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Simplify security at your home or business with this Yale Assure satin nickel touchscreen smart lock. The touchscreen design makes interacting easy, and the option for automatic unlocking when you approach with your phone adds convenience. This Yale Assure satin nickel touchscreen smart lock employs Wi-Fi connectivity for adjusting settings remotely.
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5
Excellent Choice, Quality Lock
on May 24, 2019
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
I have been wanting a Smart-lock for quite some time but never found one that I really liked. When I got the opportunity to get this unit, I was all over it. Yale has been making locks for over 150 years and have a great reputation. I'm glad I made the decision.
Out of the box there is the front and back of the lock, the tumbler, batteries, striker components, the August router and the door open/close (Door Defender) sensor. My first impression of the lock itself is that it is high quality. It's heavy (in a good way), solid and attractive. Tactile feedback is excellent. There is no doubt this is a quality unit.
Physical installation was straight forward. My 17 year old son (under my supervision) had it physically installed in less than 15 minutes. So far, so good.
Now it;s time to program the lock to the August router and associate our phones to the unit and get on the WiFi. We had to try several times but after about 25 minutes, and several false starts / re-sets, we finally got it going. While I'll admit this was frustrating, I'm not going to be able to lay the blame on the Yale lock. Too many variables. But end of the day, the end product that Yale delivered was worth the challenge.
So by now, we have the lock installed, the apps on our phones, the router on the WiFi network and we are ready to go. Programming the lock was a breeze.
Once programmed, using the lock could not be any more simple. Enter your code to lock or unlock and the digital key pad lights top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top depending on whether you lock or unlock.
You can hear the lock engaging / disengaging but it is a comforting sound. Certainly not too loud, but loud enough to know the lock is working.
A nice feature, if your door is just slightly not quite closed enough for the lock to engage, it will try 3 times and after the 3rd attempt it will audibly warn you that it was not able to lock. Additionally, the app will display that the door is ajar and NOT locked. A simple tug on the door and it will lock once you re-engage. Nice feature.
While there are too many features to list, there are countless options for allowing access / codes to guests, vendors, trusted friends/family... There are also countless options to set timed access by day and time, temporary access, limited access, unlimited access.. Too many to list but the options are many and customizable.
Hopefully helpful tip: We have 3 friends/neighbors who we all take care of the others houses while on vacation. I programmed my lock code to the codes that they use to get into their houses. So in an emergency, they would have easily memorable recall to get into my house.
The app is great. Simple, clean, effective. You can control the lock from anywhere and see who and when opened / locked the unit and receive notifications when any action occurs that include when and who did what. Very nice.
You can also program the lock to automatically open when you (and your phone) arrive at your home. My wife likes this option, but I prefer to have the manual control. Regardless, its a nice option.
Another nice option is the "Door Defender" that tells you whether your door is open or closed. It requires boring a small hole in your door frame, but my 17 year old had it installed in less than 2 minutes. Very nice addition to the package that I would not have missed were it not included, but since it was, I now value it as a must have.
End of the day, I rarely give 5 star reviews but this product clearly earns that distinction. Great product. Well done Yale and August.
I would (and have) recommend to a friend. I am pleased to have this on my front door.
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Clean wood floors thoroughly with this Dyson V7 Fluffy cordless vacuum. The fluffy cleanerhead has extra-soft bristles that prevent scratches, and the Dyson V7 Fluffy gives you up to 30 minutes of runtime (varies based on attachment/power mode). Includes bonus mini motorized tool for extra cleaning power on hard-to-reach areas. Cord-free, hassle-free, powerful suction.
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4
Decent Unit, Battery Could (Should?) Be Better
on May 23, 2019
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
Where to start?
This is a really attractive and quality feeling product. Out of the box, set up was simple. The box included several passive attachments (brush heads), one "Fluffy" powered head for hardwood and hard surfaces and one smaller powered brush head for most other cleaning requirements.
The control head was very lightweight, easy to assemble and easy to handle. The powered fluffy head was pretty cool as it had red and blue fibers when at rest, but when powered on, it's purple. My 14 year old daughter thought that was pretty cool. So far so good...
Now my wife put it to the first test on our hardwoods. It did a great job on loose dirt and dog hair but she was expecting more based on Dyson's legacy that it generally "threw" larger items, like hole-punches from paper, little chunks of paper etcetera. The power was not quite as expected, but not a deal breaker.
The attachments were easily changed and had enough options for most jobs. It did a great job on the stairs as it was lightweight and quite portable.
I was about to give this a 5 star review, and then...
The battery... OK, here is where the 5 star went away. It's advertised as a 30 minute battery life, BUT it should be listed with an asterisk: 30 minutes battery life if you DON'T use a powered attachment. If you do use a powered attachment, its more like 7 or 8 minutes. I'm not gonna' lie, the Mrs. was NOT happy with that. Her thoughts were if it says 30, it should near that but under most applications, that's just not even near reality.
The end of the day, I went back and forth between a 3 star and 4 star rating. A 4 star rating would have been easier to give if the box and collateral material had indicated real-world battery time, but it didn't.
If I could give a 3.5 rating I would, but I am going to give it 4 stars based on the fact that it is a decent unit for most purposes and the fact that it comes with excellent warranty, repair and support for the segment.
While I would recommend to a friend, I would most assuredly caveat to be aware of the battery life and not being real-world anywhere near advertised.
Dyson team, I am aware you read these and I hope you can take into account and pass along to those who know that advertising real-world battery life would have went a long way in my wife's (and I am sure countless others) minds.
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Pump up the volume with these Sony wireless on-ear headphones. Advanced drivers produce clear high-fidelity audio, while the EXTRA BASS feature helps you feel the beat by enhancing low-end frequencies. A 30-hour battery life keeps the music coming. With a lightweight construction and soft swiveling earcups, these Sony wireless on-ear headphones keep you comfortable while you listen.
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
These are my 3rd pair of Sony headsets. I have one set that is a little lower, and one set that is a couple steps above this model, so I have a fair amount of Sony experience to compare too...
That said, these are attractive, comfortable, easy to use units. As always, they have good Sony quality and great Sony sound. This unit has a little better sound and comfort than the model below, but the XB Extra Bass is where these really stand out. You really can tell the extra bass. It is well rounded and (at least to my ear) not overbearing.
The one area I would like to see these improved is to offer active noise cancelling. The higher end Sony I have is Sony - XB950N1 from Best Buy.and they do have the active noise cancelling, but also are a little more comfortable and offer overall better sound. Please don't read that as these Sony - XB700 have bad sound, but just that considerably pricier Sony's have a little better sound, as should be expected..
End of the day, these are excellent mid-budget headphones that depending on your need, you can't go wrong with. For most applications these are great. However, if you do a lot of air-travel, the active noise cancellation offered on other Sony headsets may justify the additional cost. If you don't do much air travel, these are an excellent choice. I would highly recommend them to a friend.
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Enjoy major networks without paying a monthly fee with this Mohu Arc Pro indoor HDTV antenna. An integrated signal indicator helps you to find the optimal signal location, while the LED lights let you adjust antenna placement in real time for a more stable connection. This Mohu Arc Pro indoor HDTV antenna uses FirstStage amplifier technology which results in less distortion and stunning picture quality.
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from Niwot CO
So far, not impressed...
First thing first. The packaging was, well, strange. The external sleeve was about 1/3" longer than interior packaging. It was just... Strange.
On opening, it had everything EXCEPT the USB to 2 prong power connector that plugs into wall. To reality check me and to make sure I was not having a 48 year-old man crazy moment, I had my 17 year old tripple check the packaging to see if he could find it. Nope. They did not send it. I mean, I guess I understand that mistakes can be made, but without the OEM power converter, I really can't use or determine efficacy of the unit.
OK, is that a deal breaker? Well, not necessarily, I understand simple mistakes can be made. I'm willing to forgive, but...
I called the Tech Support line to have the send me a replacement USB / wall-power converter. On hold for 17 minutes. No answer. OK, maybe they are under super heavy use. I can always try again. Called back next day, on hold again for 15+ minutes and I decided to choose "Press any key to leave a message" to leave my name and number for a call-back. I left the request for a callback more than 5 hours before they closed. So far, no call back. Not impressed.
I'd like to be able to offer a more detailed review but I can't. Really not a good start to my relationship with Mohu.
I'm hoping I can get this resolved because I want to be able to use this in our RV so the wife can watch her prime-time broadcast shows and I can watch college football when we are traveling, but so far, this is a brick.
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Ensure full power for your mobile devices during long drives with this Anker ROAV Bolt car charger. It’s compatible with Google Assistant for voice-controlled navigation and music streaming, and it supports versatile connectivity via Bluetooth, and auxiliary port. This Anker ROAV Bolt car charger’s compact, lightweight design offers convenient portability and storage.
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from Niwot CO
Cool little device, and it offers an element of safety for my 17 year old son.
As a relatively new driver, this was the perfect option as soon as I saw it available. Knowing he can easily access safety, traffic, driving information through his car speakers is great. And while it does not really offer a great deal new compared to our current set-up, since the the connection to phone is wireless, it is one less chord in the way and one less "physical connection" to potentially distract from driving.
Set up was easy. He had it going in a matter of a couple minutes. The internal microphones are a step-up from the existing phone speakers and do a good job at cancelling background noise and accurately picking up human voice.
This is a great little unit to offer modern upgrade to older cars. Perfect for our situation.
Yes, I would reccoend it to a friend, especially when it can offer a defined safety upgrade.
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Adjust the temperature of almost any room in your home with just a few simple taps on your smartphone with this Honeywell Home T9 smart thermostat with sensor. The intuitive interface and touch-screen design make this thermostat quick and easy to use. This Honeywell Home T9 smart thermostat features geofencing technology, so you can conserve energy while you're gone and enjoy a comfortable temperature once you return.
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
Not Ready For Prime-time. Not even close.
Installation: Installing was not really hard but not necessarily easy. Had I had a furnace/thermostat that had a "C" wire, it would have been a breeze, but without that, I had to use the included adapter. Is that a deal-breaker? No, but certainly worth noting.
WiFi Connectivity: I have both 2.4 and 5 gig in my house. After multiple attempts on the 5 gig, I absolutely could not connect. I decided to try the 2.4 and it connected straight away with the app on my phone. Again, is it a deal breaker? Well, no, but it is quite frustrating.
Setup: Once installed and connected to the app, setup was relatively easy. Is it outstanding? No, but it's functional.
Operation: Yeah, it's ok. Again, nothing outstanding but it does what you expect.
So far, you are probably asking why is this guy giving a 1 star rating? Fair question because so far we are somewhere between a 3 and 4 star. So why did I give it a 1 star? Please read on...
A great deal of the reason we chose this was because all over everywhere with anything regarding the Honeywell T9, it is advertised as being compatible with several SmartHome platforms including Alexa, Google Assistant, Cortana and SmartThings as well as others.
When we went to connect to the Google Assistant, it told me to go to mytotalconnectcomfort.com and sign up. OK, no problem... Signed up and went to register the T9 and it asked me for the MAC and the Device CRC. MAC was no problem, easy to get. Entered it and then went to look for the CRC. After trying several things that while not specifically listed as CRC, they might have been just under a slightly different nomenclature. Nope, nothing worked.
I finally surrendered and decided to call Tech support. After a less-than satisfactory interaction with the initial agent and several bouts of being on hold, I was told that no, it does not actually work with Google Assistant or any other home control. Being frustrated, I asked to speak to her supervisor and he confirmed it was not currently compatible but a future release would hopefully make it compatible. Offering that this was on a grand scale, false advertising, the supervisor forwarded us to the Honeywell Escalation Service Team. I called them and left message and am currently waiting on call back. Not impressed.
In closing, I would generally go into more detail regarding features, both positive and negative, but to be honest, I simply can not because the feature set is incomplete.
In all, no, I absolutely would not recommend to a friend.
NOT IMPRESSED.
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Listen to music with improved quality using this Sony XB22 portable speaker. The LIVE SOUND feature provides a three-dimensional sound experience and broadcasts music to a large area for a concert-type feel, while the EXTRA BASS boost improves low-end tones. This Sony XB22 portable speaker is convenient to use with a variety of devices with Bluetooth capabilities.
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
Best place to start is in summary... Very cool little speaker!
Arrived in standard cardboard box, opened up and nicely presented factory packaging. I was confident in knowing I would be getting a good product.
After opening, charging and familiarizing myself, it paired quite quickly. No problem at all.
Sound quality was really quite good for a small package. Would be perfect for outdoor activities... Pool, beach, yard work etcetera. It is listed as IP67 rating for "dustproof" and "waterproof", but more on that a little later.
The light feature is a little gimmicky but the kids like it, so I guess it's cool.
The unit does a have some features I was not able to test, but worth mentioning is the "Party Chain" where multiple units can be synched up. Pretty cool, but I'm not sure how valuable or often you would really use it.
The ap was as to be expected from Sony. Gives you easy control over speaker features, BUT it's yet another ap in a seemingly never-ending sea of aps.
I also like the size. Really good and portable unit. It can be placed horizontally or vertically dependent on need and environment so that's a handy feature.
As previously mentioned, this unit is IP67 rated. What does that mean? First, it can be submersed into a meter of water for up to 30 minutes. That said, I personally would not test it, but I would be 100% comfortable with this little guy with the kids out by the pool, at the beach or use it to work in the yard and if a sprinkler came on, no problem.
It is also listed on the IP67 scale as dust-proof. Would I sandblast it? No way, but would I take it to a silky sand beach in Western Florida or crescent beach in Hawaii? Yes, by all means.
In all this is an excellent choice for a very good sounding, easily portable and dust/water-proof speaker. Also, for the price point, it's a great option for the kids to use in their ever-active list of activities.I would have no reservations recommending to a friend.
Nice little unit!
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Enjoy timeless vinyl in modern quality with this Sony wireless turntable. Bluetooth connectivity pushes high-quality audio to wireless speakers and headphones, while a built-in phono audio output ensures wired devices can be connected as well. A minimalist design simplifies use of this Sony wireless turntable to a single button press, and two operating speeds allow for customizable playback.
Customer Rating
4
80s Called. They Want Their Record Collection Back
on April 1, 2019
Posted by: Posted1
from Niwot CO
OK, I've noticed that vinyl has been making a screaming comeback. For the life of me, I could not figure out why... Then my daughter discovered Taylor Swift picture disks and wondered how in the world such technology could possibly work... My wife got her the Taylor Swift picture disk for her birthday so I decided I might as well give her the opportunity to experience the late 80's like the wife and I.
I determined this would be a good option given it's wireless capacity. I looked at some "self contained" units that had built in power and speakers and also looked at units that would require external speakers and external amp. I figured this would be the 'cleanest" option since you can hook up multiple BT wireless speakers to meet any rooms sound capacity (small speaker for dorm, medium for apartment, large for basement bar etcetera) in addition to the external wired option if an existing stereo / sound system exists. This was the perfect option for our needs and provided multiple opportunities.
The hook up was simple. A couple minutes and she had it going to her little wireless speaker. When she placed that vinyl down and the needle automatically rested on the first track, she was amazed! The "technology" was so unique to her experience. She listened for seeming hours!
Ease of use was great, pairing was simple and the sound was really warm. I remember "back in the day" a similar experience would have taken an entire cabinet of hardware and hundreds of dollars in equipment. Pretty cool!
In all, very mice product. If you have a need or desire, this is a very good mid-level product. My only minor area for opportunity is I wish it would have more color options and perhaps even a throw-back design, but that's really it.
In all, I would recommend this to a friend.
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Use your stove top to its full potential with this Calphalon Premier 10-piece space-saving hard-anodized nonstick cookware set. This collection of pans also includes one stock pot, letting you prepare a wide range of recipes and cleanup with ease. Fit this Calphalon Premier 10-piece space-saving hard-anodized nonstick cookware set into two neat stacks to better organize your shelf, cupboard and cooking area.
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Let me open with a little history... The wife and I have been together for 27 years, married for 20. Having young and growing careers and even younger but faster growing kids, we have classically been somewhere between thrifty and frugal in living within our means.
That said, our M.O. has generally been to buy decent but entry level cookware, understanding that it probably will not last as long as other high-end hardware, but spending $90 to $100 every 5 to 8 years made financial sense for where we were and what was important at that time in our lives.
Having reached a point in our lives and given the opportunity to "step-up" to a higher-end set, I can say with absolute certainty, this is an excellent choice.
The 35 pound box arrived in great shape. It was with a couple quick seconds and the box was open to a sturdily packed set that while sturdy and protective but didnt "ooze" in seemingly unnecessary packing Styrofoam or overabundance of cardboard..
Unpacking was great. Everything removed with ease and the feel of the cookware was noticeably more "substantial" than our previously mentioned mid-level cookware. All of the pieces felt high quality, construction was high quality and the stacking feature was positive and strong.
My wife is a fantastic cook. She was eager to put these through their paces and I can assure you, she (we) were NOT disappointed, They cook evenly, clean up easy and are remarkably versatile. From the stove-top, to the oven (up to 450 degrees), to the dishwasher to the easy stack of the space-saving cupboard.
We looked for an area of improvement and honestly, we really could find none. I suppose for even more space saving, they could have the European style universal removable / multi- use handle, but there is something to admit the substantial feel of the permanently attached stainless steel handles balanced against the tripple layered anodized aluminum offer a satisfying tactile pride of ownership.
In all, I can easily recommend to a friend and would be happy to have a second set for our RV. They are just that good.
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Stay in constant communication with other players when you wear this Logitech stereo gaming headset. The 3.5mm input works with computers, laptops and gaming consoles for added versatility, and the 50mm drivers bring big sound to your ears. With lightweight leatherette ear cups, this Logitech stereo gaming headset offers added comfort throughout extended play sessions.
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from Niwot CO
After using these for a couple days, I gotta' say they are pretty nice for the price-point.
They are very comfortable for those long gaming sessions, the sound is great for non-surround and the microphone does a good job at isolating voice.
The one area that would be a "nice to have" (more out of habit on my part) would be an actual nute button either on headset and/or inline. That said, certainly not a deal breaker.
I would recommend to a friend.
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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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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.