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Only @ Best BuyThis Rocketfish™ RF-HTS2815 surge protector offers 8 outlets, plus coaxial and phone line protection, to help defend your connected devices against power spikes and surges. Two USB ports make it easy to charge a tablet or 2 cell phones.
 
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Good but not great, little better USB placement
on February 16, 2018
Posted by: merv775
from Sacramento CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought my Rocketfish 8-Outlet/2-USB Surge Protector Strip for my new Denon AV Receiver. It's always good idea to replace old surge protector when buying any new AV equipment.
The Rocketfish 8-Outlet/2-USB Surge Protector Strip works great except I wish they would of placed the USB outlets not between the 4 large outlet plugs. If you plug a larger transformer plug into the 120V outlets it can block the USB outlets. I only needed one USB outlet and had configured my plugs not to block the one. Other than USB placement, its a great 8-Outlet plus 2-USB Surge Protector Strip. Nice touch to have the low profile wall plug.
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy a better Bluetooth wireless experience with Bose SoundLink around- ear headphones II. Exclusive headphone technology delivers deep, immersive sound at any volume. SoundLink wireless Bluetooth headphones use the latest technology so you can easily connect to your mobile devices with seamless audio/video sync. And a dual microphone system rejects noise and wind, so you'll be heard loud and clear. Switch seamlessly between 2 Bluetooth devices, and stay connected to both. And intuitive touch controls give you simple command of your music and calls. The over ear headphone design features soft ear cushions and a contoured headband, they're lighter and more comfortable than other comparable wireless headphones so you can enjoy them all day long. Wear them almost anywhere, and experience uncompromised wireless performance. When you're done listening, you can fold them flat for storage in their compact matching case.
 
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It's a true and natural sound with Bose Headphones
on February 16, 2018
Posted by: merv775
from Sacramento CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
My wife wanted the Beats wireless headphones to replace her older wired Bose headphones. So I bought her the Beats Wireless over ear headphones. She seemed happy with her Beats until I bought myself the Bose SoundLink II Wireless Headphones. After my wife tried my new Bose SoundLink II, she put her Beats headphones in the office drawer and confiscated my Bose. I bought another set of Bose SoundLink II headphones, because I love the true and natural sound that Bose produce and not too much bass or treble like the Beats headphones. The Bose battery life last a lot longer than her Beats. I also love how Bose headphones tell me how much power is left when I turn them on. Good new for the Beats headphones. My youngest son has them now and he loves to listen to Techno Pop with them. Pump up the bass! LOL Give me Miles Davis or Steven Ray Vaughan and my Bose SoundLink II headphones.
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Google Home Mini is a smart speaker powered by the Google Assistant, so you can ask it questions and tell it to do things. Just start with "Ok Google" to enjoy your entertainment, get answers from Google, tackle your day, and control your smart home. Google Home Mini works on its own or you can have a few around the house, giving you the power of Google anywhere."
 
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Follows conversations better than Alexa
on December 23, 2017
Posted by: merv775
from Sacramento CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Google Home Mini follows conversation better than my Amazon Echo Alexa. We have had the Amazon Alexa in our house for over two years. It does not always understands what you are saying and you have to repeat yourself on several time but the Google Home Mini understands my question or commands. I haven’t had to repeat myself with Mini I now ask my questions from my Google Home Mini instead of my Amazon Alexa. The only thing better about my Alexa is all my home automation devices are compatible with Alexa but not all with Google Home Mini. Until Google improves integration with third party smart home devices; I will have both Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini next to each other.
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Battle friends and foes with the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro console. Its 1TB capacity lets you store plenty of games without an external hard drive, and the dual-shock controller improves your hands-on gaming experience. See enemies in clear, vibrant detail with the included HDMI cable of the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro console.
 
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This our second PS4
on November 3, 2017
Posted by: merv775
from Sacramento CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Our family loves our PS4 but dad and mom get no game time to play. We watch our movies on our PS4 too. So we bought one for the master bedroom so adults get play time. Now about the PS4 if a fantastic console. We play games, watch TV and our Blu-ray disk on the console. It does it all except being an AV receiver and SmartThings hub. If Sony could do that then it would be the perfect
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
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Expand the view of your security camera system with this Arlo Pro add-on HD security camera. The wire-free configuration allows for flexible placement options, and the included wall mount and hardware make it easy to set this camera up in your home. Featuring night vision, this Arlo Pro add-on HD security camera delivers a clear view even in low lighting conditions.
 
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Great outdoor security camera
on November 3, 2017
Posted by: merv775
from Sacramento CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
We now have three Arlo Pros outdoor security cameras around our house. We love our Arlo pro’s because they have great videos. We can actually make out peoples faces. The alarm activations/notifications are adjustable so there’s not so many activation. The battery life varies. On one facing the front of the house near the front lasts about 2 1/2 months. The side gate to our house, the Arlo camera there is 1/2 full after 3 months.
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
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Arlo Pro takes the worrying out of life with the 100% Wire-Free indoor/outdoor home monitoring system. Arlo Pro includes rechargeable batteries, motion and sound-activated alerts, 2-way audio, a 100+ decibel siren, and 7 days of free cloud HD video recordings. Arlo covers every angle to help keep you safe and protected.
 
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Almost perfect
on September 22, 2017
Posted by: merv775
from Sacramento CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
We love our Arlo Pro, we replaced our Nest security camera because we were having problems with Nest. A friend has the Arlo Pro and loves it. Arlo Pro has a better picture than our old nest and a weeks worth of storage for up to 5 cameras for free from Netgear. Our only complaint is adjusting the sensitivity. Our 10 lbs dog sets off the alert activation. I want to adjust it so small animals like our dog and next door neighbor's cat doesn't set it off in the middle of the night. Other than this small complaint the camera is perfect.
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
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Head from hardwood to carpet for quick-and-easy full-house cleanups with this Dyson V7 Motorhead vacuum in hand. The direct-drive cleaner head dives deep into your rugs, getting up dirt from even hard-to-reach spaces. Disconnect the handle of this Dyson V7 Motorhead vacuum, and you've got a cordless handheld vac for simple sweep-ups of spills.
 
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Great for quick spot and stairs cleaner
on August 20, 2017
Posted by: merv775
from Sacramento CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
We bought the Dyson V7 stick vacuum for our stairs and a quick spot cleaner. We love how powerful and light this little stick vacuum is! It does a great job on the stairs and inside our cars. Our only complaint is the exhaust location. You have to keep the vacuum extended to keep it from blowing in your face.
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
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Add booming bass to your audio setup with this Klipsch Reference R-10SW subwoofer, which features a built-in digital amplifier that offers 300W peak power. A 10" IMG (injection-molded graphite) woofer reduces cone breakup and distortion for clear tones.
 
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excellent Subwoofer for a budget home theater
on August 4, 2017
Posted by: merv775
from Sacramento CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
My Polk subwoofer was blown up by my teenagers. I needed a new subwoofer but did not want to shell out a whole lot of cash. I read several audio websites on good budget subwoofers and the Klipsch R-10SW subwoofer was always on top of the list. I am glad the reviewers were right. I just finished watching King Kong. The gun fire and the explosions sounded great. Earlier I had some Moody Blues on and the bass comes out clean and pure, just like the expensive subwoofer they demo at Magnolia Centers.
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
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Installing quality in-ceiling speakers doesn't have to be difficult! This pair of Yamaha NS-IC480C 8 In. 120 Watt Max 3-Way In-Wall/In-Ceiling Speakers are easy to install. They are designed to deliver high-quality Natural Sound, enhancing the home theater experience. Plus they have paintable speaker frames and grilles, making them ideal various custom installation requirements, including either in-wall or in-ceiling. They also feature 50 Hz to 28 kHz frequency response, 8 in. polypropylene mica cone woofers and dual 3/4 in. dome tweeters with SoundMax. SoundMax is Yamaha's proprietary crossover network that maximizes sound coverage while minimizing high-frequency interference. Plus the tweeters can be swiveled so you can precision-aim high-frequencies.
 
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Muddy sound on surround system
on July 14, 2017
Posted by: merv775
from Sacramento CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
We plugged them into the system to give a try before installing. They sound good on rock n roll classics but for movies the sound was a little too muddy for me
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Easily charge your Apple Watch with this Insignia soft-touch charging stand. The compact design ensures it doesn't take up much space, and you can run a charging cable through the back to prevent clutter. When you're ready to charge your Apple Watch, put it on the convenient ledge of this Insignia soft-touch charging stand.
 
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Perfect for nightstand mode.
on June 12, 2017
Posted by: merv775
from Sacramento CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is perfect for charging your Apple Watch in nightstand mode. It is a good looking, cheap and simple to setup accessory. it fits the Apple Watch Charger perfectly. I do highly recommend this Apple Watch charging dock, especially if you want nightstand mode while charging your watch.
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
My Best Buy number: 2812025820
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Only @ Best Buy When armed, the Ring Alarm Security Kit sends notifications to your phone and tablet whenever doors or windows open and when motion is detected at home. It lets you control your entire home security system with one simple app, and it’s fully customizable to fit any house or apartment. It also has a Panic Mode feature, which allows you to dispatch emergency services right from your Keypad. With optional 24/7 professional monitoring for only $10 a month, whole-home security has never been this affordable.
 

This originally came with the solar sign and an indoor camera. Why does this package no longer include either?

I got my sign as a pre order but the camera was never offered to me. I order the Ring Security System the 1st time in 2017, and then only the solar sign, extra sensors and motion detector was offered extra for $299.
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You love your current speakers. But there’s a world of wireless music they just can’t access. Until now. Transform your stereo or home theater system by adding the SoundTouch® Wireless Link adapter and stream music from your home Wi-Fi® or favorite Bluetooth® devices. Setup is simple. Use the SoundTouch® app to control your music easily through your phone or tablet. You can even play music all throughout your home by expanding with other SoundTouch® speakers. They all work together to play the same music in every room, or different music in different rooms.
 

I have a CineMate 2.1 home theater system (2 speakers and subwoofer) and a Soundtouch 300, can I use the Soundtouch adapter to run them together

Short answer is yes! I own an Onkyo NR-TX 636 Receiver which I have the SoundTouch Wireless Link Adapter connected to through the RCA cable. Plus I own SoundTouch 120, two 10's and 20 as well as the link adapter. They all work great together throughout my home.

You can hook up your CineMate 2.1 through the RCA cable on the back of your headunit. All the cables are include in the box of the adapter including the RCA cable adapter. Below is from Bose Website concerning the SoundTouch Wireless Link Adapter working with older Bose systems.

"The adapter has three common outputs (optical, AUX and RCA), so anything that supports one of them can become a SoundTouch wireless music system. Most stereo systems, home theater systems and docking speakers are compatible—so chances are, what you have in your living room will work after a quick plug-in and setup. Already own a Bose system? Many of them are compatible, too, including most Lifestyle, CineMate, Wave, SoundDock and SoundLink products."

I hope this helps.
PS I own two SoundTouch Wireless Link Adapters, one is in my son's room.
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With no wires in the way, Bose SoundSport Wireless Sports Earbuds keep you moving with powerful audio. Perfect for exercise and running with a sweat and weather resistant design and StayHear+ tips designed for comfort and stability. The Tile app makes your headphones easy to find if they ever go missing.
 

Will I be able to hear the stereo separation on the TV, like I do with over the ear headphones? Like with action/adventure movies, will I hear different sounds from each ear?

I don't about your television, but I pair my Bose SoundSport earbuds with the DishTV receiver. I get a full stereo sound. They sound great listening to my late night action movies.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Mount the Bose Solo 5 Soundbar or SoundTouch 120 speaker to your wall in your home for an elegant, clean look with the easy-to-install wall-mount bracket kit. The high-quality steel bracket is designed to provide unobtrusive horizontal wall mounting of your Bose soundbar.
 

Does these fits for Bose home theatre Cinemate 1SR?

The bracket is small. I used it for my Bose SoundTouch 120 and it works perfect. The Cinemate 1SR has a longer soundbar so I am not sure.
7 years, 4 months ago
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Extend your existing Philips Lightstrip Plus with this Philips LED Lightstrip extension. More than 16 million color options help you create the right mood in any room, and brightness control lets you use light for visibility, decoration or relaxation. Sync this 1m Philips LED Lightstrip extension with movies or music to add to the fun.
 

How does this light strip attach to the wall?

I used Gardner Bender 1/2-in Plastic Insulated Cable Staples for installing behind my bookshelves. The 3m tape does not work when it gets hot and starts to peel from the wall. Still use the 3m tape on the back but every 3 feet place a staple. Do not staple through the strip because it will break the wires inside.
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7 years, 5 months ago
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Extend your existing Philips Lightstrip Plus with this Philips LED Lightstrip extension. More than 16 million color options help you create the right mood in any room, and brightness control lets you use light for visibility, decoration or relaxation. Sync this 1m Philips LED Lightstrip extension with movies or music to add to the fun.
 

Is there a maximum number of extension kits that you can add on?

The Hue website says up to 33 feet. I have one that is now 12 feet with no problems
7 years, 5 months ago
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Create indirect ambient lighting in any room with this Philips Hue Bloom lamp. It lets you choose from 16 million colors to create fun effects, and you can sync its operation with movies or music using a compatible app. Use your smartphone or tablet to control light levels and set timers on this Philips Hue Bloom lamp.
 

How do you control a Hue Bloom light? What is needed?

We have and use the Hue Dimmer Switch. We have programmed Dimmer Switch with 5 different lighting scenarios from waking to sleeping to reading and even a romantic mood lighting. We tried the Hue Tap, but for half the price the Hue Dimmer Switch is better. Plus we have the Hue app on all our smartphones and tablets. Last thing, we also installed Hue lights in our Night Stand Lamps to enhance the Hue Bloom light.
7 years, 7 months ago
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The SoundTouch; 10 wireless music system is the easiest way to play music throughout your home. Plus, it's so small, you can place it just about anywhere to stream millions of songs from music services, Internet radio stations and your stored music library - all with full, rich sound. You can even play your favorite music instantly, without a phone or tablet. Simply press one of six presets on the speaker or remote, and the music starts.
 

itunes

can you program music lists for the preset buttons from itunes ?
Yes, we do. We have Pandora and Spotify also on our different Bose SoundTouch Speakers. My wife uses the presets for Spotify at work. we preset Pandora and iTunes at home on our Bose SoundTouch Speakers.
7 years, 8 months ago
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The SoundTouch; 10 wireless music system is the easiest way to play music throughout your home. Plus, it's so small, you can place it just about anywhere to stream millions of songs from music services, Internet radio stations and your stored music library - all with full, rich sound. You can even play your favorite music instantly, without a phone or tablet. Simply press one of six presets on the speaker or remote, and the music starts.
 

battery

how long will the battery normally last? and will it play itunes music ?
None of the SoundTouch 10, 20 or 30 have batteries. Fantastic system but not portable.
7 years, 8 months ago
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The SoundTouch; 10 wireless music system is the easiest way to play music throughout your home. Plus, it's so small, you can place it just about anywhere to stream millions of songs from music services, Internet radio stations and your stored music library - all with full, rich sound. You can even play your favorite music instantly, without a phone or tablet. Simply press one of six presets on the speaker or remote, and the music starts.
 

how many feet does the speaker connect to my apple , my kitchen is very far from my terrace .. I want to know if it will suit for a 30 ft by 30 ft terrace. how many hours in a row it play ..I have it , how many hours to charge.....

my quest why use bluetooth when app on your apple product can connect via wifi. Yes my son plays songs from his iPhone to our Bose SoundTouch Speaker 20 in the Kitchen, he will sometimes forget he has it in his iPhone in his pocket and run outside to the patio which is over 40 feet away. It's on the patio where it starts loosing connection. But if he stays in our house( which is over 2000 sqft), he never loose connection with Bose SoundTouch Speakers.
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