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 what Alexa does – that would take a very much longer article. She/it is Amazon’s cloud-based AI – to summarise…
…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 streaming App buttons (see image above). You can also get a $59 Voice Remote Pro that includes Remote finder Backlit…
…Pass+ Download the Aqara Home app for Android and iOS. Most of the Aqara products are HomeKit, Google Assistant and Alexa aware. All Aqara accessories (called Child Devices) use Zigbee 3.0, which means you need a Zigbee 3.0 hub. In this case, we have a Camera Hub G3 (a nifty…
…– Pass+ Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri via a double press on the left button. It defaults to the Android smartphone setup. Comfort – Pass It comes with Small, medium and large silicone EarGels. As usual, a good fit is needed for effective passive noise reduction. They do not sit…
…1-4kHz frequency range in transparent mode and could be good for hearing impairment. Hands-free – Pass+ These are quite effective with good noise reduction. Multipoint – Pass+ Available for SBC but not LDAC codecs. Voice assistants – Pass Google, Alexa and Siri. Latency – Pass While it is acceptable for…
…should go with Google Assistant and not Alexa. Read OK Google rules down under. Rating Explanation Features: 90 – It’s a Google Wi-Fi speaker focusing on sound quality Value: 95 $149 is very good Performance: 90 The sound signature is good, and the EQ and smarts take care of the…
…App with questionable privacy. All it needs is a verified email address, a password and location (for the setup only) It connects to Wi-Fi 2.4GHz– that is it. The App also integrates with Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and Alexa. That is flawless, although it means Google and Amazon know more…
…avoid an LG account when you install steaming or other 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 – nothing is sacred. It supports OK Google, Siri and…
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 three-horse race with two now ready for the knackery. These are now in more than 3 million Aussie homes. OK…
…per 1000W/hr, energy use is negligible. Wall mount – Pass It comes with wall mount brackets, but you must obtain suitable screws and plugs. The rears can be hung on a screw head. Other – Pass Compatible with an external speaker with Google Assistant and Apple AirPlay Siri/HomeKit and Alexa….
…cable, and XL capacity battery/housing Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. With it is a new Arlo Secure App No firm details yet, and these could be US-exclusive. Updated Emergency Response centre for high-level user control, allowing users to request emergency personnel; Emergency Response provides real-time status updates…
…it, then it increases the perceived contrast, makes the screen seem bigger, and draws the eye more effectively into the action. Voice control – Pass+ It supports Google Assistant (dedicated mic button on the remote), and Alexa and Siri (HomeKit/Airplay 2) require an external smartphone or speaker. Sound – Pass+…