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- First reviewMay 9, 2010
- Last reviewAugust 28, 2024
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- Average rating4.6
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Plug in and light up your outdoors. Simply plug in and connect to your existing Hue bridge to enjoy the 16 million colors available to enhance the beauty of your yard or create any ambiance you like. This base kit provides three light points and all cables/power supply you need to get started. Lily landscape spots are fully weatherproof. Hue bridge is not included.
Customer Rating
5
Gorgeous Lights and Easy Setup
on July 8, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
I already have a Hue system within my home. When adding in the Lilly system, the hardest part was sticking the stakes in the ground.
The lights are bright and colors are amazing as usual. I was happy to get mine in time for the 4th of July and had our nation's colors lighting up the front of my home.
The Hue app is so easy to use, setting up on and off times, even fade them in and out.
Using an Android phone, there are many 3rd party apps that can use these lights to even more capabilities, like strobe lights for Halloween, Christmas light shows and more.
You can even turn them on away from home and change the times to make it look like you are still there, nice little add of security when on vacation.
Buy these, they do not disappoint!
The lights are bright and colors are amazing as usual. I was happy to get mine in time for the 4th of July and had our nation's colors lighting up the front of my home.
The Hue app is so easy to use, setting up on and off times, even fade them in and out.
Using an Android phone, there are many 3rd party apps that can use these lights to even more capabilities, like strobe lights for Halloween, Christmas light shows and more.
You can even turn them on away from home and change the times to make it look like you are still there, nice little add of security when on vacation.
Buy these, they do not disappoint!
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NordVPN is a VPN (virtual private network) ~ it encrypts your internet data and hides your virtual location. What~s more, the advanced Threat Protection feature helps you avoid trackers and ads, scans URLs to make sure the websites you visit are safe, and inspects downloaded files for malware.
Customer Rating
5
Great VPN on many levels
on July 8, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
I really like this VPN compared to my last one. Speed and reliability is bar none the best yet out of the 5 total I have tried in the past 2 years.
Windows install is a breeze the ability to turn it on and off so quickly makes the ease of use smooth.
Using it on an Android phone is simple and effective. I can easily turn it on, switch servers and even block adds on my android now.
I also setup my router to have it built in, this is nice to know all devices are covered within the house.
I am finally at home with a VPN, I will be a Nord customer for life.
Windows install is a breeze the ability to turn it on and off so quickly makes the ease of use smooth.
Using it on an Android phone is simple and effective. I can easily turn it on, switch servers and even block adds on my android now.
I also setup my router to have it built in, this is nice to know all devices are covered within the house.
I am finally at home with a VPN, I will be a Nord customer for life.
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Manage your home network with this dual-band ASUS Blue Cave wireless router. It uses Intel Wi-Fi and 802.11ac 4x4 technology for advanced network throughput, and it delivers blazing-fast data speeds of up to 2600 Mbps for optimal performance. This ASUS Blue Cave wireless router is built to perform, thanks to its dual-core Intel CPU.
Customer Rating
3
Nice looking router but issues with updates
on June 22, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
The Asus Blue Cave, a very fitting name as I wanted to crawl into a cave getting this router setup. Does it work, yes, and does very well, but the initial setup was painful with multiple calls to Asus, which their call center is obviously not in the USA.
So, starting at the unboxing, the packaging is easy to get apart and everything you need is included. I unplugged my other brand setup and started the install, the long install. The issues were prevalent right away. The latest software was not installed as expected, but the software was so behind, I had to make 3 updates to activate the MIMO feature. I started off with the first update and it took about 10 minutes, restarted it and went on to the second update....BIG ISSUE! It semi bricked the unit. First call to ASUS. After an hour and them having me download a program to unbrick it, I have it working. But wait, now it's back to the original shipping software.
So, I call Asus back, they told me how to update the unit so I would not have an issue. Well, I get to the 3rd update this time, fingers crossed. Guess what, Failure again!!
This time I was able to hard reset it, and get it back to the 2nd update and tried again. Finally, installed the latest update. What really sucked was the auto updates always said it was up to date, so this was always manually pushed with the latest from Asus' website.
Now, I am up and running, I start adding devices, wait, nothing has internet. What is going on here? Call Asus, they have me hard reset it again. Now, I setup the entire Cave again, and bam, we have it working.
So, I call Asus back, they told me how to update the unit so I would not have an issue. Well, I get to the 3rd update this time, fingers crossed. Guess what, Failure again!!
This time I was able to hard reset it, and get it back to the 2nd update and tried again. Finally, installed the latest update. What really sucked was the auto updates always said it was up to date, so this was always manually pushed with the latest from Asus' website.
Now, I am up and running, I start adding devices, wait, nothing has internet. What is going on here? Call Asus, they have me hard reset it again. Now, I setup the entire Cave again, and bam, we have it working.
Now, to the good stuff, does it work, heck yeah it does. Range is outstanding, especially from moving from my mesh system I had. I have the same range and it does it all very quickly with multiple devices running. The child features are amazing, I have already caught my kids going to sites they should not be going to and blocked them. I can also see many stats of usage from their devices.
There are a lot of techy features that work great, but the DNLA option is just not there like old ASUS routers. It works, but not nearly as good as the old way. This makes for my movie server to have issues with file servers on devices.
I wont get into the many options and addons but for a normal household, it will do well, as long as you do not have the issues I have. I recommend it but cannot give it more than 3 stars personally because of the issues with the setup and the DNLA.
There are a lot of techy features that work great, but the DNLA option is just not there like old ASUS routers. It works, but not nearly as good as the old way. This makes for my movie server to have issues with file servers on devices.
I wont get into the many options and addons but for a normal household, it will do well, as long as you do not have the issues I have. I recommend it but cannot give it more than 3 stars personally because of the issues with the setup and the DNLA.
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Capture and share special moments with Google Clips. Engineered to recognize faces and expressions, this clever camera automatically takes several-second-long audio-free motion photos, leaving you free to focus on the occasion. Enhanced with Super Res mode, the Google Clips device syncs data with your phone and lets you save any frame as a high-resolution still photo.
Customer Rating
4
Something Different but not quite there yet
on June 14, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
Google Clips, just set it up and let it do work. I have been using the Clips for 2 weeks solid to see the learning pattern. It has done very well compared to the first few days which was kinda a waste. Now that it is learning my kids faces, I am getting great candid shots.
I also took the Clips to an ATV race and clipped it on my shirt and walked around the pits. All I can say is wow, it grabbed a lot of meat pictures of racers smiling and working away showing them in action. I was able to make gifs and little stories for the racers Social Media pages.
I also took the Clips to an ATV race and clipped it on my shirt and walked around the pits. All I can say is wow, it grabbed a lot of meat pictures of racers smiling and working away showing them in action. I was able to make gifs and little stories for the racers Social Media pages.
Now, the software is easy, setup is a breeze, just download the app and set it up. Picture quality is decent inside but outside, it is where it shines!
I see it worth the money if you just want to go somewhere and enjoy the day and let Clips rip. I find it fun to go back and see what it catches.
The only reason for 4 stars is the battery life is not long enough and storage space is minimal.
I see it worth the money if you just want to go somewhere and enjoy the day and let Clips rip. I find it fun to go back and see what it catches.
The only reason for 4 stars is the battery life is not long enough and storage space is minimal.
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Keep an eye on your home and loved ones when you can't be there with this Kasa Cam indoor smart camera. Two-way audio lets you connect with the nanny or say hello to pets, while 1080p Full HD provides a clear view of your home. Set up a Kasa account with your Kasa Cam indoor smart camera to review stored video from virtually anywhere.
Customer Rating
5
Really nice camera
on May 31, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
I have never been a fan of TP Link products, until now! This Kasa indoor cam has already proven to be very effective with baby sitting.
First, setup was a breeze, I was able to do it all through the app on my android phone. The app is super easy to navigate and always connects in seconds, even in low signal areas.
The picture quality is top notch during the day or when lights are on. Nighttime, it is not that great, so I leave a small lamp on, it does very well then. Being able to use it with my Alexa is also a great feature once setup, still learning all the commands but I can just tell Alexa to record and the camera starts working.
I highly recommend the Kasa camera, especially if you are parents that want some alone time and have to get a babysitter.
First, setup was a breeze, I was able to do it all through the app on my android phone. The app is super easy to navigate and always connects in seconds, even in low signal areas.
The picture quality is top notch during the day or when lights are on. Nighttime, it is not that great, so I leave a small lamp on, it does very well then. Being able to use it with my Alexa is also a great feature once setup, still learning all the commands but I can just tell Alexa to record and the camera starts working.
I highly recommend the Kasa camera, especially if you are parents that want some alone time and have to get a babysitter.
My Best Buy number: 2090534144
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Streamline your cleaning routine with the CrossWave Pet Pro Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vac. Eliminate pet messes and debris from tile, sealed wood, rubber floor mats, rugs, and more.
Customer Rating
4
It Came, I tested, and it just couldn't hold up.
on May 8, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
First, I have to say we are a larger family, mom, dad, 4 daughters and multiple pets. I deal with long hair all the time and real short from my one dog. When I first started using the Bissel Crosswave, it was working amazing, I went through 3 rooms and was pleasantly surprised.
Here is what started to get me, no matter what, the brush would not let go of the long female hair, I could not get it clean enough and the performance suffered severely because of it. The first roller was basically(figured out a solution) trash within 3 hours, even after cleaning it many times. I switched to the backup roller, and was back to cleaning, for another 2 to 3 hours of use, same result.
The vacuum does work well, and the carpeted floors felt cleaner and the hardwood floors looked new again. Assembly is easy, prepping to clean is super easy and I love the storage tray. Then, I finally find a way to clean the rollers after a few times using it, I had to break out the pressure washer after soaking it in resolve carpet cleaner. The pressure washer helped get the stuck in hair out. It makes me kinda love this vacuum again, now that I can actually get the rollers clean.
Does it work? YES! it works fantastic, cleans very well. Why did you give it 4 stars? No vacuum in the world seems to work good with long human hair, so in my eyes, not vacuum or carpet cleaner will get 5 stars until I can clean my house and just empty a bag or container.
I spent the last 3 weeks using this cleaner 4 times a week, and it was always the same result. I over tested it, I usually only used my last carpet cleaner every Sunday, but I wanted to push it. I will keep using it for now, hopefully Bissel comes out with a better replacement roller for this unit.
Decent Job Bissel, just fix the rollers!
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Experience panoramic gaming audio with this Samsung sound bar system. The hole array technology and Dolby 5.1 surround sound beam sound precisely to listeners for an immersive sound field effect, and the 130W wireless subwoofer creates powerful game bass. This Samsung sound bar system has 4K video pass-through for simpler HDMI TV connection.
Customer Rating
5
Beyond My Expectations!
on May 1, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
First off, I have 4 other soundbar setups in my home and was very excited to try this Samsung gaming soundbar in my game room. I have 2 soundbars that are 3 to 4 times the cost of the Samsung, and I now want to replace them.
The Samsung 5.1 gaming soundbar has the best 5.1 sound out of any of them, by far. It truly feels more wrapped around than my expensive top tier Bose and Focal soundbars.
In movie watching, from lows to mids to highs, it all sounds great with only a hint of a flat EQ setting in about the 500 to 900 mhz range, some speech blends in. This may be because of the movies I tested it out on but it was slightly heard by me, but not my wife. Bass is deep and carries throughout the room with ease. Highs are set perfect, no tinny sounds, just crisp and clear.
Now, the gaming,bring out the Xbox and hear it all. I left my headset off and used my standalone mic so I could really test the capabilities for the surround sound. It kills my other soundbars and came close to the same field of sound my 7.1 gaming system does, I was blown away. Now, lets be real, if I turn my 7.1 gaming setup way up, the soundbar has nothing on it. But, for late night playing at a normal volume while the kids are in bed, it is on par and I can hear everything the game was portraying, even the footsteps behind me.
Hookup is a breeze, bluetooth and WiFi work as they should.
Get this soundbar, I am getting another and replacing my family room one with one and throwing that top tier one in the garage for working on the car, its sad a $2000 system is being put out to pasture imo.
Great job Samsung!!
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The Turtle Beach Stream Mic is the first professional desktop microphone created for gamers streaming directly from their Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as from a PC or Mac. The Stream Mic features Adaptive Mic Patterns, customizable software, a dual-capsule mic array with advanced digital processing, and a zero-latency headphone output so anyone can stream like a pro.
Customer Rating
5
High Quality Streaming Mic!
on April 25, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
I am in love with my Turtle Beach Stream Mic! I cannot believe the quality of the recordings for my wife's blog and my Facebook Live sessions I do for a racing series.
Setup is a breeze and the software works flawlessly. I love the bi-angle sound quality between 2 people, the sound is top notch and blocks out the excessive ambient sounds.
Form and function is easy, with big buttons and switches. PC and Mac hookups are simple and fast, work every time. Its a nice mic, no reason to go anywhere else, the price is right on this one.
Great Job Turtle Beach!
My Best Buy number: 2090534144
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Only at Best BuyPull in HDTV signals from local stations up to 60 miles away with this Mohu Beam antenna. It's 23 inches long and looks like a sound bar to blend with your home entertainment equipment, and you can mounts it on the wall. This Mohu Beam antenna includes a signal amplifier for clear digital reception.
Customer Rating
5
Better than my previous Antenna
on April 11, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
I own a very good antenna already, and I had the chance to try the Mohu Beam. This antenna outperforms my current $180 one in many ways.
First, I have 3 more channels! Second, better sound quality and no sound lag. And finally, much better HD quality.
First, I have 3 more channels! Second, better sound quality and no sound lag. And finally, much better HD quality.
Mounting is super simple and sets flat on the wall behind my TV, no one knows it's there. Hook up is simple as well, plug, plug and go!
If you are looking for a great, cost friendly antenna, grab the Mohu Beam!
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Handle it all and get affordable prints. Set up, connect and print right from your mobile device, and produce high-quality photos and everyday documents. Print, scan, copy, and fax with ease.
Customer Rating
5
So Far So Great!
on March 26, 2018
Posted by: ElectronicJunkie
from Fairport Harbor, OH
I am really happy with this inexpensive printer. Colors are great and prints fast as well.
I use this printer for quick pictures and scanning and have zero issues every time.
I use this printer for quick pictures and scanning and have zero issues every time.
Replacement ink is not cheap but it's not a laser.
Android connectivity is spot on and works flawlessly.
Great Job!
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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.
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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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