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- First reviewMay 9, 2010
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Keep your kids safe online with this Circle Home Plus monitoring setup. The included device uses your router to manage every device on your network, and Circle App makes it simple to limit screen time, filter content, and check browsing histories. This Circle Home Plus monitoring setup is easy to set up and lets you create custom settings for each family member.
Customer Rating
3
Nice for home network watching but bad interface
on June 1, 2019
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
I see promise in the Circle Home Plus but there is a need for a better interface. I really do enjoy having the live notifications when a new product is added but there is no way to easily rename it on the fly. I spent hours and hours getting all the devices renamed and figured out on my network just to be lost after the Circle either reset itself, updated or had a power glitch, I still do not know what happened to this day.
There is great features on the unit when it is setup correctly. Setting times for my kids on their devices is key and I love it for that reason alone. Also, like I noted above, live notifications of when devices are added is a top reason to add this to your home.
Once they make the interface more user friendly and add live changes to the app for names, it will really be a top choice in any home. Also, getting the circle to work with Amazon tablets is not the easiest and needs work on their end. Most parents cannot afford good tablets for their kids and Fire tablets are cheap but the Amazon Fire does not work well with Circle Home Plus.
I will keep this unit working and hopefully they respond with some insight, I really want this unit to work better.
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Protect yourself in the event of an accident with this ESCORT dash cam. The built-in collision detection system stores important footage in the event of a crash, and Wi-Fi connectivity lets you instantly share data with your insurance company. This ESCORT dash cam uses super-capacitor technology to keep recording, even in extreme temperatures.
Customer Rating
5
Greatest Dash Cam, Period!
on May 6, 2019
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
I have used many dash cams, some costing over $400 and the M1 is the best yet but could use one change.
I have the M1 paired with the Escort iXc Long Range Radar Detector and they work perfect with each other. I cannot say enough how the M1 works great, in all light and weather conditions. The loop style recording is great and the 16gb card that was already installed is plenty to store my 13 hour trips.
The camera has a microphone, so it will pick up your conversations in the car, which can be very a good laugh later and also can be used it pulled over and something changes,
Hook your phone via wifi and go into the app, check the video, download it, share it, do whatever with it. The interface of the app is where it needs lots of improvement, just looks dated and feels clunky. But, for the use of the camera, it means nothing.
Do not let the interface of the app scare you away from this great camera, the quality is great, I have even took a screen shot and was able to get the license plate of a car going the other way at 50 mph just by zooming in on my phone.
I will use this camera for years to come and really enjoy finally having one that actually works in all conditions and has yet to miss something because it didn't feel a jerk or the motion sensor failed. The M1 continuously records, so everything is caught, period!
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Observe proper speed limits while driving with this Escort iXc radar detector. The GPS-enabled AutoLearn technology and improved IVT Filter prevent the reoccurrence of false alerts for precise tracking and reduction of unwanted distractions. This Escort iXc radar detector is compatible with Wi-Fi-connected cars for automatic firmware and software updates.
Customer Rating
5
Already Saved Me
on May 6, 2019
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
First, I must say I have never owned a radar detector previously, so I have nothing to compare it too. I have been using the Escort - iXc for about 3 weeks now, including 2 trips over 1300 miles each. Except for the state of Virginia due to being illegal, the detector has worked flawlessly.
I really enjoy the ease of use and features on the unit, especially the GPS markers it sets, which I have seen it do, so the next time through it can see if the same spot hits and it can mark it as fake.
The sensitivity is unreal, period. This detector grabs signal from far away and around corners. I do not know how it does it, buy man, I have really been lucky in my life or this thing is just showing me where they hide.
The following is the specs of the unit with notes added:
Operating Bands:
X-band
K-band
Ka-band
Laser (works but if it hits, it means you are caught)
X-band
K-band
Ka-band
Laser (works but if it hits, it means you are caught)
Connectivity:
Wi-Fi Connectivity (I used my phone and seems to work great)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wi-Fi Connectivity (I used my phone and seems to work great)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Sensitivity:
Highway, Auto, Auto No X, Auto Lo K (I use Auto for everything)
Highway, Auto, Auto No X, Auto Lo K (I use Auto for everything)
Display:
Graphic Multi-Color OLED
Bar Graph
OverSpeed Alert (can get annoying but not a big deal)
Graphic Multi-Color OLED
Bar Graph
OverSpeed Alert (can get annoying but not a big deal)
Needed Power:
12VDC, Negative Ground
Escort SmartCord USB Included
12VDC, Negative Ground
Escort SmartCord USB Included
User Prefs:
User Mode: Advanced / Novice
Pilot: Scanning Bar / Full Word
Display Color: Blue/Green/Red/Amber
Speed Display: On / Off
Cruise Alert: Off / 20 – 160 mph
Over Speed: Off / 20 – 160 mph
Over Speed Limit: Off / Spd Limit / 5 over / 7 over / 10 over / 15 over / 20 over / 25 over
Meter Mode: Standard/Spec/Expert/Simple/Caution/Slow Down
Tones: Standard / Mild
AutoMute: Low / Med / High / Off
AutoLearn: On / Off
Units: English / Metric
Language: English / Spanish
Voice: On / Off (not annoying and gets your attention)
GPS Filter: On / Off
Auto Power: Off / 1-8 Hours
Custom Band Selection
Markers: Other/RedLight/RedLight & Speed Cam/Speed Cam/Speed Trap/Air Patrol
Clear Locations: Marked/Lockouts/Defender/Format
Wi-Fi: On / Off
Bluetooth: On / Off
Auto Update: Off/Database/Firmware/All
Perform Update: Firmware/Database
User Mode: Advanced / Novice
Pilot: Scanning Bar / Full Word
Display Color: Blue/Green/Red/Amber
Speed Display: On / Off
Cruise Alert: Off / 20 – 160 mph
Over Speed: Off / 20 – 160 mph
Over Speed Limit: Off / Spd Limit / 5 over / 7 over / 10 over / 15 over / 20 over / 25 over
Meter Mode: Standard/Spec/Expert/Simple/Caution/Slow Down
Tones: Standard / Mild
AutoMute: Low / Med / High / Off
AutoLearn: On / Off
Units: English / Metric
Language: English / Spanish
Voice: On / Off (not annoying and gets your attention)
GPS Filter: On / Off
Auto Power: Off / 1-8 Hours
Custom Band Selection
Markers: Other/RedLight/RedLight & Speed Cam/Speed Cam/Speed Trap/Air Patrol
Clear Locations: Marked/Lockouts/Defender/Format
Wi-Fi: On / Off
Bluetooth: On / Off
Auto Update: Off/Database/Firmware/All
Perform Update: Firmware/Database
I highly recommend this unit, especially paired with the M1 Camera.
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Catch suspicious activity around your home with this Defender 2K Wireless video security system. Its four-channel network video recorder provides 1TB of storage, and the two 4-megapixel Wi-Fi cameras have 127-degree wide-angle lenses that capture a large area. View live footage through your smartphone via the companion app of this Defender 2K Wireless video security system.
Customer Rating
4
Great Camera System w/ Great Options
on April 2, 2019
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
The Defender System far superior to the system Arlo system I have now but comes with a lot more work to setup. The Defender brand is a well known name and can be trusted by any customer that it will work, every time, no questions asked.
Now, the goods:
1: Interface (The interface is easy and nice to navigate)
2: Build Quality (Every part you touch feels heavy duty and should take all the weather mother nature can dish out)
3: Picture Quality (4k, like actual 4k quality picture. They say it is 2K but my TV displays as 4K)
4: Huge amount of space (1TB!)
5: Internet accessible (See your cameras from anywhere)
Now, the goods:
1: Interface (The interface is easy and nice to navigate)
2: Build Quality (Every part you touch feels heavy duty and should take all the weather mother nature can dish out)
3: Picture Quality (4k, like actual 4k quality picture. They say it is 2K but my TV displays as 4K)
4: Huge amount of space (1TB!)
5: Internet accessible (See your cameras from anywhere)
The 2 negatives:
1: Install is time consuming (Get ready to put holes through walls and add outlets)
2: Color (The white stands out too much, I personally would rather have black)
1: Install is time consuming (Get ready to put holes through walls and add outlets)
2: Color (The white stands out too much, I personally would rather have black)
The only reason for the 4 stars as the install and the instructions need a lot of work. They do not give distance details or and ideas on how to run the wires.
I plan on adding more cameras once I install more outlets where I need them.
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Enjoy quality signal reception with this Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro antenna. A 65-mile range ensures reception of a wide variety of channels, while the integrated TV signal indicator LEDs simplify placement for optimal signal strength. This Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro antenna comes with a 16-foot detachable high-performance coaxial cable for connectivity and features a plug-and-play design for quick installation.
Customer Rating
3
Good Antenna besides range
on March 28, 2019
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
After recieving the new Mofu Leaf Supreme Pro, I was honestly excited to try it over another Best Buy brand antenna I have been using since 2012.
Upon opening the box and finding the antenna rolled up instead of flat, was a downer for me. I had to set the antenna flat on my table with books on it for 3 days to get the antenna flat. Trying to hang up the antenna straight out of the box was comical, it just doesnt happen easily.
I hung up the antenna in the same spot as my old antenna and ran the TV scan 3 times. I then moved and rescan a total of 5 other places within my home aimed at the area my signals come from. I simply lost channels compared to my old, oversized current antenna. I tried powered and non powered setup in each location as well. I went from 31 channels to 3 with the Mohu.
I did take the Antenna to my fathers and he lives 18 miles closer to the epicenter for my area. It did grab my 31 my house grabs and added 6 more.
So, if you are within 15 miles, you are good, outside that, I cannot guarantee a hefty amount of channels.
Quality of the picture is great at my fathers, coming in HD with zero lag or shuttering.
Upon opening the box and finding the antenna rolled up instead of flat, was a downer for me. I had to set the antenna flat on my table with books on it for 3 days to get the antenna flat. Trying to hang up the antenna straight out of the box was comical, it just doesnt happen easily.
I hung up the antenna in the same spot as my old antenna and ran the TV scan 3 times. I then moved and rescan a total of 5 other places within my home aimed at the area my signals come from. I simply lost channels compared to my old, oversized current antenna. I tried powered and non powered setup in each location as well. I went from 31 channels to 3 with the Mohu.
I did take the Antenna to my fathers and he lives 18 miles closer to the epicenter for my area. It did grab my 31 my house grabs and added 6 more.
So, if you are within 15 miles, you are good, outside that, I cannot guarantee a hefty amount of channels.
Quality of the picture is great at my fathers, coming in HD with zero lag or shuttering.
I gave the antenna a solid 3, it is a 4 to 5 with my tested 15 mile distance at my fathers.
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Play your favorite tunes almost anywhere with this Marshall Stanmore speaker. It has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, so you can listen to music without remotes or wires, and its two 15W Class D amplifiers ensure precise, clean sound. This Marshall Stanmore speaker has a textured vinyl covering for added durability and style.
Customer Rating
5
Sounds Amazing for its size
on March 13, 2019
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
I cannot be more happy with my Marshall Standmore II speaker and the way it sounds. The look of it is classic as well and really looks great in a modern or contemporary setting.
Buttons and knobs work great and look the part as well. The bass and treble are adjustable but do not change the sound too much. The until has very little distortion all the way up but with a lot of bass, it can be noticed.
The clarity of the speaker is great and fills my 25x28 living room will great sound for daily use or a gathering.
Bluetooth works flawlessly and sound quality is great with it, I cannot notice a difference between BT or wired input.
Make sure to give the Standmore a look if you want that perfect look and sound.
Buttons and knobs work great and look the part as well. The bass and treble are adjustable but do not change the sound too much. The until has very little distortion all the way up but with a lot of bass, it can be noticed.
The clarity of the speaker is great and fills my 25x28 living room will great sound for daily use or a gathering.
Bluetooth works flawlessly and sound quality is great with it, I cannot notice a difference between BT or wired input.
Make sure to give the Standmore a look if you want that perfect look and sound.
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Stay in contact on the job by using this 2-pack of Cobra Pro Business radios. They have 22 preset privacy channels to minimize external interference and a 20-floor/250,000 sq. ft. signal range to keep you connected. These Cobra Pro Business radios are voice-activated to free up your hands for other tasks.
Customer Rating
5
These are the best Walkie Talkies EVER!
on January 20, 2019
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
First off, the range is insane! Compared to my old Cobra radios, I have no problem with talking to my wife while hunting about 10 miles down the road.
I also took them to the races, my wife is a photographer and I am a racer. We have kids and when it's time for me to race, she has to come off the track and watch the kids. My last radios would get interference from the overhead pa system and scoring system, these do not, on any channel.
The batteries last all day too and the charging base is awesome. The did a great job on adding the 2 charger ends as well in case you do not want to use the base.
Great job Cobra! Super happy with these.
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The Dyson Pure Hot + Cool is the only purifying heater + fan to clean a whole room properly. To simultaneously purify and heat a whole room properly, the Dyson Pure Hot+CoolTM purifying heater + fan goes beyond standard tests by automatically sensing pollution, capturing ultrafine pollutants, and projecting purified and heater air using Air MultiplierTM technology. It is the only purifying heater + fan designed and tested to do this.~
Customer Rating
4
Clean Heat and Personal Cooling
on January 20, 2019
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
After 2 weeks of using the new Dyson Pure Hot + Cool 400 Sq. Ft. Smart Tower Air Purifier, I have come to like using it on a daily basis. It is quiet and works but comes at a super high cost.
The heat it gives off feels great and warms you gently without feeling like you are being dried put like a pound of beef jerky in a smoker. I currently have been using it in our kitchen since it is the largest room with the highest ceiling in our home and keeping it warm is not easy.
The cooling feature works well but don't expect air conditioner style cooling. It is more a personal cooling fan, aim it at you and enjoy.
I do like the 45 to 350 degrees of oscillation, this makes for spreading the heated or "cooled" air being spread much nicer.
The purifier seems to work for the air being blown at you but I have to be honest, I notice no difference in the way the air smells. It has some fancy monitor, I do not know if it really does anything. The built in wifi/bluetooth is overkill on this as well.
The unit is nice but to be honest, 4 stars is because of the typical overpriced item from Dyson. The unit is worth $200 in real life, not the Dyson world. Hopefully it lasts longer than their vacuums, I have never had luck with them.
I would not recommend this to a friend or family member because of the price point, so many heating and cooling devices out there for much cheaper. If you have money to burn and want a unusual fan that takes up a lot of space and does work, I recommend it.
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Keep gadgets powered and your vehicle in check with this dual-port ROAV SmartCharge Spectrum car charger. Its built-in car locator and engine battery monitor functions relay important vehicle information on the ROAV app, and the 30W Quick Charge 3.0 and PowerIQ 2.0 USB ports provide efficient performance. Personalize this ROAV SmartCharge Spectrum car charger via its LED lighting.
Customer Rating
5
One feature packed charger
on January 2, 2019
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
This may be the coolest charger yet! I love the app functions, including the last registered parking spot. The built on GPS will be great if someone stole your car, use the app and check its position.
Does it charge? Heck yeah it does and fast! Can you change its color? A million different colors!!!!
Can you charge 2 devices at once? BOOM!!! Yeah you sure can!!
Sweet charger for sure and us way better than the one you bought at the corner store or Worlds Largest Truck Stop on I-80 in Iowa. Yeah, it is that good!
Does it charge? Heck yeah it does and fast! Can you change its color? A million different colors!!!!
Can you charge 2 devices at once? BOOM!!! Yeah you sure can!!
Sweet charger for sure and us way better than the one you bought at the corner store or Worlds Largest Truck Stop on I-80 in Iowa. Yeah, it is that good!
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Use the Google Smart Light Starter Kit to control the lights using just your voice. Set up in a snap: just plug in Google Home Mini, screw in the GE C-Life smart light bulb, and download the Google Home app to get started. Then just say "Hey Google" to dim, brighten, turn on and turn off the lights."
Customer Rating
5
Simple Setup and Beautiful Integration
on December 10, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
I am no stranger to home automation with Google or Amazon products and the Google Home mini is so easy and elegant, any first timer can use it. To setup, all you need is a smart phone and the Google Home app and follow the instructions.
The light bulb is simple, spin it in the light socket, turn it on and register it.
Using the Google Home mini to control the light is simple, ask it to turn on, off and even the amount of brightness. Set a schedule for it to turn on when you wake up or when the dog walking lady shows up.
I use the Home Mini to control many systems and it does it very well. I also enjoy using my Play Music account through it. It is not awesome mind blowing sound but sounds like a little single speaker should, which when you want low volume music, it is perfect.
The light bulb is simple, spin it in the light socket, turn it on and register it.
Using the Google Home mini to control the light is simple, ask it to turn on, off and even the amount of brightness. Set a schedule for it to turn on when you wake up or when the dog walking lady shows up.
I use the Home Mini to control many systems and it does it very well. I also enjoy using my Play Music account through it. It is not awesome mind blowing sound but sounds like a little single speaker should, which when you want low volume music, it is perfect.
Great kit, great items, buy it!
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Improve room atmosphere with this Royal Sovereign mini-split air conditioner. Four distinct functions let you pick the most appropriate, from cooling the air to removing moisture, while the self-cleaning technology helps prevent bacteria and debris buildup. This Royal Sovereign mini-split air conditioner features inverter technology for energy efficiency and comes with an installation kit for convenience.
Could I run the Air condition when the ambient temperature outside is blow 32*F ?
I would not advise it as the condenser would most likely freeze.
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GE Appliances is dedicated to providing the right solutions for rooms of any size. Our window air conditioners are designed to offer exceptional comfort while remaining quiet, and our latest connected technology makes these products versatile and easy to use.This 8,000 BTU smart window air conditioner cools medium rooms up to 350 square feet. Energy efficient cooling with 3 cooling and 3 fan speeds provide flexible and optimal home comfort. Integration with the SmartHQ app allows you to monitor, schedule, and control your connected air conditioner from anywhere, or use the electronic controls with included remote to easily to adjust and manage your settings. This AC installs easily in a double hung window with included EZ Mount window kit and fixed chassis. Additional features like eco mode, power interruption restart, 24-hour on/off timer, and removable filter offer ease of use and maintenance.
Does this ait conditioner work with alexa?
Secure yourself, a loved one or valuables with this smart, versatile Samsung SmartThings tracker. Its geo-fencing feature triggers smart home automations or alerts you when a pet or person who has it leaves or enters your designated zone. Double-press the button of this IP68-rated Samsung SmartThings tracker to notify authorized persons of your current location.
Does the LTE data cost anything?
The first year is included then $65 a year after.
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