Is the UGREEN HomeAgent Really Local? 5 Tests With the Internet Blocked
I blocked UGREEN’s HomeAgent HA100 and both SynCare cameras from the internet and ran five tests to see how much of its local-AI claim holds up.
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Ecovacs T80S Omni: The Upgrades That Really Matter
I ran the original Ecovacs T80 for over a year, so I tested the T80S Omni against it: the new roller, the triple lift, more suction and hot-water mop washing. Here’s what actually changed and whether it matters.
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Backup, Automate, and Secure Like a Pro — Why the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus Belongs in Every Smart Home
Your Smart Home Is Generating More Data Than Ever—Here’s How to Keep It Safe If you’re like most smart home users (or digital content creators like me), your devices are creating a ton of data—security footage, family photos, smart home configs, personal documents. And chances are, you’re not backing it up properly. Relying on cloud…
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Supercharge Home Assistant: HACS 2.0 Complete Setup Guide
HACS is the easiest way to add custom integrations, themes and dashboard cards to Home Assistant. I walk through installing 2.0 without SSH, what changed in this version, and the add-ons I use most.
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Cutting-Edge Lawn Tech: Mammotion’s New Mowers at CES 2025
At CES 2025 I got a close look at Mammotion’s new robot mowers, the Luba 2 AWD X Series and the smaller Luba Mini AWD, plus a torn-down Luba 2 and a live omni-wheel demo.
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Control Your Smart Home & Stay Organized with This Massive Calendar // Cozyla Calendar+
The Cozyla Calendar+ is a 32-inch touchscreen calendar that runs Android, so it can also stream, run Google Play apps and control Home Assistant. Cozyla sent it for review. Here’s the install and what it can do at $899.
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Install Now, Enjoy for Years: Enbrighten Permanent Holiday Lights
Summary In this video, we introduce and review the Enbrighten permanent holiday lights. We explain why August is the perfect time to install holiday lights, highlighting the convenience of getting them up before the cold weather sets in. We cover the features of the Enbrighten lights, including RGB and white LEDs, support for up to…
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The SwitchBot Lock Pro … it just got easier!
Summary The SwitchBot Lock Pro is an innovative and user-friendly smart lock designed for easy installation and broad compatibility, making it ideal for both tech novices and renters. It offers a robust, sleek design with advanced features such as multiple unlocking methods, auto-relock, and extended battery life. The lock can be set up in standalone…
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Best Bang for Your Buck? // Ecovacs Deebot T30S COMBO
Summary In this video, we take an in-depth look at the Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo, comparing it with the flagship X2 Combo and last year’s T20 Omni. We discuss the features, such as its impressive 11,000 Pascal suction power, Zero Tangle anti-tangle technology, TrueDetect 3D object detection, and advanced mopping system. We also highlight the…
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Dual-Lens/All-Seeing Powerful Camera // ReoLink Duo 3
Comparison Chart Feature Reolink Duo Reolink Duo 2 Reolink Duo 3 Resolution 2K 4MP 16MP Ultra HD Night Vision Standard IR Advanced IR + Color Starlight Night Vision + Color Spotlight Field of View (FOV) 180° 180° Dual Lens 180° Dual Lens Person/Vehicle Detection Not Available Available Smart Detection (Enhanced) Storage Options Micro SD Card,…
