for a house and for the people who get this to work I'm sure it is a great product. I have wasted over 3 hours over two days trying to get this router to work. I can only get one Node configured. The other two nodes won't connect event when I place the nodes right next to each other, I still get errors like out of range.
My experience has been very poor. Please note to setup and administrator this router IT REQUIRES and IOS or ANDROID DEVICE. This app is not in the Amazon store. I have a few of the cheaper Amazon tablets and figured while I wait for my new Android phone I could use that or worse case like EVERY OTHER ROUTER ON THE MARKET I could hardwire or connect to default wireless network and setup the routers via a web page. No. If you try Linksys Mocks you and tells you must use an app. I had to borrow an android phone to setup this up to test. I should have stopped there. I don’t mind apps and it would be fine if the app was useful. But it isn't. It was written under the assumption you would not have a problem, but the number of times I've tried to add Nodes to this and got told, hey you'll need a plug etc. It takes like 5 clicks to start the add a node process. Not ideal, esp. if you notice someone keeps trying stop making me over click. Seeing it say Uh-Oh press the red reset button and have it not really fix the issue just induces rage, or when it says it is setting up and just hangs, no good.
Also, when the nodes don't connect there is no useful information. The Linksys Range extender I have gave me more information via the web page then this app on if they are two far or close.
Additionally, I've tried resetting the system, via the reset button, but I have no idea if that is working since I can't connect to the router except via the app and it doesn't tell me if it is back to default connection. Additionally, this app connects to your Velop via an Internet cloud connection. It is faster when your connected via wireless to the node, but still have that little cloud connection, and I'm not a fan of having to connect to a Cloud service that I can't two factor protect and won't use the full keyboard of symbols forcing me to use an extra-long password to protect my router.
This setup experience has left a bitter taste in my mouth and crippled what could be a good idea. The single router when it was working I checked my phone, and I know it is using both 5Gz and 2.4Gz still have me a strong signal throughout my house and only needs one. But I was looking forward to using this to extend some LAN ports to a few places and saving me a few 50ft. cords I have in the house. With the backhaul it would have been able to cover the data my switches have.
Other cons no USB ports so if you have a printer or USB HDD on your current router, you'll need to consider other options if you go with this.
I really wanted to like it, but not providing a customer with additional tools or an easy way via the app to reset or control the router is frustrating. I know my next step is to try this weekend to contact customer service open a case and see if they can fix it. But even if they get it working, the fact that I must use an Android App, and can’t use a desktop to manage it, makes me worry what will happen if it goes wrong or worse since it is app only what will happen when someone finds a vulnerability in the cloud service Linksys uses to connect back to the routers and start messing with them. I wish they would at least have some form of two factor and allow for more complex passwords, or at the very least once the initial setup is done disable the external web connection cloud service and only allow the app to work when I’m locally connected.
For everyone who got this to work I’m sure this will be the product, just hope you don’t have an issue that requires troubleshooting.
On the one working node I did test the speed and it seemed over wireless my EA9500 was more consistent and a bit faster from the same source and destination for a large file copy, but the Velop was close enough that most people wouldn’t notice anything. I also tested the single working node with some online gaming, both in the other Ethernet slot and wireless and I didn’t notice any performance impact. Since I can’t get all the nodes I have tested true load to report, but I’m sure others who have it working will, and I’m sure once I work with Linksys support I can get this system working it will be fine and provide me with spotless coverage. Just the whole having to use an app, and what I feel a limited and poorly designed app, and have it forced down on us with no backup connection has left a sour feeling and makes me worry about what will happen in the future if these devices go wonky, I won’t be able to troubleshoot, reset/fix as quickly as I could in the past and to be fair to Linksys this is a new product just out and they may fix the app and hopefully add other versions or allow access to the web service locally to manage them. Just know that if you are looking for a mesh like network this isn’t a bad router, but it seems to be crippled by an over simplified app, that is limited to two platforms and requires Internet connectivity to full function.
My experience has been very poor. Please note to setup and administrator this router IT REQUIRES and IOS or ANDROID DEVICE. This app is not in the Amazon store. I have a few of the cheaper Amazon tablets and figured while I wait for my new Android phone I could use that or worse case like EVERY OTHER ROUTER ON THE MARKET I could hardwire or connect to default wireless network and setup the routers via a web page. No. If you try Linksys Mocks you and tells you must use an app. I had to borrow an android phone to setup this up to test. I should have stopped there. I don’t mind apps and it would be fine if the app was useful. But it isn't. It was written under the assumption you would not have a problem, but the number of times I've tried to add Nodes to this and got told, hey you'll need a plug etc. It takes like 5 clicks to start the add a node process. Not ideal, esp. if you notice someone keeps trying stop making me over click. Seeing it say Uh-Oh press the red reset button and have it not really fix the issue just induces rage, or when it says it is setting up and just hangs, no good.
Also, when the nodes don't connect there is no useful information. The Linksys Range extender I have gave me more information via the web page then this app on if they are two far or close.
Additionally, I've tried resetting the system, via the reset button, but I have no idea if that is working since I can't connect to the router except via the app and it doesn't tell me if it is back to default connection. Additionally, this app connects to your Velop via an Internet cloud connection. It is faster when your connected via wireless to the node, but still have that little cloud connection, and I'm not a fan of having to connect to a Cloud service that I can't two factor protect and won't use the full keyboard of symbols forcing me to use an extra-long password to protect my router.
This setup experience has left a bitter taste in my mouth and crippled what could be a good idea. The single router when it was working I checked my phone, and I know it is using both 5Gz and 2.4Gz still have me a strong signal throughout my house and only needs one. But I was looking forward to using this to extend some LAN ports to a few places and saving me a few 50ft. cords I have in the house. With the backhaul it would have been able to cover the data my switches have.
Other cons no USB ports so if you have a printer or USB HDD on your current router, you'll need to consider other options if you go with this.
I really wanted to like it, but not providing a customer with additional tools or an easy way via the app to reset or control the router is frustrating. I know my next step is to try this weekend to contact customer service open a case and see if they can fix it. But even if they get it working, the fact that I must use an Android App, and can’t use a desktop to manage it, makes me worry what will happen if it goes wrong or worse since it is app only what will happen when someone finds a vulnerability in the cloud service Linksys uses to connect back to the routers and start messing with them. I wish they would at least have some form of two factor and allow for more complex passwords, or at the very least once the initial setup is done disable the external web connection cloud service and only allow the app to work when I’m locally connected.
For everyone who got this to work I’m sure this will be the product, just hope you don’t have an issue that requires troubleshooting.
On the one working node I did test the speed and it seemed over wireless my EA9500 was more consistent and a bit faster from the same source and destination for a large file copy, but the Velop was close enough that most people wouldn’t notice anything. I also tested the single working node with some online gaming, both in the other Ethernet slot and wireless and I didn’t notice any performance impact. Since I can’t get all the nodes I have tested true load to report, but I’m sure others who have it working will, and I’m sure once I work with Linksys support I can get this system working it will be fine and provide me with spotless coverage. Just the whole having to use an app, and what I feel a limited and poorly designed app, and have it forced down on us with no backup connection has left a sour feeling and makes me worry about what will happen in the future if these devices go wonky, I won’t be able to troubleshoot, reset/fix as quickly as I could in the past and to be fair to Linksys this is a new product just out and they may fix the app and hopefully add other versions or allow access to the web service locally to manage them. Just know that if you are looking for a mesh like network this isn’t a bad router, but it seems to be crippled by an over simplified app, that is limited to two platforms and requires Internet connectivity to full function.
IronHorseGPS
Greater Seattle Area
Completely Agree!
January 13, 2017
I found the product to be amazing, but the setup and App-only setup to be cumbersome and frustrating.
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Two questions not answered on the web page for this device. 1. Is this product backward compatible for use with g and n Wi-Fi devices? 2. How many wired Ethernet/LAN connections are there in the base unit? Thank you.
You can use this system as it is backward compatible as most systems today are.
Compatibility from Linksys' website...
802.11a
802.11g
802.11n
802.11ac
802.11b
Each node is the same. It has 2 ethernet ports on the back. If you use a wired setup such as in an office, then you can use these ports one input and one output. If you are using as a wifi connected setup only, I have found that only the 1st (connected) node works for plugging other things into it.
Compatibility from Linksys' website...
802.11a
802.11g
802.11n
802.11ac
802.11b
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I literally purchased the Linksys AC3200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router 6 days ago for a 2600 sq. ft. home. Can I buy this system to SUPPLEMENT my new router or do I need to REPLACE my router with this system? GAMING IS IMPORTANT so no compromising please.
You can supplement your router with these, however, you would be adding a new network so-to-speak rather than creating a true mesh network.
You have a few options...
1. Return your AC3200 since you are within your 14 day window with Best Buy and get this system
2. Keep you AC3200 and set up the nodes as a separate network
3. Keep you AC3200 and set up the nodes as a bridge setting to expand your coverage range
You have a few options...
1. Return your AC3200 since you are within your 14 day window with Best Buy and get this system
2. Keep you AC3200 and set up the nodes as a separate network
3. Keep you AC3200 and set up the nodes as a bridge setting to expand your coverage range
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