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Meet the all-new Echo Dot with clock. Round out any room with Alexa. Our most popular smart speaker has a sleek, compact design that fits perfectly into small spaces. It delivers crisp vocals and balanced bass for full sound you can enjoy anywhere in your home. See the time, alarms, and timers on the LED display. Plus, tap the top to snooze an alarm.
 
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It's a dot with a clock.
on December 21, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
got it on the cheap during a holiday sale. sound is much better than the previous (3rd gen) dot. Wife needed a clock in the bedroom as she keeps asking Alexa what time it is in the morning. Now she can look.
Length of ownership: 26
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Provide smart illumination for your space with this Philips Hue white light bulb. The equivalent to a 60W standard bulb, this advanced bulb can be used as a regular LED light or to enhance your enjoyment with the Philips Hue app. This Philips Hue white light bulb is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant.
 
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great, but not cheap
on December 21, 2020
Posted by: kurtdh
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love the Hue bulbs - have them all over my house. work without flaw and set up easy. The dimming range is exponentially better than any bulb I've used on a wall dimmer. I guess you get what you pay for as these are not cheap in comparison.
Length of ownership: 756
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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Get calls and texts on your wrist with this Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 smartwatch. The intuitive interface and touch bezel make it easy to access apps and send texts, and the 1.15GHz processor ensures fast performance. This Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 smartwatch has a durable chassis that stands up to heavy use and rough treatment.
 
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great watch / needs better battery life
on December 21, 2020
Posted by: kurtdh
Verified Purchase:Yes
Wife raves about it. Uses it to track her swimming and other exercises. She does not use it for the connectivity of texts nor phone calls. Only complaint is battery life - has to charge almost daily.
Length of ownership: 228
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
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4 out of 5
4
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4 out of 5
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Operate electrical appliances remotely with this TP-Link mini smart Wi-Fi plug. It lets you switch lights and other electronics on and off, check their current status and schedule their operation from your mobile device via the Kasa app. This TP-Link mini smart Wi-Fi plug supports voice control when paired with your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
 
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work great and great value
on December 21, 2020
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Great value and works as advertised. easy to fit multiple units on my holiday power strip and control them individually via Alexa
Length of ownership: 368
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Add a stunning focal point to your living room or office with this Samsung 65" QLED Smart TV. A precisely controlled backlight system automatically modifies contrast settings to display darker blacks and brighter whites. This Samsung 65" QLED Smart TV displays brilliant UHD HDR images and offers a Quantum Processor 4K for automatic picture optimization.
 
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Love it!
on December 21, 2020
Posted by: kurtdh
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Went for the Q80t vs the Q70t for the increased backlighting zones. I am glad I did! The extras on the 80 make it worth the extra $$ to me. crisp, clear, as deep a black as I've ever seen on a non-oled tv.
Length of ownership: 29
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Enjoy ease and great taste in little space with the Keurig~ K-Slim~ single serve coffee maker in Black. The K-Slim~ coffee maker features MultiStream Technology~, an innovative way to more evenly saturate the coffee grounds* in every K-Cup~ pod. This technique extracts full flavor and aroma from your K-Cup~ pod, so you can enjoy an exceptionally flavorful experience every time you brew. At just 5~ wide, the K-Slim~ single serve coffee maker fits neatly on your countertop, making it the perfect choice for when space-saving and simplicity are important. The K-Slim~ brewer brings together the performance and simplicity that Keurig is known for, in a slim and sleek design. You also get the convenience you desire with the capacity to brew up to four 8 oz. cups before refilling the 46 oz. removable water reservoir, and the ability to enjoy a fast and fresh-brewed 8, 10, or 12 oz. cup at the push of a button. Choose from hundreds of flavorful K-Cup~ pod varieties of coffee, tea, cocoa, and more. With the K-Slim~ brewer, your delicious morning cup or midday pick-me-up is always ready in minutes, and you never have to sacrifice countertop space for taste again. *vs. leading national Keurig~ K-Classic~ brewer
 
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quick little keurig
on July 24, 2020
Posted by: kurtdh
Verified Purchase:Yes
needed a maker to take on vacation and this fit the bill great. small, brews quickly.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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At your desk, on the couch, or out in the yard, Surface Pro 7 adapts to the way you work with laptop-to-tablet versatility. And now, it delivers more power than ever, with a laptop-class Intel Core processor, all-day battery~, Instant On, and improved graphics ~ plus more multitasking connections, including both USB-C and USB-A ports.
 
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great for teaching
on July 24, 2020
Posted by: kurtdh
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quick and light to circulate the room and wirelessly project my content
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Roku Premiere is the easy way to start streaming in HD, 4K, and HDR picture. Quickly find and stream your favorite movies in eye-popping 4K picture with the 4K Spotlight channel. Setup is so simple~just plug your player into your TV with the included Premium High-Speed HDMI~ Cable and connect to the internet. It~s incredible picture at an exceptional value. Stream a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including award-winning Roku~ Originals and 200+ live TV channels~only on The Roku Channel. Your conveniently customizable home screen places popular channels like Disney+, Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, and Hulu front and center. You~ll spend more time streaming and less time scrolling. The free Roku mobile app acts as a second remote so you can search with your voice, enjoy private listening with wireless headphones, and so much more. Roku Premiere works with popular voice assistants. You can ask your Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled device to search for shows, launch apps, and more. Control your TV using the Apple Home app or Siri on your Apple devices. You can also share photos, videos, and music from your Apple device using AirPlay.
 
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Good streamer but remote is lacking
on March 22, 2020
Posted by: kurtdh
Verified Purchase:Yes
The streamer, in and of itself ,is fine. Works great. The remote, on the other hand is missing a couple key features, IMHO. 1) no power button, 2) no volume controls, and 3) no programmable buttons. 1 and 2 require having to use multiple remotes when Roku has a remote that does these things, but it is not bundled with the Premiere. #3 is not a deal breaker, but again, Roku has one that does.
Length of ownership: 33
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 out of 5
4
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3
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3 out of 5
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Create a vibrant ambiance with the Hue Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Lay it on the floor, let it stand on the cabinet, or mount it on the back of the TV, and paint your wall with light. This starter kit is everything you need to set up Hue Play in your home, with the Hue bridge included.
 
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not as advertized
on January 18, 2020
Posted by: kurtdh
Verified Purchase:Yes
the lights do change colors - manually by app. But to be effective as behind tv lights, another product is required at a $250 price tag. Item returned
Length of ownership: 22
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Mel is at ot again
on December 27, 2019
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Another bloody Mel Gibson movie... some scenes very graphic, but story of an American Revolutionary war fighter is solid.
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Get calls and texts on your wrist with this Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 smartwatch. The intuitive interface and touch bezel make it easy to access apps and send texts, and the 1.15GHz processor ensures fast performance. This Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 smartwatch has a durable chassis that stands up to heavy use and rough treatment.
 

Can this watch be connected to alexia?

According to reviewer hounddog on 11/12/2019, "YES, ALEXA!! I added the Alexa App, called "Talk to Alexa" In the companion "Galaxy Wearable" App. You can find it in the App section: Discover>Top Watch Apps>Categories>Lifestyle>Top Paid. I can ask Alexa to answer questions, things that I would typically Google on my phone, in addition to finding out the weather, set timers, and control my smart home, RIGHT FROM MY WRIST! I have tested various requests using my Active 2 vs asking Alexa in my home. The responses were identical. The first photo below is of Alexa ready to listen, and you can program her to launch when you double tap the Home button."
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Create a vibrant ambiance with the Hue Play light bar. Choose from 16 million colors to experience different light effects. Lay it on the floor, let it stand on the cabinet, or mount it on the back of the TV, and paint your wall with light. This starter kit is everything you need to set up Hue Play in your home, with the Hue bridge included.
 

Can the lights sync with the LG nanocell 8 series tv or do I have to have the sync box?

must use the $250 sync box regardless of tv brand
6 years, 4 months ago
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Upgrade your home theater with the 7.2 channel Denon AVR-S950H. Features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Atmos height virtualization technology, plus the latest video technologies such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, HOG, eARC support and 4K video upscaling. Connect your media players and TV with eight HDMI inputs and two outputs with full HDCP 2.3 support on all ports. The front-panel USB offers convenient audio playback of MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD (2.8/5.6MHz) files for hi-res listening. Stream popular music services like Spotify, Pandora, Tidal and more via Bluetooth and with HEOS built-in. Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for seamless voice control. And with the award-winning Denon setup assistant, the Denon AVR-S950H is simple to connect and enjoy.
 

Can you play FM & AM radio?

yes
6 years, 6 months ago
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Upgrade your home theater with the 7.2 channel Denon AVR-S950H. Features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Atmos height virtualization technology, plus the latest video technologies such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, HOG, eARC support and 4K video upscaling. Connect your media players and TV with eight HDMI inputs and two outputs with full HDCP 2.3 support on all ports. The front-panel USB offers convenient audio playback of MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD (2.8/5.6MHz) files for hi-res listening. Stream popular music services like Spotify, Pandora, Tidal and more via Bluetooth and with HEOS built-in. Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for seamless voice control. And with the award-winning Denon setup assistant, the Denon AVR-S950H is simple to connect and enjoy.
 

Will this unit support 2 sub woofers at the same time?

yes. that is what the 2 means in 7.2 channel
L/R front
L/R surround
center front
L/R "presence" front or rear (or atmos)
2 subs
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Enjoy clear, dynamic bass with this Klipsch SPL subwoofer. Its 10-inch cerametallic cone woofer is lightweight, rigid and matted to a dual-layer copper-wound voice coil for virtually distortion-free output, and its 200W Class D amplifier provides efficient performance. The front-firing port design of this Klipsch SPL subwoofer enables flexible placement and prevents resonance.
 

is the spl100 wireless

no...in fact it needs 2 wires - A/C power and a signal wire from receiver
6 years, 6 months ago
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Upgrade your home theater with the 7.2 channel Denon AVR-S950H. Features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Atmos height virtualization technology, plus the latest video technologies such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, HOG, eARC support and 4K video upscaling. Connect your media players and TV with eight HDMI inputs and two outputs with full HDCP 2.3 support on all ports. The front-panel USB offers convenient audio playback of MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD (2.8/5.6MHz) files for hi-res listening. Stream popular music services like Spotify, Pandora, Tidal and more via Bluetooth and with HEOS built-in. Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for seamless voice control. And with the award-winning Denon setup assistant, the Denon AVR-S950H is simple to connect and enjoy.
 

I just hooked up my new AVR. My zone 2 was not producing very much volume. Is zone 2 capable of lots of volume. My speakers are direct wired for the back yard.

I use all my connections for a home theater, so zone 2 is my atmos. When I play music (7 ch stereo) all speakers seem to be equal volume. I would check zone 2s sync volume setting (syncs the two zone's volumes)
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Get smart about audio with this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver. It brings home audio experience into the future with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast technology for music streaming. Access your favorite streaming services through the included app, and integration with Amazon Alexa lets you control this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver with your voice.
 

Can the auxiliary input be used for a turntable?

not directly.
from the manual:
"To use a turntable, a commercially-available phono equalizer amplifier is required. Connect the output of the phono equalizer amplifier to the unit."
hope this helps
6 years, 9 months ago
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kurtdh
 
Get smart about audio with this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver. It brings home audio experience into the future with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast technology for music streaming. Access your favorite streaming services through the included app, and integration with Amazon Alexa lets you control this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver with your voice.
 

Does this unit allow you to play different music in each zone? For example: can I watch a movie in the main zone and play music via an airplay 2 device (iPhone).

I'm sorry, but no. According to the manual:
"The same input source is applied to both Zone A and Zone B."
You can play either zone, or both, but all speakers will play the same thins.

I believe you can move up a level or so to get the function you desire, but am not sure.
6 years, 9 months ago
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kurtdh
 
Get smart about audio with this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver. It brings home audio experience into the future with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast technology for music streaming. Access your favorite streaming services through the included app, and integration with Amazon Alexa lets you control this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver with your voice.
 

Can the auxiliary input be used for a turntable?

According to the manual:

"To use a turntable, a commercially-available phono equalizer amplifier is required. Connect the output of the phono equalizer amplifier to the unit."

It does not have a specific turntable input - those are different than other inputs like CD players.

Hope this helps
6 years, 9 months ago
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kurtdh
 
Get smart about audio with this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver. It brings home audio experience into the future with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast technology for music streaming. Access your favorite streaming services through the included app, and integration with Amazon Alexa lets you control this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver with your voice.
 

My TV has apps like Netflix and other streaming services. For sound to run through my audio system the amp must support Audio Return Channel. It’s generally HDMI 2 on most 4K TVs. Does this receiver support ARC? If not, which one does? Thank you.

yes it does support ARC. Make sure the "HDMI Control" in the setting menu is set to "on" nd then choose "HDMI" - "ARC Enable".

It should be the default setting of ARC on.

Hope this helps
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