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If you have an Alexa-enabled device the chances are high that you have automated lights in your home. In this article I will show you how easy it is to add your smart lights to a group and turn them all on at the same time using just a voice command.
Alexa is not responding to voice commands? Here is how to fix it
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Life or death, night or day, on or off, all these concepts are delightfully simple. Somehow in a twisted manner, however, manufacturers of smart home products have managed to replace this simple concept in many households with voice commands and smartphone controls. Smart light switches suck, even if they are advertised as being particularly practical and clever.
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With the Shellbot SL60, Roborock, Roomba, and other robot vacuum players have yet another competitor from the Far East that wants to mop up the competition by keeping your home spic and span. We reviewed the robot vacuum cleaner that sports a wiping function for you. Let’s see how it fares.
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Whether you are out camping, milling around in the city park, or simply need some juice during a power outage: The solar-powered generator from Jackery promises complete independence from the power grid, while inching towards a total and permanent freedom. In addition to the Explorer 500 power bank that has a 518 Wh capacity, this bundle also includes the foldable SolarSaga 100W photovoltaic system that has a charging power of up to 100 watts. We’ve tested the SolarSaga 500, so read on to find out what we think about it!
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Saving energy by unplugging electrical appliances can result in savings at the end of the month. A recent report by the team at CNET shows that these savings are significant, as much as $100 per year. But make no mistake, not all electronics follow this rule, especially Smart TVs.
What is the so-called smart home standard “Matter”?
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Did you know that your smartphone can sweeten your morning if you wish? Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri can all be configured to help you get up in the morning. If you wish, they can inform you about the weather, read out the latest news, or even make coffee with a trick.
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A smart air purifier to combat the pollen season: Just in time for allergy season, Jya launches the Fjord Pro Air Purifier, a powerful air purifier. The device, which costs just under 500 euros, not only filters pollen, dust, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air but even connects to your smartphone. Find out why this is useful in our hands-on test.
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NordVPN is considered as one of the best VPN providers on the web. But does the service also prove itself worthy of such a title in everyday use? How fast is NordVPN, and how good are its apps on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS? I dived deep to discover all these for NextPit in this review!
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The Xiaomi Mi TV Lux is the first translucent TV you can buy – at least in China. So, at least for now, you’ll have to go with our hands-on. Or you can book a flight to Xiaomi’s home country soon and add some bulky luggage to your ticket on the return trip.
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Maybe the Xiaomi Cyberdog will soon be able to write its very own hands-on, introduction included. Until then, you will have to make do with me: I had the opportunity to spend an hour with the robot dog from the future and talk to Xiaomi about the vision behind the Cyberdog. Read and see more in our first hands-on.