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- First reviewNovember 23, 2018
- Last reviewDecember 20, 2020
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- First answerJanuary 27, 2019
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Simplify your TV experience with this Caavo control center. The main unit~s four HDMI inputs let you connect cable and media boxes and game consoles, so you can switch between components easily and search for content in one place. Operate this Caavo control center hands-free via Amazon Alexa, Google Voice, the included voice-activated remote, or the Caavo mobile app (iOS).
Customer Rating
5
Excellent product with room for improvement
on January 27, 2019
Posted by: Akin
from NC, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
We needed a HDMI switch and were thinking of purchasing one of those inexpensive americhinese ones, but were doubtful of their quality. Enter Caavo. For 60$ this is a great buy, and if you (like in our case) have a 30$ BB giftcard laying around doing nothing, well then... that makes Caavo a must, no brainer buy. We're not particularly interested in Caavo's voice search across platforms and deep linking capabilities, but are currently running a 45 day free trial of the service just to see how it works. Aaaaand... it works. For now.
HDMI switching is our main focus, and when it comes to switching between inputs, Caavo does not disappoint. It's fast, it does what it claims it does, build quality is decent and most importantly, for 60 (or less) $ it is quite inexpensive. The remote control has a sensor and it activates upon detecting a movement (this will help with battery life, I presume) and some of the buttons are capacitive, which is a nice feature. Also, you can use the remote to control devices connected to Caavo. In our case, a Roku stick and Xbox One S. Watching Netflix on Roku, but want to switch to Xbox One S and check your messages? No problem. Switch the input and use the same remote to navigate Xbox's GUI/menu. Brilliant! The only con when it comes to the remote control is the fact that the buttons are not backlit, but I guess the capacitive feature is there to help you with finding the right button in a darkened room.
If there are any other cons it would be the fact that the box and the remote are made out of shiny, glossy plastic which makes them both fingerprint and dust magnets. It's mind boggling why manufacturers keep using glossy plastic on their products, when it always and without exception makes the product a fingerprint and dust turbo-mega magnet. Also, wish there were some customization options (for instance, replacing the default icons/symbols for inputs) or some GUI skins, but those are some minor complaints. We've also noticed that the right top of the device gets a bit warm(ish), just above HDMI1 and HDMI2 ports, but I guess that's to be expected. Hopefully it does not affect the device's performance.
All in all, we highly recommend this device. Especially it it's on sale. You won't regret it.
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Customer Rating
5
Fast, clean, great!
on November 23, 2018
Posted by: Akin
from Greensboro, NC, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Product was delivered fast, profesionally installed, staff was curteous and professional. Recommended. Thumbs up for Best Buy.
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5
Do you take sugar?
on November 23, 2018
Posted by: Akin
from Greensboro, NC, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
By far, one of the best movies of all time. Flawless execution. Plot, characters, visuals, dialogue, music... everything that makes a movie was done the way it should be done. This movie should be studied in every film school. If you haven't seen it, do it. If you don't own it, buy it. Steelcase is a nice touch too.
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Terrorists seize an L.A. skyscraper and hold everyone inside prisoner. That is, everyone except New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis), whose estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) is among the hostages. Now, McClane must evade fire from the bad guys and gets little help from the local police as he mounts a daring one-man rescue mission. Slam-bang action hit also stars Alan Rickman, Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleason, William Atherton, Alexander Godunov. 132 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles English (SDH), Spanish; audio commentary; featurette; theatrical trailer; TV spot; photo gallery; more.
Customer Rating
5
All good, except digital code missing
on November 23, 2018
Posted by: Akin
from Greensboro, NC, USA
All is good, except the digital code insert was missing. Product was brand new, sealed, said Blu-ray+Digital on both covers, Moviesanywhere logo on the back (with code being mentioned), but digital code insert inside the case was missing. Will try emailing Fox since this is hardly Best Buy's fault. Recommended nevertheless.
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The redesigned M-Series~ All-in-One 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bar from VIZIO combines supreme convenience with powerful performance. Thrilling sound is achieved with separate tweeters and woofers, plus built-in dual 3~ subwoofers, all in a striking angular shape with a dark charcoal finish. There are no additional speakers or cables needed. HDMI connectivity offers the highest-quality audio with quick and easy setup, allowing you to control the sound bar with your TV remote. (HDMI and all audio cables included.) DTS~ Virtual:X~ creates an immersive experience with room-filling, floor-to-ceiling, virtualized 3D sound that transforms music into a live concert, or a sci-fi film into an intergalactic adventure. The M-Series~ All-in-One features the all-new Voice Assistant Input that gives you the convenience of a voice assistant you are already accustomed to (sold separately) and lets you operate it right through the sound bar for upgraded audio. You can also wirelessly connect your phone or any compatible Bluetooth device for high-quality music streaming. The VIZIO M-Series All-in-One Sound Bar is a hassle-free, plug-and-play audio solution that does the job of many speakers, turning your living room into a captivating home theater.
Can the soundbar be powered on along with the TV via detection of activity on the optical port, like Samsung soundbars do? We do not have ARC port on our TV.
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Simplify your TV experience with this Caavo control center. The main unit~s four HDMI inputs let you connect cable and media boxes and game consoles, so you can switch between components easily and search for content in one place. Operate this Caavo control center hands-free via Amazon Alexa, Google Voice, the included voice-activated remote, or the Caavo mobile app (iOS).
Will this replace xxfinity box? Does it have recording functionality.
No. This product has absolutely no recording capabilities. It's a HDMI switch. You can connect up to 4 HDMI devices to it and then connect the device to your TV. It's remote control unit will replace (to a certain extent) your other remote control units so you can use the same remote to navigate Xbox/Playstation, Roku, Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, Blu-Ray player etc.
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