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- First reviewOctober 4, 2011
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Stay in control of your home's climate control system with this Honeywell Lyric Wi-Fi thermostat. It integrates with the Apple HomeKit or Samsung's SmartThings to help you stay connected to your home. A touch screen on this Honeywell Lyric Wi-Fi thermostat makes accessing the menu and controlling settings onsite easy.
Posted by: Realville
from Northeast Ohio
The Lyric T5 was easy to setup for me and I have not had any of the problems that other reviewers mention. I enjoy the lyric app, which I am also using for my Lyric C1 security camera (not sold by Best Buy). I am an android user and the app works perfectly on my galaxy.
As far as the thermostat, it does it's job. I'm actually not sure why I purchased it because really, all it is, is a thermostat that you can control with your phone... nothing else. Nonetheless, it looks cool on the wall and it functions exactly as advertised.
I did not have a "C" wire on my old thermostat. It was easy enough to run a new wire, because the unit will not function without. I do not use the geofencing feature because I find it pointless. But overall, I recommend the T5. Same product at about half the cost of Nest and some others.
My Best Buy number: 0538942872
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ooma Telo uses VoIP technology to get free home phone service by using your internet connection—you only pay monthly taxes and fees. Get all the features of a traditional landline, such as caller ID, call waiting, robocall blocking, and address-based 911 calling. Take your home phone on the go with the Ooma mobile app.
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4
Worth a shot.
on November 5, 2014
Posted by: Realville
from Northeast Ohio
I had Ooma recommended to me by two trusted coworkers, and that's what made me decide to buy. The receiver is quite expensive but pays for itself quickly by eliminating your phone bill. I chose to purchase at Best Buy, rather than directly from Ooma or elsewhere, so that I could use rewards certificates to soften the blow.
I have owned the product for 3+ months now. Setup is a snap, and the receiver works great. I had seen many reviews in which people have complained of call quality, latency issues, and dropped calls. I have had none of these problems. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that while the calls sound clear as day on my end, I have had a couple people tell me that there is static on their end.
I am currently using the premium service for $10 a month. My favorite thing is the customizable call blocking. I think it's great to have a telemarketer call here and get a message that my number has been disconnected. However, I do think I am going to cancel the premium service for no reason other than I personally don't use any of the features, so why pay $10 a month. (You can still block calls without premium service, you just don't get the personalized options#
Overall I have been very happy with the product. A big thing for me is that I can once again use my home phone for long distance calls and not have to worry about cell phone signal inside my house. In my case, I went from $26 a month phone bill, to about $3 #once I cancel the premium service of course), so that is reason enough to give it a try. If you are on the fence about switching, let this review push you over.
My Best Buy number: 0538942872
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This humidifier features a large 2.4 gal. reservoir capacity and emits both warm and cool mist to keep the air in your home moist. Ultrasonic technology helps ensure virtually silent operation for convenience.
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3
Better off spending less money.
on October 4, 2011
Posted by: Realville
from Northeast Ohio
If you're like me, then every product you've ever bought that claims to be "whisper quiet" or something similar, ends up being abnoxiously loud and unsettling. Well, when I plugged this thing in, I was absolutely astonished. Lowest or highest setting, the unit makes virtually no noise at all! Just a low pitched hum that is overtaken by the filter on my fish tank.
The unit works well. Water lasted me 3 to 3-1/2 days before refilling (not exactly 120 hours), though I was varying the humidity setting often. Unfortunately, I am returning the unit because if turned up about halfway or beyond, it takes about 30 minutes or so for there to be a nice fog throughout the first floor of my house. I want to create humidity in the air... not a 90's music video.
The other thing that bugs me is that other units will tell you that they use UV to kill bacteria. This one says it uses "Silver Clean Technology" to prevent bacteria buildup. The box, the unit and the manual all say "Silver Clean" but not once does it mention what exactly "Silver Clean" actually is.
Lastly, there doesn't seem to be any real difference in the 'cool mist' and the 'warm mist' settings. At least not unless you place your hand directly on top of the vent, in which case it still doesn't really feel that warm...
For $150, I can probably find a unit at Sears or elsewhere that performs as well or better, and without the effect of a fog machine.
What's great about it: Very quiet, portable, no filters to change.
What's not so great: Creates a foggy room after a while.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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3
Features
3
Performance
3
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