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Nest Cam with floodlight has built-in intelligence that can tell the difference between a person, a vehicle, and an animal. It alerts you when there~s important activity,* and lights up automatically so you can see what~s happening. With 24/7 live view and free event video history, you never miss a thing, day or night. Swap out your existing basic floodlight and use the same wires for power. Nest Cam with floodlight requires the Google Home app and a Google Account ~ it~s not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
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5
Nice Cam, Better Spotlight, Minor Issue Grounding
on October 22, 2021
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from Niwot CO
As is expected of Google products, this is a high quality camera and an excellent spotlight and even better "intelligence".
Start at the beginning: packaging had typical Google quality feel. Everything was packaged tightly, yet simple to unpack. Inside was the cam, the spotlight module and all of the mounting tools and materials most people would need. I had to improvise a little, but that is my issue and not any negative reflection on the product.
Installation was relatively simple (3 wires) and the engineers were smart enough to include a very handy "S" hook to hold the camera to the mounting bracket while wiring. Without that, it would almost certainly be a 2 person job.
As mentioned in review title, there was one issue that was relatively easy for me to work around, but for others it may have been a deal breaker. The issue is that on the mounting plate, there is a green screw that is meant for the grounding wire. For whatever reason (and I'm sure it's just a one-off) the screw was almost welded or glued in. I am 5'9" and weigh 230 and I have certainly man-handled countless stuck screws throughout my life, but this screw absolutely WOULD NOT budge. So much so, it ended being partially stripped from the screwdriver. I even used a small vice and small locking pliers and nope, it was completely locked. I was able to use an extra small screw and drilled a small hole in the base to get it done, but for some, they may not have enough experience to know how to get around it. I am curious if anyone else experienced anything similar?
Once installed, I opened up Google Home and added the new device with the supplied QR code. After connecting to the app, I connected to my Wi-Fi network and about 7 to 10 minutes later after all updates were complete, we were in business. Almost...
The camera has a note that says it's meant for wall mounting. My existing spotlight is mounted in the soffit and not in the wall. I contacted the Google support team that was provided being part of the BB TIN team and they advised that yes, it is designed to be wall mounted, if I soffit mount, there may be limitations but said to try it.
As you can see, I did mount it horizontally and it works perfectly. Important to note, initially the camera produced a picture that was 180 degrees off (upside down) but a simple setting in the Google Home app offered the opportunity to turn view 180 degrees. In less than 20 seconds of browsing the setting, I was able to correct this. Additionally, the app offers multiple setting regarding what can trigger the spotlight and cam, how long the lights will stay on etcetera. Very simple and useful.
As for the "intelligence" of the unit and app, I did several tests with humans, cars, cats and dogs and sure enough, when I turned the "animal" option off in the app and let my dogs or cats wander in front of it, it did as expected and did not trigger the lights or recording. Conversely, when I turned that option on, it was even able to pick up our very small cat and small dog. Intelligent and accurate. What we have come to expect from google.
As for the camera, I see some reviewers expected a little more from the camera. As this is my first experience with a Nest outdoor camera, I can humbly comment that I was impressed. The picture is very good in both night and day. I have no complaints.
The spotlights are impressive. My previous spotlight had the large halogen bulbs and were very bright (but not energy efficient). These lights are even brighter and use less energy. Again, I am impressed.
End of the day, this is a great camera and spotlight, especially if you are already using the Nest platform. If you are new to Nest, this is an excellent board to dive into the Nest environment.
I am glad I have this product and I would recommend it 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.
Customer Rating
4
Decent Affordable Choice
on October 21, 2021
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
Overall, a decent choice. On opening the package, everything was well laid out and packed quite tightly. Install was simple. Download the app and it walked right through the wired installation process. From open box to mounted operational system was maybe 10 minutes. Easy money.
One very cool aspect of this device is that it can tie into your existing wired home doorbell. The installation was simple. It came with a backplate that you simply wired your two existing wires into, mount to the wall and then place the camera on. Very cool. While I love this feature, my dogs HATE it but it's nice to be anywhere in the house and know someone just pushed doorbell without having your phone near you to know. Nice feature.
The app is fairly straightforward and simple and offers a decent suite of tools. However compared to the Ring app, this one seems a little light weight but it is certainly serviceable.
The only couple issues I have is that the Blink product is a sister company to Ring, both under the Amazon umbrella. That said, I had a Ring doorbell camera at my other house and in order to use the neighborhood feature, it took me to the Ring app. I had to do some finagling to get the 2 apps setup in the correct new neighborhood. Deal breaker? No, just seemingly unnecessarily hassle.
The second minor issue I have is that I can't get into live mode from the app for some reason. The setting show that it is indeed wired into my power, but the "camera icon" that the help page shows is nowhere to be found on my app. I un-installed and re-installed to the latest version and still no "camera icon". Everything on the internet shows that camera icon, but for some reason, I do not. I have submitted a support ticket but have not heard anything back yet. For the sake of this review, I will offer the benefit of the doubt that it can get resolved but it is disappointing.
In all, a decent choice and I would recommend to a friend.
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Enjoy live TV broadcasts from your favorite local networks without the cable bill! The Core Innovations ANT100TCR Outdoor/Attic Amplified TV Antenna allows you to access HDTV channels up to 100 miles away, free of charge. The 360-degree motorized rotation delivers better range and reception in imperfect locations, and the wireless remote control gives you the flexibility to make adjustments from the comfort of your living room. Enjoy content in up to 4K full HD where supported, and mount the antenna to the included mounting pole to further boost signal strength.
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I guess I'll start at the beginning... When the package arrived, it was shipped in the factory shelf box. By that I mean it was shipped in the same box that you would walk into Best Buy today and buy off the shelf. I would have expected it to be packaged inside a shipping box but it was not. I hope the picture shows the indentation in the top of the box that received damage in shipping.
Additionally, the ENTIRE outside edges and corners of the box were all unceremoniously taped with shipping tape. When I say that (and I hope the pictures show it) it looks like some teenager taped the box for some unknown reason, almost as if the box was previously opened and then tape-slapped back together.
OK, is any of this a deal-breaker? Well no, but lets where it leads...
After many years of experience, I have come to learn that ANYTHING that is labor intensive to install ABSOLUTELY needs to be tested prior to the potential hours of effort in preparation just in case something does not work. I am SO thankful I did that with this because a couple hours of pulling cable, climbing ladders, drilling and resealing holes, I would NOT have been pleased when I figured out this does not work as advertised.
To that end, I did test it prior to "install"... Long story short, powered motor did not work. At all. When I first plugged the unit in, I expected to see one of the 3 LEDS on front light up. Nope. Nothing. OK, maybe it's my outlet? Unplugged it and plugged another device into the outlet and the other device worked fine. I tried plugging this device into another outlet and same thing. No lights lit up. OK, maybe the lights are not supposed to light up (although that sounds odd) so I inserted batteries into the remote and again, nothing worked. The advantage of this unit is that you should be able to manipulate it remotely to get as many channels as possible. Nope. Can't do it. It simply does not work.
OK, well let's see how it works as a passive antenna? I plugged everything into my TV, ran the channel scan. I got 19 channels but none were in 4K and ALL were slightly grainy. Additionally (no fault of this device) but all the programming was cruddy day-time talk type programming... Think of a talk show that rhymes with "The Few" and that's about all I got. Is 19 channels good, bad or indifferent? I don't know, but not very impressed based on advertised capabilities.
Dunno, I mean I guess I MIGHT try to use it in the RV and see if I can maybe get the occasional hockey game or something. Honestly not sure if that would be worth hauling around in the RV and the several minutes of set-up, but that's where we are.
No, I would NOT recommend to a friend.
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The Yale Smart Cabinet Lock mounts inside most cabinets and drawers to safely store medicine, cleaning supplies, liquor or important documents. With the Yale Access app, lock/unlock, share access and see access history, anytime, anywhere. *Access anywhere requires the Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge bundle
Customer Rating
4
If You Need It, Good Choice...
on October 14, 2021
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
This is my second Yale smart home lock device and like the first, this is a good choice if you have need.
Inside the box you'll find the master lock, several mounting options, instructions and a handy template for set up.
After loading the app, install was simple (especially with the template) and was completed in just a few minutes. After setting template, I was probably 4 minutes to fully installed and ready to associate with the app... And here is where the only minor issue occurred.
On set-up in the app, it asked me to scan the QR code. OK, no problem, except it kept telling me the S/N was not a valid SN. After several tries, I tried to set it manually and same deal, it said it was an invalid SN. I tried to call the 24/7 Tech Support number and after probably 5 to 7 minutes of listening to the music and being told an engineer would grab my call, I decided to skip this step. I hung up, chose "Skip This Step" in the app and I was up and running.
Important note, this lock is not necessarily a "strong" deterrent... It's more akin to a strong child lock. Good to be placed in medicine cabinet or where dangerous household chemicals are store. Please do not take this comment as a negative, but just a qualifier.
End of the day, I would recommend to a friend who had need.
**PLEASE NOTE** This product was provided to me at no or reduced cost in honest for an unbiased and honest review. This review is exactly that, honest and unbiased.
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BullGuard Premium Protection provides the ultimate in online protection for the modern family. Besides offering protection on up to 10 devices, Premium Protection also safeguards your connected home by continuously scanning its Wi-Fi network and every device on it, from baby monitors to smart heating systems, to prevent hackers from finding an easy route into personal and financial information. Personal identities are safeguarded by BullGuard's continual monitoring of dark web's platforms and websites where stolen user information is traded. And families find the powerful, discreet parental controls invaluable in protecting children from numerous online threats.
Customer Rating
5
Great Choice For Personal Use
on October 10, 2021
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
This is my 3rd opportunity to try BullGaurd so if history is a lesson, then yes, I like the product.
I have used (and am using it) on several laptops and on several Android platforms. It seems to do a very good job at finding and correcting threats. You get a discrete pop-up in the lower right corner when a threat is identified and the pop-up quickly disappears. This is appreciated as some other SW I have used practically lights up like a fire-truck in full emergen with lights and sirens blasting... OK, maybe I am exaggerating a wee bit but you get my point.
The set-up was simple, quick and light-weight. It operates in the background and uses very little PC/Android resources. The interface is clean and simple... So much so that even my 72 year-old flip-phone loving mom uses it on her tablet and laptop.
In all, this is a great choice for most any personal use and I would (and have) heartily recommend(ed) it to a friend.
**PLEASE NOTE** This was provided to me at reduced or no charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. This is exactly that, honest and unbiased.
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The Satechi USB-C On-the-Go Multiport Adapter helps make productivity portable. Designed for portability and convenience, the Adapter features USB-C PD charging, HDMI and VGA display ports, USB-A data ports, SD card slots, and Gigabit Ethernet, with two detachable USB-C cables - perfect for on-the-go or docked at your desk. With its sleek aluminum finish and plug and play design, the On-the-go Multiport Adapter enables you to work at your best wherever you are.
Customer Rating
5
Very Cool Portable Device
on October 2, 2021
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
Very cool little device. I won't get into what it has regarding ports since the product description does a great job at that already... But I will comment on the fact that it has an aluminum body so certainly has a look and feel that is far above ad beyond it's plastic competitors.
Packaging was crisp, protective, clean and simple. Unboxing included the unit, a small USB C to C chord that conveniently is stored in the body of the unit. It also includes a longer USB C/C cable as well. The longer cable is thick and also has a high quality feel. The only ever-so-slight knock (and yes, it is very small) is that the longer cable has thicker ends where you plug it in so if you have a tight phone case, it may be just slightly too large to fit. Certainly nowhere near a deal breaker, just an observation.
If you are a frequent traveler who ever finds themselves whishing you had item XXXX on you, this is a great little tool. I would recommend to a friend without any hesitation.
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Skip the coffee shop! With its convenient 3-in-1 functionality~frozen, iced, and hot coffee~the Mr. Coffee Single-Serve Frappe + Iced + Hot Coffee Maker & Blender makes it easy to create your favorite coffee drinks right at home.
Customer Rating
4
Great Little Coffee Maker
on September 26, 2021
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
Little coffe maker is great...
As soon as I opened up the cardboard box, my teenage daughter was all over this thing. Before I could even open it, she had absconded with it and started her own little barista shop in our kitchen.
As soon as I opened up the cardboard box, my teenage daughter was all over this thing. Before I could even open it, she had absconded with it and started her own little barista shop in our kitchen.
She has made multiple offerings from this thing... Hot, cold and in-between. All very good.
In all, a very good choice as it offers so may options, is easy to use and clean.
I would recommend it to a friend.
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Portable and palm-sized with a built-in extension rod, DJI OM 5 is a versatile companion that unlocks the full potential of your smartphone. Enjoy flawless selfies, super-smooth video, automatic tracking, and much more. A new ShotGuides feature even provides creative tips, empowering you to get stunning shots wherever you go. With DJI OM 5, get ready to master every shot.
Customer Rating
2
OK Concept, Incompatible With Many Popular Phones
on September 25, 2021
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
I was looking forward to using this but sadly, I can not. Not compatible with my Samsung S20 5G+... Not the end of the world, I have an old Pixel 3. Charged it up, [paired it... Nope. Not compatible. OK, I'll try my sons LG. Nope. Not compatible.
Out of the box, quality feels decent, setup was simple. And that's all I can ay about it since it will not work with any phone in my house. Another note after extensive research, it seems most users note that the app and hardware are much more useful and feature rich with Apple products than with Android environment.
I'll throw in the pictures so you can see what sadly will turn into a door stop as it will not work with any phones in my in my house.
If you consider this product please learn from my mistake... Check thee compatibility of your phone.
Bummer.
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Designed in Sweden for expert removal of airborne allergens. Unlike a standard fan, Pure Fan Auto cleans the air of pollutants as it cools. Customizable to fit your needs, the fan features a colorful fabric pre-filter and Auto mode setting to auto-adjust to your real-time room conditions. Pure Fan Auto delivers more clean air than Dyson purifying fans~ and removes over 99%~ of airborne allergens like dust and pollen with Blueair's signature HEPASilent~ filtration technology. The unique combination of electrostatic and mechanical filtration effectively removes airborne allergens like dust, pollen, and pet dander with low noise and energy consumption. The fan works by pulling in dirty room air from the back through a pre-filter and particle filter using patented fan technology to deliver a gentle stream of clean, cooling air back into your room. Provides cool comfort by distributing air into the room at a 90-degree angle, so there's no need for oscillation. Upgraded features from the original Pure Fan offer simple air quality management. Set to Auto mode, the fan will automatically increase speed when particle pollution levels rise in your indoor environment and return to a lower rate once the air is clean. The air quality indicator (AQI) located on the top left of the fan keeps you up to date on the current status of your air. The LED displays one of three colors to indicate that room conditions are good, moderate, or polluted based on real-time measurements of fine particle (PM2.5) concentrations. Customize to your space with unique machine-washable fabric pre-filters available in five colors. Designed to catch larger particles to extend the primary filter's life, pre-filters in Arctic Trail and Night Waves come standard with the Pure Fan Auto. ENERGY STAR~ certified for energy efficiency, Pure Fan Auto uses less energy than a light bulb.~ The fan utilizes HEPASilent~ filtration technology to clean the air as it cools with noise levels quieter than a whisper on low (25 dB) and less noise than a normal conversation on high (54 dB).~ Minimalist features are a breath of fresh air. Use the fan's two buttons to turn on/off, cycle through three-speed settings, set Auto and Night mode. Plus, the filter indicator light alerts you when it's time to replace the filter. Filter replacement is recommended about every six months. The Pure Fan Auto fits in well on a tabletop or directly on the floor in any area of your home. The balanced design is light enough to move easily, yet the low center of gravity makes it difficult to knock over. As an added benefit, unlike standard fans that use blades that get covered with dust and require disassembly to clean, Pure Fan Auto captures airborne dust before it has a chance to stick to the fan blades, using pre-filters that can be cleaned with a quick vacuum. At Blueair, our Swedish heritage inspires sustainability and quality at the heart of everything we do. Like our air purifiers, Pure Fan Auto is AHAM Verifide for Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), certified by ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency, and certified by the California EPA Air Resources Board (CARB) for safe ozone emissions. ~ Comparing dust and pollen CADR (AHAM AC-1) on high to Dyson purifying fans (TP01, TP02, TP04, HP01, HP04, DP04) ~ Based on third-party testing of removal rate of particles, pollen particles (5-11~m) in less than 20 minutes and dust particles (0.5-3~m) in 30 minutes according to AHAM AC-1-2019 standard. ~ On lowest speed, according to GB/T18801-2015 standard. "Light bulb" is defined as an LED light bulb with 40 W energy consumption. ~ Sound pressure according to GB/T18801. A whisper is about 30 dB; normal conversation is about 60 dB.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Filtering Fan
on September 22, 2021
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
I love this thing!
This is my second Blueair product so I was not at all surprised by the quality. To give you an idea how things are in my house, I am always too hot and my wife is always too cold. As such, it is pretty common for me to have a fan on me. While this takes care of the airflow problem, it does nothing (truth be told it makes worse) the flying dust issue. This fan is the perfect solution as it offers not only a powerful, quiet and portable fan, but it also offers a great dual filter to catch dust and pollens. I can tell a difference immediately.
Setup was simple, controls are intuitive and clean and finish is certainly above your average off-the-shelf fan. Nice leather handle makes this lightweight unit easy to move as well as offering a clean aesthetic appreciation.
If there was one place for improvement (and yes, I know this is nit-picking) it would be if it was like my other Blueair Purifier and it had the WiFi option to monitor filter, air-quality and adjust fan speeds and modes. That said, I can see why a fan wouldn't really need that, but I am just spoiled.
In all, this is a great product and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to a friend.
**PLEASE NOTE** This product was provided to me at no or reduced cost in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. This is exactly that, honest and unbiased.
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Your busy home needs a printer that~s fast, affordable, easy to use, and has premium features. That~s why we developed the EcoTank ET-3830 ~ an innovative cartridge-free solution that uses high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks. So you~ll worry less about running out of ink, and save a lot on replacement ink (1). The ET-3830 features fast printing with outstanding print quality, productive paper handling, a high-resolution flatbed scanner, and a large color display ~ making it the perfect printer for productive families.
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Excellent printer. I mean, that really does sum it up. Not only does it do a great job printing, but it saves sssooooo much money in ink cartridges. According to Business Insider, printer ink in cartridge format costs considerably more than human blood. How crazy is that?
Each ink bottle is the equivalent of 90 ink cartridges. I don't know about you, but I always lamented running low on ink and the thought or dropping $35 to $55 for three or four replacement cartridges. In some cases, it almost made more sense to buy a new printer and just toss the old one. Multiply that by 90 and yeah, that is a LOT of $$$$. On Epson's website, you can buy all 4 replacement cartridges for less than $60 and I'm sure if you shopped wisely, you will find it for less. I'll let you do the math, but yes, that is HUGE savings.
While it's hard to tell specific cost savings because everyone uses the printers differently, I do have some experience with the Epson EcoTank platform (picture attached) because I have had the Epson EcoTank 3760. I have had it since July 2020. I ran a diag on it today... since then, I have printed 365 pages of which 99 were in color. As you can see from the picture (ET-3760), the black has barely used 1/4 tank and the 3 color tanks have barely moved. Again, think of the savings.
The Epson EcoTank offers a clean app for printing from phone and is simple to set up as a network printer. As mentioned, we have two EcoTank printers on our network and setup and choosing which printer to use is super-easy.
Set up was simple, but not particularly quick and I am perfectly OK with that. Each tank took between 2 to 2.5 minutes to fill. Well worth it considering the savings. Connecting to network was a breeze. Tuning the ink jets was also a little time consuming but completely worth it given the savings.
We also have a couple printers that offer "subscription" cartridge services and I absolutely attest that this EcoTank environment is much preferred both for convenience and for money savings.
End of the day, I RARELY give 5 stars, but for the Epson EcoTank 3830, I am honestly having a hard tome finding faults. Excellent choice.
I would (and HAVE) recommend to friends without any hesitation. I end where I started... Excellent printer.
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The advanced mobile mouse for power users. Harness the power of Logitech Flow and seamlessly move content between three devices. Scroll through documents and web pages faster and easier with the hyper-fast scroll wheel. Powers up for an entire day in just three minutes. A compact, sculpted shape crafted to fit your hand and provide the control you need anywhere.
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I'm not sure I understand the question. You should be able to plug the USB into your PC, turn your mouse to the "on" position and have it operate no problems.
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Record and view impressive video with this powerful security system, providing 4K Ultra HD resolution with superior definition and detail. This system also features Smart Motion Detection on all channels, so you only receive notifications that are important to you. Smart search technology allows you to quickly and easily filter motion events, saving time when reviewing footage. With convenient voice control and smart home compatibility, 4K Ultra HD resolution, and Smart Motion Detection, this security system has everything you need to start protecting what's important to you.
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Type more naturally with ERGO K860 ~ an advanced ergonomic keyboard that promotes a more relaxed typing posture ~ reducing wrist bending and offering wrist support. A curved keyframe helps reduce wrist strain, while a pillowed wrist rest keeps your forearms elevated to help prevent excessive bending. This Logitech ERGO keyboard features Perfect Stroke keys for quiet performance and responsiveness, and the 2-year battery life offers long-lasting use.