How about that… Google Home devices can now stream music to “compatible” Bluetooth speakers all around the house. Very, very slick. Now any of your Google Home devices can connect to other Bluetooth speakers so you can control your entertainment experience simply using the sound of your voice. Turn up the beats in the living room, listen to a podcast […]
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It is great to see home Wi-Fi companies focused on mesh systems. Repeaters work, but they add a level of complexity and wonkiness that most people don’t want to deal with. The new ASUS Lyra Trio’s 3×3 MIMO pyramid antenna system claims coverage for homes up to 5400 square feet and an easy setup. And as a bonus, as it […]
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It was my impression that the new 4K Apple TV media streamer was as close to perfection as a streamer can get, but according to this review it does not support bit streaming or Dolby Atmos. I don’t even know what to say… Welcome to the 4K party, Apple. It’s about time. That was general sentiment back in September when […]
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The other day I received a email from Monoprice lauding the arrival of its new $19 “Smart LED bulb… Works with Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant…“. Which is cheap for a single Wi-Fi enabled “smart” bulb, but it reminded me how wrong these sorts of home automation devices are. OK, that may be a little hyperbolic, but just a touch… […]
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When I was planning our Unifi Video camera deployment, having one of these 24V outdoor PoE switches would have been handy. The only complaint I have is that I would like it if it were 802.11af/at compatible instead of just 24V because it limits future expandability. But for $40, you can’t have everything… Featuring a weatherproof form factor, the NanoSwitch […]
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If you lusted after Yale’s key-free deadbolt after seeing our review, but were saddened by the lack of Nest compatibility. I have some good news for you – it’s not quite shipping, that will take around a month, but you can pre-order a Nest compatible YRD540 right now for $279. Oh, and if anyone knows how to say the name […]
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It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new Pi, but it was worth the wait as there’s a new model: Raspberry Pi 3 B+. Just in time for Pi day too :). The main features of interest are the vastly improved networking capabilities (802.11AC and Gigabit Ethernet), but there’s quite a bit more on tap as well. The spec’s […]
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One of the best decisions I made when we were moving back to the US was outfitting the new house with a Unifi Wi-Fi system. Pulling Cat6 through the walls wasn’t much fun, but having a dedicated enterprise access point per floor made all of those consumer wireless problems melt away (note to self, really need to finish up that […]
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Adding keyless entry to your home is a great way to enable access without requiring anyone to carry around a physical key. Whether that is a dog walker, your kids, or when you step out for a run. Having the option to provide a PIN code also makes it much easier to manage distribution and removes the risk of a […]
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Almost everyone carries around at least one Wi-Fi enable device nowadays, so having the ability to track devices that appear around your house – even if they aren’t on your network – is an interesting feature, and one that I have been waiting to play with on the Fingbox. Mine hasn’t collected anything that interesting yet, but I’m looking forward […]
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