500: maintenance mode

Greetings from the Engine Room!

Sorry, but there's really nothing to see here right now. Our server is in maintenance mode – and our little bot is trying to sort the error messages with its last bit of energy.

Whether it was a data leak, a power outage in the cluster, or just a grumpy bit – we don't know yet. But what we do know is:

The data drama escalated into a server meltdown. But don't worry: We're on it.

What now?

Everything is surely running smoothly over at our colleagues from inside digital – why not stop by!
Or you could pass the time by visiting our social media channels – for example Instagram, YouTube or TikTok. At least there are no server problems there – promised.

Thanks for your patience. Our bot is already rebooting at full speed. 🔧

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SMART HOME & ROBOTS

Best Video Doorbells in 2024: Spruce Up Your Smart Home

Are you looking for a connected smart video doorbell to monitor your entrance from your smartphone? Ring, Blink, Eufy, and even Xiaomi offer a range of video doorbell models. We have written this comprehensive buying guide to show you how to choose the model best suited to your needs and which smart video doorbell you should buy for your smart home.

by Benjamin Lucks

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SMART HOME & ROBOTS

Dreame H13 Pro Review: Self-Cleaning Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner

The H13 Pro from Dreame is a stylish wet and dry vacuum cleaner that is augmented by a charging station with self-cleaning functions. Hidden within the vacuum cleaner is a suction power that totals a whopping 18,000 Pa. Read the detailed nextpit review and find out where the elegant wet vacuum cleaner falls short despite us recommending the Dreame H13 Pro.

by Thomas Kern

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OUTDOOR & GARDEN

Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni Robot Vacuum Falls to New Low for $450 Off

If you haven’t started your spring-cleaning session yet, then you might want to consider a robot vacuum for hands-free and upgraded cleaning. Among those on sale are Ecovacs’ new Deebot line and one of the popular models has fallen to a new low.

by Jade Bryan

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OUTDOOR & GARDEN

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Review: New Benchmark for Robot Vacuums

An extendable side brush, a rotating extra mini mop, and a crazy 10,000 Pa suction power: These are just some of the technical innovations that Roborock has packed into the S8 MaxV Ultra. It also has an amazingly compact base station that even comes with a cleaning agent container. In the following test, we find out whether this robot vacuum with mopping function has any weaknesses at all—and whether it is the new contender for the title of best robot vacuum.

by Thomas Kern

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SMART HOME & ROBOTS

The Best Bluetooth Speakers to Buy in 2024

With a Bluetooth speaker, you can bring your favorite music with you wherever you go. However, there is now a deluge of speakers in the market from well-known manufacturers such as JBL, Bose, Teufel, Sony, UE, and others. In our overview, we will let you know how you can find the best Bluetooth speaker and what you should look out for before buying one.

by Benjamin Lucks

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SMART HOME & ROBOTS

Teufel Rockster Air 2 Review: Your Neighbors Will Hate You

With an output power of 80 W, a maximum volume of 115 dB, and countless connectivity options, Teufel has the Rockster Air 2 in mind as a speaker for your next party. However, does this hefty Bluetooth speaker at almost 14 kg spell the end of quiet evenings in the park or is the €700 ($755) MSRP simply too expensive? nextpit reviewed the Rockster Air 2 to find out.

by Benjamin Lucks

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SMART HOME & ROBOTS

Home Assistant 101: Take Back Control of Your Smart Home

Still waiting for Matter to fulfill its multiplatform promises but can’t wait to start connecting your smart home installation? Way before Matter arrived on the scene, Home Assistant promised to bridge the gap between the many available ecosystems, with support for thousands of devices and brands. Keep reading to learn more about Home Assistant, how to use it, and a small sample of what you can do with it.

by Rubens Eishima

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OUTDOOR & GARDEN

Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum Plunges to New Best Price with $320 Saving

Roborock’s is known for its efficient-performing and reliable robot vacuums, and this spring sale, most of their cleaning machines are up with solid discounts. That includes the entry Roborock Q5+ which now has fallen to a new record low price of $379, saving you $320 off (46 percent) from $699. Also read: Roborock robot vacuums to buy in 2024

by Jade Bryan

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Ugreen DXP4800 Plus Review: Lots of Potential for a NAS Newcomer

Ugreen surprised the market a while back announcing a full family of network-attached storage (NAS) devices. After some teasers, the NASync series is now available on Kickstarter. We tested the mid-range DXP4800 Plus model, and the surprises kept on coming. Find out why in nextpit’s review.

by Rubens Eishima

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SMART HOME & ROBOTS

JBL Charge 5 Review: Party Boost for Less than $200

In the Charge 5, JBL packs a full 40 W into a compact housing. At the same time, the Bluetooth speaker is protected against water and dust according to IP67 certification and comes in many colors. So is JBL doing everything right with this speaker, which costs around $180? We find out with music on our ears in the nextpit test!

by Benjamin Lucks

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