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Amazon Alexa Echo Studio 2022 – a heavyweight Alexa speaker (AV review)
...via the Alexa App – you can read more about that Amazon Alexa Echo Dot 5th Gen 2022 – talkative little chap. Sound – why you paid more for this...
Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa – the battle of the smart assistant speakers (AV guide)
...or Amazon Alexa. It is a two-horse race but the adoption of industry standards like ‘Matter’ could see more competitors What is Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa? Most will think...
Amazon Alexa Echo Dot 5th Gen 2022 – talkative little chappie (review)
The Amazon Alexa Echo Dot 5th Gen 2022 is a lower-cost way to add Alexa voice services to your home. It is currently $79 (RRP $99). We won’t go into...
Echo Show 15 – perfect for Amazon Alexa families (review)
The Amazon Alexa Echo Show 15 is a 15.6” picture frame style 1920 x 1080, 16:9, portrait or landscape IPS/LCD screen with Amazon Alexa smarts, a camera and dual 1.6”...
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max and 4K Gen 2 – all-new for 2023 (AV review)
...750MHz Included remote IR Alexa Voice Remote 38mm x 142mm x 16 mm IR and BT Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced 38mm x 157mm x 17 mm Ambient Experience No Yes...
Amazon Echo Hub 2024 – it is all about options (Smarthome review)
...had to test Alexa or Echo devices, an experienced Alexa user did that. So, like those who don’t use Alexa, this is my discovery of what the Echo Hub 2024...
Toyota will bring Alexa to its US cars this year
Toyota is planning to bring Alexa to some of its US-bound cars this year. Alexa is Amazon’s intelligent virtual assistant, similar to Siri or Cortana, which can interact with users...
Amazon Fire TV Cube 2022 3rd Gen (AV review)
...and up to 5.1 with HDMI Pass-through. Amazon Fire TV FAQs are here. Remote It comes with the standard Alexa Voice remote. This has an Alexa button, power/volume/mute and pre-set...
Amazon Echo and Fire TV 2023 upgrades – smarter, faster
The Amazon Echo and Fire TV 2023 upgrades reflect the increased use of AI in Alexa to simplify smart home device management, safety features, accessibility improvements and more. It is...
OK Google rules down under.
OK Google voice assistant speakers have exceeded 70% of Australian sales in Q2 2022. Alexa languishes at 25%, and Siri gets the scraps at a measly 5%. It is a...
JBL Authentics 300 – classic retro elegance, gutsy sound (AV sound review)
...Frequency range 40Hz to 20kHz 45Hz to 20kHz 50Hz -20kHz Simultaneous Google and Alexa voice assistants Yes Yes Yes JBL One App Yes Yes Yes Chromecast Yes Multi-room...
Eufy X9 Pro robot vacuum and mop – one of the best of 2023 (cleaning review)
...range of commands is limited. Alexa Google Assistant Action Alexa, ask RoboVac to start cleaning. Ok Google, ask RoboVac to start cleaning. Start Alexa, ask RoboVac to stop cleaning. Ok...
Fire TV Stick 4K Max – For Amazon lovers (AV review)
...did try it on 5W – no go. Then there is the Alexa voice remote. It pairs with the Firestick via Bluetooth. Setup – hand over your credit card It...
eufy X10 Pro Omni – a top robovac/mop at an excellent price (cleaning review)
...While it offers voice control, the range of commands is limited. Alexa Google Assistant Action Alexa, start cleaning. Ok Google, start cleaning. Start Alexa, stop cleaning. Ok Google, stop cleaning....
Lexi gives Australian iPhone users an affordable taste of Amazon Echo
...the Echo, it's essentially Siri in a speaker. You're able to talk to Amazon's artificial intelligence – Alexa – to get weather updates, check news headlines, do your shopping (through...
DreameBot L20 Ultra is a very smart, efficient robovac/mop (cleaning review)
...Google, Alexa and Siri voice commands. Add to this Dreame’s Pathfinder Smart Navigation (ensures no missed spots) and AI that recognises 55 different types of objects to avoid, and it...
Sonos Move – big and bold BT/Wi-Fi portable speaker (review)
In 2019, the Sonos Move was its first entry into the portable Wi-Fi/BT speaker market supporting Google Assistant or Alexa. Sonos Move is a testament to Sono’s dedication to having...
Dreame X40 Ultra – adds a new dimension to cleaning (cleaning review)
...180° Bumper. Microphone for Google, Alexa and Siri voice commands. Add to this Dreame’s Pathfinder Smart Navigation (ensures no missed spots) and AI that recognises 120+ different types of objects...
LG QNED99SQB 2022 – 65/75/86” of pure 8K mini-LED TV viewing pleasure (AV review).
...specs do not. 8K 7680 x 4320 10-bit, 1.07 billion colours Up to 30,000 mini-LEDs and 1200-2400 dimming zones LG webOS 22 (Google Home, Alexa and Apple HomeKit) 120Hz panel...
Sonos Move 2 – portable oomph anywhere (AV review)
...from over. Amazon Alexa is included Alexa will play music from your default music service. It can set a default speaker without saying the room name (Alexa groups) For stereo...
Google Nest Mini – the low-cost way to add an OK Google speaker (AV review)
...who were 50% more likely to buy the Alexa speaker”. Tellingly the vast majority clearly bought OK Google-based speakers. Read more: Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa – the battle of...
Dreame L10s Pro Ultra Heat – value premium robovac/mop (cleaning)
...Google, Alexa, and Siri voice commands. Add to this Dreame’s Pathfinder Smart Navigation (ensures no missed spots), and AI that recognises 55+ different types of objects to avoid, and it...
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 – Bose’s first Dolby Atmos 5.0.2 soundbar (AV review)
...Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus No DTS content – it downmixes to PCM 2.0 ADAPTiQ room tuning Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa Voice4Video technology (Alexa only) SimpleSync...
Samsung Music Frame LS60D – interesting but best for Samsung TVs (AV review)
...Service features include Q-Symphony (with Samsung capable devices) Alexa built-in (Google Assistant and HomeKit are via the SmartThings integration) Spotify Chromecast Tidal AirPlay (Apple Music) Sound processing It accepts mono...
OPPO Enco series earphones – Buds, Air, Free2, and X – too good to ignore (AV review)
...Type Google, Alexa and Siri Google, Alexa and Siri Google, Alexa and Siri APP OPPO HeyMelody same same same Features Earbud fit test (for ANC) Earbud fit test (for...
Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni robovac/mop review answers the question. Is it worth $2.5K? (cleaning review)
...Policy, and it complies with the Australian Privacy Principles. Most robovacs have a more Asian-centric privacy policy. Don’t forget that if you enable OK Google or Alexa, their privacy policies...
Does it Matter? Not with new smart home compatibility standards (smarthome network guide update 2024)
...Wi-Fi and more make it hard to get a one-size-fits-all and hold smart home adoption back. https://youtu.be/oHsnjZPuqKM So far, Google Home, Works with Alexa, LG ThinQ, Samsung SmartThings and Apple...
If it isn’t reliable, the smart home is as good as dead
...our Amazon Echo Dot not responding. No matter how many times we said "Alexa, turn on the lights", the Echo Dot simply flashed up a red halo while spouting error...
LG Objet Posé 55” 4K OLED – a posey TV (AV review)
...sacred if you use Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri. It supports LG ThinQ, OK Google, Siri, and Alexa voice assistance. LG webOS 22 – Pass+ This uses webOS 22, and...
TP-Link Tapo Smarthome range – low-cost, great value
...Wi-Fi Smart Plugs are Voice Assistant compatible (Google, Alexa) and can turn on/off connected appliances. I use them for peace of mind as well as to save energy. Simply issue...
Sonos Roam 2 – BT portable speaker with Wi-Fi benefits (AV review)
...70% and 9 hours at 50% Wi-Fi power save: Not tested Voice – Pass You can select Alexa (making it an Alexa Smart Speaker) over Wi-Fi (there is No Google...
LG QNED91SQA 2022 – Mini-LED Quantum Dot TV is terrific for Aussie homes (AV review)
...Apps; you must log in. Then those Apps want you to log in and give up personal data. It is even worse if you use Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri...
Roborock Q Revo robot vacuum and mop – smart and self-cleaning (cleaning review)
...cycle Voice commands through Google Home, Siri, and Alexa Lights, child lock, Do not Disturb (customisable), Off-peak charging Privacy – Pass As usual, we recommend using a junk email address...
LG C2 OLED evo TV – advanced OLED at a more affordable price (AV review)
...Alexa, soundbar when he asked about Google Assistant and Dolby Atmos. #2 bought a 65” Samsung Q80B back-lit QD/LCD TV at $2499 because the salesperson said it was best in...
Hisense U7KAU 2023 Mini-LED TV – value mini-LED (AV review)
...with Hey VIDAA or Alexa). The power socket is on the right, and the AV sockets are on the left. It is 79mm thick, 400 x 300 VESA wall mountable...
Dreame X50 Ultra – a leap ahead (cleaning review)
...stained areas Pet-friendly programs, including camera video Hard water scale inhibitor Slimline cleaning tower takes less space Voice commands from Alexa, Google, Apple and Dreame Apple Watch and Matter Protocol...
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 – adds Dolby Atmos decode to your TV (AV review)
...volume, change setting for centre, height, bass and treble and enable Dialogue mode. Other settings are for a firmware update, voice assistant (Alexa not tested), Chromecast, and CEC variations. Sound...
Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni – faster, cheaper, and better (cleaning review)
...and wastewater capacity Greater privacy for Australian users Expanded Yiko voice commands and all executed locally (not like Google/Alexa/Siri) New Housekeeper AI mode to dynamically adjust its cleaning according to...
CS Live – Ep 10: The latest laptop tech from Microsoft, Open Banking and a review of the Amazon Echo Auto.
...us on the show to give us a review of the Amazon Echo Auto – a new piece of tech from the online giant that brings Alexa into the car....
NSA Data Scandal Spreads With Google And Yahoo Targeted
...past 10 years. Head of the NSA, General Keith Alexander, denies infiltrating tens of millions of phone records from European users and says the information is “completely false”, while in...
Australia Gets Windows 8
...8 OS in Australia as people crowded around the stage in Harvey Norman’s Alexandria store at midnight. Photo: At the Microsoft Windows 8 launch. Getting a demo of Xbox Smart...
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 4K – D for delightful (AV review)
...Privacy and Data Protection Policy totalling about 10,000 words. We have not analysed it yet. If you use Alexa, you are subject to that policy. LG has a Privacy Policy,...
Hisense U7NAU 4K mini-LED TV – value without compromise (AV review)
...the rear. At the bottom bezel is a power button/indicator, microphone, and mic on/off switch (for use with Hey VIDAA or Alexa). The power socket is on the right, and...
JBL BAR 1300 – 1170 Watts, 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar (AV review)
...6 AX Dual Band (also used for wireless rear speakers). BT 5.0 SBC and HD for Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Alexa Multiroom, and the rear speakers can be used as...
eufyCam S3 Pro solar power, 4K is crystal clear day and night (security review)
...Homebase 3. It connects to the home Wi-Fi router and is a local AI controller and hard disk storage (you supply a 500GB+ low-cost HDD). It also enables Alexa, Google...
D-Link M60 AX6000 Aquila Pro AI mesh – a very cost-effective solution (network review)
...Wi-Fi as connected devices) 4 port gigabit hub (per satellite) 2.5Gb Ethernet WAN (can be used for backhaul) Voice: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Security: WP3 and earlier Guest Network:...
Sonos Ray soundbar – small dog, big bark (AV review)
...Alexa and Apple AirPlay2 and inbuilt streaming services, Sonos Radio Connects Wi-Fi 2.4 or 5Ghz or Ethernet cable Size 559 x 95 x 71 mm x 1.95kg What it is...
Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni – can a robot vacuum/mop get any better? (cleaning review)
...Google and Alexa assistants can only do a fraction of what Yiko can. Higher sill lift It can now navigate 22mm sills with mopping pads attached, where most are 15-20mm....
Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot AI+ robovac VR50T95 series (cleaning review)
...subject to Alexa or Google Assistant voice assistance policies if you use these. The App – basic – Passable SmartThings is Samsung’s future ecosystem of interconnected smart things – washers,...
Samsung QN900D Neo QLED 8K 2024 – bragging rights! (TV/AV review)
...x 400 VESA wall mount. Bixby or Alexa support First Impression – 85” is impressive Aussies love big TVs, and while 65” is now considered standard, new buyers are measuring...