[ad_1] Ultrasound sensing is a smart workaround for the fact the original Nest Hub (née Google Home Hub) doesn’t feature a camera. By using high-frequency sounds, the smart display can tell whether you’re in the same room as it is, in addition to your approximate position. It will then use this information to adjust its […]
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[ad_1] Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage-Door Controller Street price: $45; deal price: $30 Back down to $30, this is a nice discount on the Chamberlain MyQ, one of our smart garage-door controller picks. The street price has dropped in recent months with regular pricing now around $45, but this deal still matches the previous best price […]
Alexa can use smart lights to wake you or lull you to sleep
[ad_1] The features should start reaching American users this week. This kind of control isn’t unique in the smart light world — the Hue app has had features like this for a while. It’s relatively uncommon for voice assistants, though, and it’s much simpler (if not as advanced) to speak a command when you’re going […]
The best smart outdoor lighting for backyards, pathways and more
[ad_1] Why you should trust me I’ve written about consumer electronics for more than 15 years, and I’ve tested a variety of smart-home items—everything from remotes and security cameras to AV receivers and smart light switches. I’ve held editor positions at Electronic House and Big Picture Big Sound, and I’ve also written buying guides and […]
Users share what makes the Google Nest Hub great
[ad_1] Hardware Nicole felt the Nest Hub’s no-frills design and fabric-clad hardware gave it a minimalist, friendly look that helped it naturally blend into a room. On this, user Richard agreed with her, stating that “looks-wise, it’s pretty sleek and doesn’t look like the monolithic block that Amazon went with for the Alexa so it […]
The Morning After: Mazda’s first EV opens wide with Freestyle doors
[ad_1] Tokyo Motor Show 2019Mazda’s first electric car opens up thanks to ‘Freestyle’ doors We don’t know when Mazda’s first EV will go on sale or how far it can travel on a charge, but we can see those doors. The MX-30 features the RX-8’s Freestyle door design on both sides — taking the challenge […]
Google Home update leaves some speakers unusable
[ad_1] This doesn’t appear to affect the Home Max, displays like the Home Hub or Nest-branded speakers. It’s not clear when there might be a fix. However, it’s a serious problem for those unfortunate owners affected by the glitch. While it’s a relatively minor hassle to get a speaker replaced under warranty, many Home and […]
Google adds seasonal Nest doorbell ringers in time for Halloween
[ad_1] Once you enabled the feature through the Nest app, instead of a standard ringtone, visitors will hear a rotating cast of characters that includes a “cackling witch,” a ghost, a vampire and a scary monster anytime they ring your doorbell. The feature also works inside on Nest smart displays if you enable the visitor […]
Adobe’s Alexa skill reads ‘inspirational’ quotes to jaded creatives
[ad_1] Designed for artists, writers and anyone else who needs a helping hand to get their ideas going, the Inspiration Engine offers a jolt of creativity with inspirational quotes from thinkers such as Jessica Walsh, Pascal Campion or Weitong Mai, plus exercises which teach you to use your senses and take cues from your environment […]
IKEA begins selling its smart blinds in some US stores
[ad_1] Looking through Reddit reports, the publication saw that the blinds were starting to filter their way out to IKEA stores across the US and compiled a list of where they’re available. As of the writing of this article, only a handful of IKEA stores are selling the blinds. They include the stores the company […]