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Everything you need is right in your screen. Watch, work and chat - all without connecting a separate PC - with Smart Monitor. Your favorite content, productivity and video call apps are built-in for a simpler and more stylish desk setup that’s a joy to use every time.
Excellent Hybrid Smart TV & Monitor
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5.0
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This is a great all-in-one hybrid monitor, the smart monitor with the combination of work/play in full HD and a 4K cinematic for watching movies. The stand is quite heavy and super easy to assemble; attach the stand to the base plate and the monitor (all you need is a standard Phillips screwdriver). To my surprise, there is no power adapter box, just a 5 feet long power cord that connects from the monitor to any power source. After going through the monitor's setup, it connected to the internet, and I signed into my Samsung account. A monitor that delivers a smart TV experience when taking a break from work, school, or playing games. This is an excellent device for working from a home environment. USB, USB-C (which supports up to 65 watts of charging power), and two HDMI. The built-in stereo speakers are adaptive to deliver a more enjoyable and refined sound experience, which adjusts the sound in different situations, from speech, music, and ambient sound. You can connect external speakers via BlueTooth or a Wi-Fi-enabled device, but note that there is no 3.5 mm audio jack (Aux). The included remote control is sleek, basic in design, easy to use, and recharges with a USB-C connection. It is very responsive and provides voice activation. One cool feature about the monitor is that when I turn on my computer, the monitor detects the computer, and it turns itself on.
You can connect a computer via HDMI or USB-C (included), which is straightforward. The HDMI is standard so that you can plug any gaming console. The picture quality is excellent, the display delivers an Ultra HD resolution with many colors, and the picture delivers enough pixels. You can always tweak the picture setting to make things fit your needs. This is a Samsung smart tv, so you get a ton of apps, just to name a few: Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, HBO max, AppleTV, and so much more. Mobile device mirror into the monitor by simply taping your phone on the left side of the monitor. So, while watching a movie, you can mirror what is on your phone. The display quality is 4K, which is bright, pleasant, and enjoyable. As a monitor, 32 inches is excellent for those who want more screen coverage for their programs. I use it a lot to place two window screens side by side. This monitor is great for work at home office, study room, or a small room. I like it a lot because I can take a short break, watch movies, play games, or use the monitor independently without the computer. To conclude, this smart tv/monitor is loaded with many features and options.
You can connect a computer via HDMI or USB-C (included), which is straightforward. The HDMI is standard so that you can plug any gaming console. The picture quality is excellent, the display delivers an Ultra HD resolution with many colors, and the picture delivers enough pixels. You can always tweak the picture setting to make things fit your needs. This is a Samsung smart tv, so you get a ton of apps, just to name a few: Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, HBO max, AppleTV, and so much more. Mobile device mirror into the monitor by simply taping your phone on the left side of the monitor. So, while watching a movie, you can mirror what is on your phone. The display quality is 4K, which is bright, pleasant, and enjoyable. As a monitor, 32 inches is excellent for those who want more screen coverage for their programs. I use it a lot to place two window screens side by side. This monitor is great for work at home office, study room, or a small room. I like it a lot because I can take a short break, watch movies, play games, or use the monitor independently without the computer. To conclude, this smart tv/monitor is loaded with many features and options.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Spread powerful sound anywhere you go and anywhere you are with the XE300 Wireless Speaker. With IP67 Waterproof, dustproof and shockproof design, this speaker is designed to thrive in any environment. With all day battery life and an impressive line shape diffuser this speaker ensures everyone at the party hears uncompromised sound quality throughout the room.
Great portable speaker
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5.0
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Sony’s SRS series portable speakers are designed to have powerful sound anywhere you go. They produce a full-range sound and line-shape diffuser for the best wider listening area by spreading the sound further and wider to the sides. Contrary to similar speakers, which transmit the sound mostly when you are in front of the speaker. The sound gets correctly balanced, which produces a high-quality sound without distortion. The bass is acceptable. It is designed to make this truly portable to take anywhere (beach, pool, park, etc.) since it is water, sand, and shock proof. I get many listening hours at medium volume on a single full charge. Not sure how long it will last at total blast volume. It gets fully charged very quickly and comes with its own USB-C type charging cable. Note that it doesn’t come with a wall charger. I feel this is not an issue for most people since you can use a wall charger from your other devices (e.g., mobile phone). Using a standard wall charger for many devices is excellent for reducing production costs and, simultaneously, helping the environment—props to Sony designers for being environmentally responsible. With the Sony SRS series speakers, you can optimize your sound experience with the control Party Connect feature via the Sony Music Center app. If the speakers are of the same models, you can have one speaker play sound on the right side while another plays on the left side. The Music Center app has features to change the setting and play with your music. Overall, this is a good speaker; if you get more than one, you can experience the best sound through party connect.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dyson - Outsize+ Cordless Vacuum - Iron/Red
The Dyson Outsize+ is Dyson's largest intelligent cordless vacuum with laser illumination. It is engineered with the suction power, additional run time, larger format, and tools designed to deep clean your whole home. A laser on the Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head reveals invisible dust on hard floors. In auto mode, the machine optimizes power and run time based on floor type. Dyson's de-tangling Digital Motorbar XL cleaner head deep cleans carpets and hard floors. The 25% wider cleaner head, 150% larger bin, and twice the run time compared to the Dyson V15 Detect covers more floor with each pass and allows for more cleaning between bin emptying and charges. Its versatile cordless format transforms into a handled vacuum with one click so you can clean up high, down low, and everywhere in-between. Comes with a 2-year warranty and lifetime Dyson support.
Great for large house
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5.0
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This Dyson Outsize vac it's like a regular cordless stick vacuum, but it's bigger with more features. Because of its large size, it is now suitable for any home, even a large one. This Outsize is not a standard stick vac; it is a full-size vacuum. The Outsize comes with one docking station with an attachable charger and one additional charger for the extra battery. The extra easy swappable battery allows this vac to work for larger homes. The dust bin container is larger, and with that capacity, you would only need to empty the vac once after each use. For most people, vacuuming is one of the most dreaded home cleaning tasks. Now I am emptying less; in turn, I am wasting less time vacuuming. Each battery has approximately 60 minutes of runtime; time depends on the mode setting and size/quantity of particles. Changing the batteries is very flexible; it can be charged when placing the vac in the docking station, it can be charged directly on the vac (not in the station), or charged the batteries on their own.
Accessories/tools included: (1) a motorized mini head is excellent for stairs or cleaning upholstery (fantastic to get rid of pet hair), (2) an angled crevice tool, (3) crevice tool, (4) an adjustable flexible brush, which is very soft and won't be scratching anything, and (5)it includes a storage clip that attaches to the wand to store two accessories.
The main roller head is a bit larger than most stick vacs, so it is a great design to cover larger room space, making cleaning more efficient. This larger head results in doing a lot less work because it covers more floor space. The performance is great on both hard floors as well as carpets. What I like about the large head-deep clean is that it works on both hard floor and carpet, and the best part is that I haven't seen a bunch of hair getting tangled in the roller. The laser detection reveals microscopic dust; in a sense, it makes it hard to see dust visible on hard floors. The slim head's unique laser features beams a floor-facing green light to illuminate fine particulates, so you don't miss anything. The laser detects/reveal is not designed for carpet, and there is an option to turn off the laser.
The LCD control panel shows the current performance, cleaning mode, and run time. It will also show you maintenance reminders or troubleshooting, such as filter not placed correctly or filter blockage.
The HEPA level filtration is quality made and the best design. It does a great job, and I haven't detected any air leaking out of the unit; all of it comes out of the HEPA filter. Very easy to clean and maintain; rinse with just tap water and let it dry for a day or so. In conclusion, the vacuum system works well and is very easy to use.
Accessories/tools included: (1) a motorized mini head is excellent for stairs or cleaning upholstery (fantastic to get rid of pet hair), (2) an angled crevice tool, (3) crevice tool, (4) an adjustable flexible brush, which is very soft and won't be scratching anything, and (5)it includes a storage clip that attaches to the wand to store two accessories.
The main roller head is a bit larger than most stick vacs, so it is a great design to cover larger room space, making cleaning more efficient. This larger head results in doing a lot less work because it covers more floor space. The performance is great on both hard floors as well as carpets. What I like about the large head-deep clean is that it works on both hard floor and carpet, and the best part is that I haven't seen a bunch of hair getting tangled in the roller. The laser detection reveals microscopic dust; in a sense, it makes it hard to see dust visible on hard floors. The slim head's unique laser features beams a floor-facing green light to illuminate fine particulates, so you don't miss anything. The laser detects/reveal is not designed for carpet, and there is an option to turn off the laser.
The LCD control panel shows the current performance, cleaning mode, and run time. It will also show you maintenance reminders or troubleshooting, such as filter not placed correctly or filter blockage.
The HEPA level filtration is quality made and the best design. It does a great job, and I haven't detected any air leaking out of the unit; all of it comes out of the HEPA filter. Very easy to clean and maintain; rinse with just tap water and let it dry for a day or so. In conclusion, the vacuum system works well and is very easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Normatec 3 by Hyperice is the next evolution of the iconic Normatec series, using dynamic air compression to advance your wellness, recover faster, improve your training, and maximize your performance. Normatec’s patented precision pulse technology helps to increase circulation, revive muscles, and reduce swelling and has long been the choice of elite athletes and consumers throughout the globe.
Amazing for health, wellness and body recovery
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5.0
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I am a multi-sport athlete, working out and training 5 to 6 days a week, and I put a lot of physical stress on my body. For me, I need to have a quick recovery so I can continue with my daily tasks. This compression boot system does an excellent job of rapid recovery, maximizing performance, improving training, and overall wellness. When someone exercise, their body builds up lactic acid and other metabolites as byproducts; also, there are microscopic tissue damage and fatigue. All of these happening in the body results in muscle soreness and pain. After a hard training or workout, I sometimes experience difficulty walking (legs feel heavy) and sometimes even sitting down. Compression boots work by helping the body squeeze the lactic acid, inflammation, and all metabolites out of your legs and back into the heart; afterward, they get metabolized and eliminated.
Using the system is easy (plug & play), charge the device, download the app, insert the leg into the leg compressor, and attach the connector to the junction box and air outlet. You can use only one leg attachment compressor if you desire, but note that there is the extra step requiring the use of a blocking plug on the hose not being used. One can operate the system with just the control unit, which allows for attachment type selection (arm, hip, or leg), pressure level, ZoneBoost, time adjustment, display screen, and start/stop button. With the app, you get the best experience, with preset routine settings or self-customizable.
Available routines/settings: post-workout recovery, post-run recovery, improve your sleep, freshen your legs, activate your legs, long day unwind, pre-run warm up, pre workout warm up. There is also a similar arms routine, but you would need the arm attachment sold separately, which I will get. There are five zones on the leg boot: (1) foot, (2) calf, (3) knee, (4) lower quad, and (5) upper quad. The routine preset setting or manual control allows for Zone Boost, which concentrates or gives extra (time or pressure) to one or more zones.
How the system compresses the leg varies by routine. The first pump fills up all the zones in a sequence, and then it releases the air; I think the system feels the legs to know the required pressure. The compression starts from the feet and gradually moves up to the upper thighs. Depending on the selected routine, the compression sequence will vary. Also, the compression creates a pulsation movement from the feet to the upper thighs and repeats this a couple of times. What this compression does is pushes more of the fluids in the extremities up to the upper body, so it gets flushed out.
It feels AMAZING! Not exaggerating; my legs feel rejuvenated. Fantastic product to fight muscle soreness and get back in the game; now do more of what you love.
Portable, depending on the duration and routine, the battery can give you two or more sessions. The boots are incredibly high-tech material, rugged, and well built. To conclude, the Normatec compression boots make a quick, easy-to-use, portable, and enjoyable muscle recovery.
Using the system is easy (plug & play), charge the device, download the app, insert the leg into the leg compressor, and attach the connector to the junction box and air outlet. You can use only one leg attachment compressor if you desire, but note that there is the extra step requiring the use of a blocking plug on the hose not being used. One can operate the system with just the control unit, which allows for attachment type selection (arm, hip, or leg), pressure level, ZoneBoost, time adjustment, display screen, and start/stop button. With the app, you get the best experience, with preset routine settings or self-customizable.
Available routines/settings: post-workout recovery, post-run recovery, improve your sleep, freshen your legs, activate your legs, long day unwind, pre-run warm up, pre workout warm up. There is also a similar arms routine, but you would need the arm attachment sold separately, which I will get. There are five zones on the leg boot: (1) foot, (2) calf, (3) knee, (4) lower quad, and (5) upper quad. The routine preset setting or manual control allows for Zone Boost, which concentrates or gives extra (time or pressure) to one or more zones.
How the system compresses the leg varies by routine. The first pump fills up all the zones in a sequence, and then it releases the air; I think the system feels the legs to know the required pressure. The compression starts from the feet and gradually moves up to the upper thighs. Depending on the selected routine, the compression sequence will vary. Also, the compression creates a pulsation movement from the feet to the upper thighs and repeats this a couple of times. What this compression does is pushes more of the fluids in the extremities up to the upper body, so it gets flushed out.
It feels AMAZING! Not exaggerating; my legs feel rejuvenated. Fantastic product to fight muscle soreness and get back in the game; now do more of what you love.
Portable, depending on the duration and routine, the battery can give you two or more sessions. The boots are incredibly high-tech material, rugged, and well built. To conclude, the Normatec compression boots make a quick, easy-to-use, portable, and enjoyable muscle recovery.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Emerson - Sensi Touch Smart Programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat- Works with Alexa, C-Wire Required - Silver
From across the room or across the country, Sensi makes it easy for you to remotely control and schedule your home comfort - Anytime. Anywhere.
Excellent smart thermostat
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5.0
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Now an excellent modern-looking thermostat with a nightlight for guests to quickly locate at night. When one is not home, I can control it remotely via the Sensi app on my phone (Android). Designed very well and has an excellent interface with many cool features.
In my case, the installation was fast and easy, thanks to the app installation guide wizard. Before removing the old thermostat connected to the wires, the guide recommends taking a picture as a reference. On the app, you tell it what wires are on the old thermostat, and then the app will give you a custom mad connection depending on your current wires. The kit comes with stickers to label your specific connected wires. After all the wires are attached to the new base plate, the next step is to set up the Wi-Fi configuration. Once all that is complete, use the Alexa app to add this device to your account to be able to control the thermostat with a voice command. My favorite settings in the app that would help me save energy costs are (1) Service Reminder for filter and maintenance, (2) Min & Max cooling/heating temperature, and (3) Humidity Control. I rarely lower my cooling temperature below 73°, and once I had a guest staying overnight, someone dropped the temperate to 67°. With the Senci app, I don't have to worry about someone playing with my thermostat. The Service Reminder setting does notify you of the important task of changing the filter and doing system maintenance. For an A/C, flushing drain pipes and coil cleaning prolong the unit's life and save on cooling/heating costs.
Overall, I am satisfied with the Senci smart thermostat. Easy to install, the ability for remote control, easy to program, service reminder, min/max control setting, humidity control, modern look.
In my case, the installation was fast and easy, thanks to the app installation guide wizard. Before removing the old thermostat connected to the wires, the guide recommends taking a picture as a reference. On the app, you tell it what wires are on the old thermostat, and then the app will give you a custom mad connection depending on your current wires. The kit comes with stickers to label your specific connected wires. After all the wires are attached to the new base plate, the next step is to set up the Wi-Fi configuration. Once all that is complete, use the Alexa app to add this device to your account to be able to control the thermostat with a voice command. My favorite settings in the app that would help me save energy costs are (1) Service Reminder for filter and maintenance, (2) Min & Max cooling/heating temperature, and (3) Humidity Control. I rarely lower my cooling temperature below 73°, and once I had a guest staying overnight, someone dropped the temperate to 67°. With the Senci app, I don't have to worry about someone playing with my thermostat. The Service Reminder setting does notify you of the important task of changing the filter and doing system maintenance. For an A/C, flushing drain pipes and coil cleaning prolong the unit's life and save on cooling/heating costs.
Overall, I am satisfied with the Senci smart thermostat. Easy to install, the ability for remote control, easy to program, service reminder, min/max control setting, humidity control, modern look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make hot, fast, delicious meals, snacks, and sides while barely lifting a finger! The Alexa-compatible NN-SV79MS uses smart technology to help you multitask your creations virtually hands-free. With a Built-in Genius sensor that automatically adjusts power and cooking times based on different foods, NN-SV79MS is your own personal sous chef, ensuring every meal is cooked to perfection. Enjoy features such as Turbo Defrost, 20 preset auto cook menu items, delay start and timer, quick 30-Sec, and popcorn button with 3 cooking levels, powered by 1200 watts for precise cooking, heating, and warming. With a super-quick setup that meets Amazon’s Certified for Humans criteria, this unit goes from out-of-the-box to prepping large holiday meals in no time at all. And it's packed with 100 voice commands, to make cooking and reheating easier than ever. With a premium stainless-steel face and dial control, NN-SV79MS is ready for center stage in your kitchen; and with a large 1.4 cu ft interior capacity, it not only handles large family meals, but helps you look great doing it.
Impressive technology for evenly heating/cooking
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5.0
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This is my first inverter technology microwave oven, and I am extremely impressed with how it heats/cooks food. The technology does get the heat to the center of any food item. This model has Alexa built inside, making it convenient when you start the microwave near the kitchen or any room in the house. The power cord is high quality, heavy-duty, and has an acceptable length for any countertop or table, 3.75 ft (45 in/ 114cm). Outside dimensions: 17 in wide, 20.5 in length, 12.75 in depth. Inside dimensions: 13.35 in width x 13 in length x 9.15 in depth. The door frame has stainless steel on the front, and the window has a nice little dark tint. The roller with the place is easy to insert and always stays put.
The control panel has a roller knob, which is for Start/Select, Cook Time, Weight, and Auto/Sensor Cook), and six buttons (Microwave, Popcorn, Turbo/Defrost, Quick 30 (second), Timer/Clock, Stop/Reset). The cooking time election is with a roller knob, so there is no numeric pad on the panel. A feature not very common with other microwaves is the Genius' built-in sensor, which reheats a meal with one push of the dial without selecting power and cooking time. The sensor technology measures the food's humidity and calculates the necessary time. The sensor can heat 1 to 4 cups of coffee, milk, or soup. Also, the sensor can cook potatoes, fresh/frozen vegetables, frozen pizza/ entrees/ dinners/ breakfast/ nuggets, oatmeal, rice, pasta, and frozen pancake; for best results, make certain food item is within the specified weight range. The operating manual has a couple of charts with instructions and recommendations for various food items and which function to use.
It is easy to set up with Alexa. You download the app on a mobile device, plug the microwave (which will start the setup mode), select add device on the app, follow the instructions to scan the QR code on the microwave door frame, and the app completes the connection. With Alexa, you can start the microwave with voice commands such as cooking for a specific time (e.g., "Alexa, microwave/cook for x time and y seconds), stop/ pause time ("Alexa stop/pause the microwave). Using Alexa on a microwave is great for those who use it for cooking (not just heating) because it allows multi-tasking. You could be making dinner, and you need to defrost a chicken for cooking, but at the same time, you are chopping vegetables; with a busy hand, Alexa would save you time and avoid leaving marks on the microwave control panel. Some items require weight or quantity, such as defrosting chicken breast; "Alexa defrost one lbs of chicken breast." Giving Alexa command is much easier than going through all the different buttons or knobs. My son's favorite command is "Alexa, microwave/cook 3.5ox of popcorn,"; and he is impressed that they don't get burnt and that almost all kernels get popped (except 3-5 kernels). My favorite use is warming my frozen breakfast eggwhich (bread-free sandwich), "Alexa microwave/cook frozen breakfast." Compared to my old microwave, this Panasonic inverter tech does a fantastic job at cooking my frozen breakfast evenly and at the right temperature without burning edges and cold centers.
Overall, I like this new inverter technology microwave with Alexa. It is straightforward to use, has many functions, and the best part is that it does an impressive job at evenly heating food. Product technology is unique and looks well built.
The control panel has a roller knob, which is for Start/Select, Cook Time, Weight, and Auto/Sensor Cook), and six buttons (Microwave, Popcorn, Turbo/Defrost, Quick 30 (second), Timer/Clock, Stop/Reset). The cooking time election is with a roller knob, so there is no numeric pad on the panel. A feature not very common with other microwaves is the Genius' built-in sensor, which reheats a meal with one push of the dial without selecting power and cooking time. The sensor technology measures the food's humidity and calculates the necessary time. The sensor can heat 1 to 4 cups of coffee, milk, or soup. Also, the sensor can cook potatoes, fresh/frozen vegetables, frozen pizza/ entrees/ dinners/ breakfast/ nuggets, oatmeal, rice, pasta, and frozen pancake; for best results, make certain food item is within the specified weight range. The operating manual has a couple of charts with instructions and recommendations for various food items and which function to use.
It is easy to set up with Alexa. You download the app on a mobile device, plug the microwave (which will start the setup mode), select add device on the app, follow the instructions to scan the QR code on the microwave door frame, and the app completes the connection. With Alexa, you can start the microwave with voice commands such as cooking for a specific time (e.g., "Alexa, microwave/cook for x time and y seconds), stop/ pause time ("Alexa stop/pause the microwave). Using Alexa on a microwave is great for those who use it for cooking (not just heating) because it allows multi-tasking. You could be making dinner, and you need to defrost a chicken for cooking, but at the same time, you are chopping vegetables; with a busy hand, Alexa would save you time and avoid leaving marks on the microwave control panel. Some items require weight or quantity, such as defrosting chicken breast; "Alexa defrost one lbs of chicken breast." Giving Alexa command is much easier than going through all the different buttons or knobs. My son's favorite command is "Alexa, microwave/cook 3.5ox of popcorn,"; and he is impressed that they don't get burnt and that almost all kernels get popped (except 3-5 kernels). My favorite use is warming my frozen breakfast eggwhich (bread-free sandwich), "Alexa microwave/cook frozen breakfast." Compared to my old microwave, this Panasonic inverter tech does a fantastic job at cooking my frozen breakfast evenly and at the right temperature without burning edges and cold centers.
Overall, I like this new inverter technology microwave with Alexa. It is straightforward to use, has many functions, and the best part is that it does an impressive job at evenly heating food. Product technology is unique and looks well built.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Wyze Lock Keypad makes Wyze Lock even better. Get Wyze Lock Keypad to unlock your door with a code. Wyze Lock Keypad allows you to share time-based codes with guests that only work on specific days and over specific times. It works great in the dark with a crisp LED and locks your Wyze Lock at a single touch of a button.
Works great with Wyze Lock
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5.0
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The Wyze Lock takes an existing door lock and makes it smart; no need to change a lock on the front, the bolt, or keys. With this affordable device, you can unlock/lock without a key and give guest codes. The best part is that it is easy and only takes a few minutes to install. Note that Wyze lock and keypad are sold separately. The keypad casing is plastic, but it seems well made. It is mounted with a metal plate to a wall or a door with double-sided tape or screws. When pressed, the keypad numbers light up, so it works great at night. The keypad has a nice and simple design, and the box includes two Duracell batteries, a mounting plate, screws, and double-sided tape attached to the plate.
Heads-up, when installing the Wyze Lock and you go outside your house, make sure you have your house key or smartphone because you might get lockout. Installation and connecting the keypad to the lock were easy with the Wize app wizard. The guide goes step by step, and if you get an issue or what to see a video, the app has a "Show me how" option, and YouTube instructions show up. The installation is broken down into simple steps. The setting in the app for the keypad had the battery lever information and the option to create and share guest codes (4-8 digit codes). What is great about having the keypad separate from the lock is that it can be placed next to the door, against the wall, and removed anytime you want. I installed my keypad near the door's frame but high up so it wouldn't be accessible to my neighbors' kids. Overall, I am satisfied I got the keypad for my Wyze Lock system.
Heads-up, when installing the Wyze Lock and you go outside your house, make sure you have your house key or smartphone because you might get lockout. Installation and connecting the keypad to the lock were easy with the Wize app wizard. The guide goes step by step, and if you get an issue or what to see a video, the app has a "Show me how" option, and YouTube instructions show up. The installation is broken down into simple steps. The setting in the app for the keypad had the battery lever information and the option to create and share guest codes (4-8 digit codes). What is great about having the keypad separate from the lock is that it can be placed next to the door, against the wall, and removed anytime you want. I installed my keypad near the door's frame but high up so it wouldn't be accessible to my neighbors' kids. Overall, I am satisfied I got the keypad for my Wyze Lock system.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Wyze Lock is a staple in our smart home wizardry. This is a smart lock that that does what you expect, and really all that you need from a smart lock. Wyze Lock is Wi-Fi capable, so you can control it remotely from your phone to let the dog walker in, or make sure it gets locked after you left on your vacation in such a rush. That’s not all this bad boy can do. Wyze Lock comes equipped with App and knows when you arrive home and automatically unlocks as you approach the door. Once inside, Wyze Lock’s built-in gyroscope detects when the door is closed and automatically locks behind you. It’s got all that and more. Like we said, all the tech you need, now at a price you can afford.
Very easy installation and convenient
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5.0
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This product gets retrofitted that goes on the back of an existing deadbolt. The smart device (replacing the inside thumb-turn) and the existing deadbolt and outside cylinder keyed housing are on the inside. The outside will have the existing cylinder lock, which works with its original key(s). I like my first smart lock for my front door so much that I am getting two more, one for the door leading to my garage and one for another door in my house. I have both the Wyze Lockin and the Wyze keypad. The kit comes with everything included (except a smartphone) to make any deadbolt a smart device. It consists of the four Duracell batteries, the retrofit knob box, screwdriver, Wyze Gateway, lineup metal plate to attach the device to the existing deadbolt, and three different adapters to match most deadbolt types. If none of the provided adapters don’t work with your deadbolt, contact Wyze, and they will send you one for your deadbolt.
The lock polished aluminum cover has a nice and clean look. The Wyze Lockin lock connects to the Wyze Gateway to connect to the house WiFi; the lock doesn’t connect directly to the WiFi. This included gateway needs to be plugged into an outlet near the lock and also where it can receive a WiFi signal. The installation is super easy, and this is possible thanks to the Wyze app that guides you through the entire process. Its installation wizard is one of the best wizards I have used. The whole process is broken down into simple to follow steps, and the cool thing is the option to select “Show me how” that will pop up a YouTube video on how to do a specific step.
The Wyze app is straightforward and includes incredible features you can do with the smart Lockin. You get instant notification and history when it is locked, unlocked, locked, or unlock with the keypad. The activity notification is instant. I have the option to give access to anyone in my household and set/ deactivate temporary access for guests. The auto-lock feature is one of the reasons I wanted this lock, mainly because my teenage child frequently forgets to lock the door when his friends leave the house. Now with this Wize Lockin, I can rest assured that the front door will not be left open. When activated, the device detects the door position and automatically locks the door when it is closed, and the options are: At once, or minutes (1, 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes). If set to lock automatically, there is a setting/method (called Trash Method) on the app that allows users to temporarily disable the auto-lock so when someone leaves the house for a few minutes, you won’t be accidentally lockout. In Trash Mode, to temporarily disable auto-lock, one must slowly manually unlock, lock, and finally lock the door. The lock will beep, confirming that Trash Mode has temporarily activated, and the door will not automatically lock.
Most of the app settings, lock, and unlocking can be performed remotely (away from the house), but a few require the smart device using Bluetooth to be near the lock. Auto-Lock, Alarm Settings, Volume, and Calibrate settings are only allowed with the smartphone near the lock connected via Bluetooth. For security reasons, I don’t use the auto-unlock sensor feature that unlocks the door when you approach it with your smartphone; I don’t want the lock to open by accident when I am near the door with my phone.
A warning with the auto-lock feature, make sure you leave the house with your phone or your keys. You can also get the Wyze Keypad to avoid accidentally getting lockout. What I like the about the product are: (1) I get instant notifications when the door locks and unlocks. (2) It automatically locks when it gets closed. (3) Battery life is very good. (4)I can share access codes.
Overall, this is great to have attached to any deadbolt and is very convenient.
The lock polished aluminum cover has a nice and clean look. The Wyze Lockin lock connects to the Wyze Gateway to connect to the house WiFi; the lock doesn’t connect directly to the WiFi. This included gateway needs to be plugged into an outlet near the lock and also where it can receive a WiFi signal. The installation is super easy, and this is possible thanks to the Wyze app that guides you through the entire process. Its installation wizard is one of the best wizards I have used. The whole process is broken down into simple to follow steps, and the cool thing is the option to select “Show me how” that will pop up a YouTube video on how to do a specific step.
The Wyze app is straightforward and includes incredible features you can do with the smart Lockin. You get instant notification and history when it is locked, unlocked, locked, or unlock with the keypad. The activity notification is instant. I have the option to give access to anyone in my household and set/ deactivate temporary access for guests. The auto-lock feature is one of the reasons I wanted this lock, mainly because my teenage child frequently forgets to lock the door when his friends leave the house. Now with this Wize Lockin, I can rest assured that the front door will not be left open. When activated, the device detects the door position and automatically locks the door when it is closed, and the options are: At once, or minutes (1, 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes). If set to lock automatically, there is a setting/method (called Trash Method) on the app that allows users to temporarily disable the auto-lock so when someone leaves the house for a few minutes, you won’t be accidentally lockout. In Trash Mode, to temporarily disable auto-lock, one must slowly manually unlock, lock, and finally lock the door. The lock will beep, confirming that Trash Mode has temporarily activated, and the door will not automatically lock.
Most of the app settings, lock, and unlocking can be performed remotely (away from the house), but a few require the smart device using Bluetooth to be near the lock. Auto-Lock, Alarm Settings, Volume, and Calibrate settings are only allowed with the smartphone near the lock connected via Bluetooth. For security reasons, I don’t use the auto-unlock sensor feature that unlocks the door when you approach it with your smartphone; I don’t want the lock to open by accident when I am near the door with my phone.
A warning with the auto-lock feature, make sure you leave the house with your phone or your keys. You can also get the Wyze Keypad to avoid accidentally getting lockout. What I like the about the product are: (1) I get instant notifications when the door locks and unlocks. (2) It automatically locks when it gets closed. (3) Battery life is very good. (4)I can share access codes.
Overall, this is great to have attached to any deadbolt and is very convenient.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The powerful and compact Zenbook 14" OLED is just 0.67” slim and 3.06lbs light, with a breathtaking new design that’s timelessly elegant yet totally modern. Perfect visual experience from the 14” 16:10 2.8K OLED HDR NanoEdge, up to 600-nit screen which is PANTONE Validated with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The Intel EVO platform with 12th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8 GB RAM and 256GB PCIe 4.0 SSD deliver superb performance, and there’s a long-lasting 75 Wh battery and latest Wifi-6 built-in. For extraordinary audio experience, there’s a Dolby Atmos sound system powered by a smart amplifier with Harman/Kardon certified. The new ASUS ErgoSense keyboard, and the efficient ASUS NumberPad 2.0. ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED is the new benchmark for portable perfection.
Superb screen with eye care
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The OLED screen display is what I love the most about this laptop; it's beautiful. My primary use of this laptop is for a home office (bookkeeping) and some entertainment. I got this Zenbook to replace a desktop because I needed mobility, exceeding my expectations. I am an accountant, and I find the integrated number keypad on the mouse pad fantastic, by sliding your finger on the mouse pad's upper left corner, the pad switches to the number keypad. Battery life works as expected, getting plenty of hours of usage with a full charge. The OLED screen's colors are vibrant and bright, which is great for movie watching or online meetings. Since I am now working more on this laptop, I find the eye care features that protect my eyes very important. This model does not have a touch-screen, which is fine with me since the last laptop I had, I hardly ever used its touch-screen. The quality of sound produced is clear and loud enough. The design is just right: small, not too bulky, and lightweight to carry around. For convenience, I use a fingerprint sensor integrated with the power key to unlock the computer, and it works all the time. It is easy to setup, which allows me to work anywhere. To conclude, this is an excellent laptop with a superb screen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Our smallest-ever earbud just got harder to lose and even easier to love. Dime 2 is loaded with all the features that made Dime famous PLUS Tile finding technology. Habitual bud losers rejoice — Dime 2 has your back. We built Dime 2 with a small, efficient battery that cuts its carbon footprint to less than half that of other earbuds. It delivers 3.5 hours of listening time in the bud and 2 full charges in the case for a full 12 hours of battery life.
Portable and affordable
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5.0
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5.0
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The newer Bluetooth 5.2 allows the buds to have a solid connection with minimal audio compression and no noticeable lag. I like that it comes included in the Tile support (Find with Tile), which allows you to locate the earbuds. The casing has a lanyard which I attach to my keys for easy transport, and I can use the Tile features in the buds to locate my keys if they ever get lost. The usual small, medium, and large silicone ear tips are included. The buds are waterproof IPX4, which is fine for rain and any heavy sweating but not to be submerged in water. The 4.5-inch charging cable uses a micro USB to connect to the casing and a regular USB to the charger (not included). Battery life in the buds (3.5 hrs) is suitable for most users, and in its casing, battery life is good for a week or two (8.2 hrs charge). Usually, I'm not a big fan of in-ear headphones, but I find these are comfortable to wear, and they don't easily fall off. A design of these buds is that they go into a standby mode where it will not drain the batteries if not in the case or not being used. The buttons are physical push control (not touch), which is sometimes I have to push them into my ears. The controls are easy to use and give you control over everything (play, pause, skip, forward, and volume control). For a phone call, the sound and mic are acceptable. Sound handles many types of music with ease, and you do feel the bass (a little boomy). The trebles aren't harsh, and the mid sounds are good. Overall, Dime 2 has all the characteristics of good in-ear buds, and it comes with Bluetooth 5.2, "Find with Tile," attaches to a keychain, and is waterproof.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make a smart solution to upgrade your home security to IndoorCam Mini. Never second-guess what you see in clear 2K resolution, and give yourself control with pan and tilt functions to monitor your home’s most vital areas. IndoorCam Mini features On-Device AI Human Detection, a technology that identifies humans in the frame and only sends you the notifications that matter. After returning home, you can turn on Home Privacy Mode, which turns off the camera and rotates it to your preferred privacy angle. Best of all, there’s no monthly fee after your purchase.
Can this camera do motion tracking for People ONLY? And stay still for everything else? Or will it track every movement. I'd rather have it track people only instead of cars driving by etc.
The eufy - IndoorCam Mini is not designed for outdoor video recording, it is not weather resistant. It does record every movement.
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Make a smart solution to upgrade your home security to IndoorCam Mini. Never second-guess what you see in clear 2K resolution, and give yourself control with pan and tilt functions to monitor your home’s most vital areas. IndoorCam Mini features On-Device AI Human Detection, a technology that identifies humans in the frame and only sends you the notifications that matter. After returning home, you can turn on Home Privacy Mode, which turns off the camera and rotates it to your preferred privacy angle. Best of all, there’s no monthly fee after your purchase.
Can this indoor camera be set up in a window to record outdoor activity? I can’t use a doorbell camera due to a porch pillar blocking the view of the mailbox. I am looking for something to capture both the mailbox and the porch steps.
Yes, it could work on a window, but make sure the night vision feature is turned off in the setting. Night camera emits infrared light to capture images in the dark. If infrared is emitted in front of a window, it will be reflected to the camera and distort the image. Just turn off the night vision.
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ASUS - ROG 16" WUXGA 144Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti - 512GB SSD
ASUS ROG Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics produce high-quality visuals on the new fast 16-inch 144hz WUXGA display. This ASUS notebook PC has 512GB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
How heavy is this laptop?
For a gaming laptop, it is extremely lightweight. Weighs 4.19 lbs.
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ASUS - ROG 16" WUXGA 144Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti - 512GB SSD
ASUS ROG Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics produce high-quality visuals on the new fast 16-inch 144hz WUXGA display. This ASUS notebook PC has 512GB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Does anyone know what size of AC adapter this comes with? I know the higher models come with a 240W but that would kind of be overkill for this one
AC Adapter Model A20-180P1A
Input: 100-240V~50-60Hz 2.5A
Output: 20.0V---9.0A 180.0W
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Input: 100-240V~50-60Hz 2.5A
Output: 20.0V---9.0A 180.0W
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ASUS - ROG 16" WUXGA 144Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti - 512GB SSD
ASUS ROG Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics produce high-quality visuals on the new fast 16-inch 144hz WUXGA display. This ASUS notebook PC has 512GB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Is there a built-in webcam in this variant?
Yes, the laptop does have a built-in front facing webcam.
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ASUS - ROG 16" WUXGA 144Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti - 512GB SSD
ASUS ROG Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics produce high-quality visuals on the new fast 16-inch 144hz WUXGA display. This ASUS notebook PC has 512GB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Would the battery life in this last me throughout a typical 6-7 hour school day?
It has a long battery life and it has the feature to use a power bank. One of the USB-C ports is Type-C PD, power delivery, which will allow you to use and charge the laptop with a power bank. Very versatile power options: (1) original power input port, (2) Type-C port simultaneously or (3) individually. Using simultaneously the power port and Type-C port, the laptop can be used and at the same time it is charged fast.
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ASUS - ROG 16" WUXGA 144Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti - 512GB SSD
ASUS ROG Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics produce high-quality visuals on the new fast 16-inch 144hz WUXGA display. This ASUS notebook PC has 512GB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Hello I am planning on moving overseas in a few months (South Korea) Is this product covered by international warranty? If not, is there a way to purchase the premium care for notebooks that provides international services?
According to the warranty card (ASUS Warranty Card e14568 v4), "This Warranty applies in the county or purchase". On page 7 of the warranty card, #4 ASUS DOES NOT perform warranty service outside the county where you bought the Notebook.
There is an additional step needed to enjoy comprehensive internation warranty service. Must visit ASUS Service Center website for detailed locations.
There is an additional step needed to enjoy comprehensive internation warranty service. Must visit ASUS Service Center website for detailed locations.
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ASUS ROG Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics produce high-quality visuals on the new fast 16-inch 144hz WUXGA display. This ASUS notebook PC has 512GB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Is this anti reflective matt screen or glossy ? good for outdoor use ? Screen nits ?
It is an anti-reflective matte screen, not glossy at all. The screen is not reflective at all, so I think it would work for outdoor use.
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ASUS ROG Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics produce high-quality visuals on the new fast 16-inch 144hz WUXGA display. This ASUS notebook PC has 512GB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Can it run the game fivem on it aka gta
I will think it will run fivem (gta), since I use it to play rust and ark.
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ASUS ROG Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics produce high-quality visuals on the new fast 16-inch 144hz WUXGA display. This ASUS notebook PC has 512GB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
It says in the specs that there is no Front-Facing Camera when I believe they added it in these models. So, does it have the webcam?
Yes it does. The ASUS - ROG 16" WUXGA 144Hz Gaming Laptop does have a Front-Facing Camera. The webcam image quality is good quality. See my attached image of the front facing camera.
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