Sengled Element Lighting Starter Kit - CNET

Sengled Element Lighting Starter Kit

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YIIYAA Candelabra LED Bulb Dimmable E12 Base,40W Equivalent 2700K Antique Patio Wall Ceiling Festival Bar Decoration Candle LED Lights Flame Tip - 6Pack - CNET

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Cmyk Dimmable 8W Clear Vintage LED Edison Bulb 50W Equivalent, 2200K, E26 Base - CNET

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Pinhole Nanny WiFi Cam for $13 + free s&h from China - CNET

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December 2017 Top Picks at a Glance

We reviewed 13 products in December but only eight made the cut. Among them are three exemplary projectors ranging in price from $2,200 to $6,000, a fabulous sounding set of compact speakers with built-in power, excellent planar-magnetic headphones from a classic audio brand, a unique hi-res digital recording system that disciples of vinyl will love, and a separates-based 5.1-channel system that gives you everything you need except a source for just over two grand. As we ring in the New Year, any of these products would be a fine addition to your 2018 AV lineup.

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SHINE HAI 4W ST64 Vintage Edison Light Bulb 5000K - CNET

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Smart LED RGB Bluetooth Strip Accent Lighting - CNET

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Sengled Twilight 15-Second Delayed Turn Off LED Light Bulb,Omni-directional, A19, Soft White - CNET

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LE Dimmable E26 Base LED Light Bulb - CNET

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5 tangle-free ways to store your strand lights for next Christmas - CNET

Tired of spending hours detangling Christmas lights from the year before? Use these tricks for storing them for easier use next year.

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5 tips for your new Nest Thermostat - CNET

These tips take you beyond the basics so you can get the most out of your new Nest Thermostat.

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Sonos One Wireless Smart Speaker Review

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $199

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Typical Sonos build and sound quality
Alexa voice control
Minus
No Bluetooth
No hi-res audio

THE VERDICT
Sonos was slow to deliver a voice-controlled smart speaker, but with integrated Alexa (and Google Assistant arriving soon) in what amounts to a redesigned Play:1, they've created a nearly irresistible, low-cost intro to their wireless ecosystem.

The full impact of the home-based voice-actuated assistant, invented first by Amazon in the guise of Alexa, then followed by Google and now Apple with its Siri-driven HomePod, has yet to be felt. The category has loosely evolved into what we are now calling the "smart speaker," though it is not the speaker, but the microphone (or mic array) in conjunction with a network connection that imbues these devices with their extraordinary power. Sure, the speaker plays music, perhaps the simplest of its voice-controlled functions and (according to a recent study by NPR/Edison Research, the activity a smart speaker is still most frequently used for). But the opportunity presented by an artificially intelligent device that can respond to human language and trigger any number of events in our environment possesses extraordinary potential for transforming our lives. The fact that the most sophisticated of these voice interfaces to date, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, are offered in open, licensed platforms and being constantly advanced and promoted by two of the world's richest tech giants, suggests that we are on the verge of an explosion of innovation. The best is yet to come.

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How to control your Nest Thermostat with your voice - CNET

Make your home oh-so-comfy without ever leaving your recliner, even if you don't have a smart hub.

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Is your home too humid? Nest thermostat can help - CNET

Nix humidity using your Nest thermostat and the flick of a finger.

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How to get rid of your Christmas tree - CNET

With Christmas behind us, it's time to take down the decorations. Here are five ways to dispose of your Christmas tree.

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Epson Home Cinema 4000 4K Enhanced 3LCD Projector Review

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $2,200

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Good resolution in HD and UHD
Impressive HDR
Low price
Minus
Contrast and black level could be better
Manual HDR/SDR switching

THE VERDICT
The Epson 4000 offers an effective combination of HDR and SDR projection at a price that seemed impossible a year ago.

Native 4K imaging—where the chips display all 8.3 million individual pixels (3840 x 2160) in each frame simultaneously—is still rare in an affordable consumer projector. Currently, the entry price is $5,000, for Sony’s new VPL-VW285ES. But last year, Epson introduced two 3LCD models that use pixel shifting to achieve an apparent resolution close to 4K. The less expensive of the two was the PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB, still selling, as I write this, for around $2,700. (Its virtual twin, the Pro Cinema 6040UB, was reviewed in the October 2016 Sound & Vision.)

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Save Big On Fitkeeper - CNET

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Be your own lighting designer with the Noon Smart Lighting System video - CNET

This $400 starter kit replaces your existing light switches and works with regular light bulbs to create smart lighting compatible with Amazon Alexa.

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Up to 50% OFF RENPHO from iDOO World - CNET

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Refurb D-Link Day/Night WiFi Security Camera for $20 + free shipping - CNET

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Asus' new RT-AC86U router just raised the bar video - CNET

With top speeds and added features for gaming, security and network prioritization, the new Asus AC2900 router is an affordable must-have for your home network.

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LG home speaker with Google Assistant launches next month - CNET

LG beats rival Samsung to announce its first smart home speaker, which will launch at CES.

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December 2017 New Gear Part 2

Electrocompaniet Tana SL-1 Wireless Speaker
Recently introduced to North America, the Tana SL-1 from Norwegian high-end audio maker Electrocompaniet is built to deliver hi-res music over an existing Wi-Fi network. The two-way bass-reflex speaker is housed in a compact 10 x 7 x 7-inch aluminum cabinet along with a 150-watt Class A/B amplifier, 192-kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC), and 32-bit floating-point digital signal processor.

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Sengled Smartsense Indoor LED Bulb, Built-In Motion Sensor, Dual-Mode, BR30 - CNET

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How Do I Switch Between an AVR and Stereo Amp?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q I currently use a receiver for watching movies in 5.1 surround and for listening to stereo music. I’d like to expand my system with a dedicated stereo preamplifier and amplifier for music playback but have realized that I would need to switch the cables of my main left/right speakers from the receiver to the amplifier every time I changed over from movies to music. Is there some type of switchbox that would enable such a setup? If so, is there an audiophile-grade version that wouldn’t negatively affect the sound? One more question: Would I be able use my subwoofer with both configurations? —Raphaël Rainville / via e-mail

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Fizzics Waytap Beer Dispenser, Black - CNET

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These smart switches are also your personal lighting designer - CNET

The Noon Smart Lighting System includes a $400 start kit with smart switches that work with your existing light bulbs.

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T8 8FT 4000+5000K Frosted - CNET

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EatSmart Precision Premium Digital Bathroom Scale with 3.5" LCD and "Step-On" Technology - CNET

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Best Streaming Devices of 2017

This past year has seen the maturing of many features that were formerly only hopeful ideas. Streaming 4K, streaming live TV, cloud DVRs, and simple voice home control from a home theater are all now readily available.

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Paradigm PW Soundbar Review

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $1,299

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Wide array of wired and wireless connections, including Play-Fi
Room correction with included microphone
Wireless subwoofer connection
Minus
Confusing and non-intuitive setup
Soft-sounding highs

THE VERDICT
Paradigm’s PW Soundbar ticks a lot of boxes with its long list of desirable features, but its complicated wireless setup and ergonomic difficulties make it frustrating to use.

Consolidation is one of those things that can be either a good deal or a bad deal, depending on the context. For example, with big corporations, consolidation often means less competition, which can be a bummer for the consumer. Just ask the guy who pays through the nose for 2,000 cable channels he’ll never watch, or the guy who has tried to make a mini-sized bag of peanuts last through a six-hour transcontinental flight on one of the four remaining major U.S. airlines. But when it comes to consumer electronics, consolidation can be a wonderful thing.

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Wifi Smart Connected Body Fat Bathroom Scale by Weight Gurus, Backlit LCD, ITO Conductive Surface Technology, Accurate Precision Health Alerts, Measurements, and Monitoring - CNET

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9 tips for your new Apple TV - CNET

The Apple TV is a seemingly simple device, but there are a lot of hidden features that you need to know.

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Get started with Google Home Max - CNET

Google's latest new smart speaker has a few tricks you should know.

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Klipsch The Sixes Powered Speaker System Review

Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value

PRICE $799

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Solid build quality
Handsome fit and finish
Easy setup
Good overall sound quality with bountiful bass
Minus
No Wi-Fi streaming
No tone controls
Disappointing phono preamp

THE VERDICT
Klipsch’s beautifully crafted Sixes deliver fine sound with the bonus of onboard power, but vinyl playback is shortchanged by its pedestrian phono preamp.

I’ve been talking about pulling my old turntable out of mothballs since I moved to my current home, oh…20 years ago. Which is why I jumped at the chance when asked if I had any interest in auditioning The Sixes, the latest entry in Klipsch’s Heritage Wireless series and big brother to The Three, the superb all-in-one wireless music system we reviewed in May. I know what you’re thinking: What does reviewing speakers have to do with setting up a turntable? Bear with me.

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7 tips for your new Google Home speaker - CNET

Got a brand new Google Home speaker? Here are seven of the most important things you should know about it.

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Noon Smart Lighting Starter Kit review - CNET

This $400 starter kit is an interesting and attractive take on smart DIY lighting design, but integrations are limited.

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Yunmai Smart Scale - Body Fat Scale with Fitness APP & Body Composition Monitor with Extra Large Display - CNET

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Amazon marks "biggest" holiday season with lots of Alexa - CNET

The company's voice-activated devices are everywhere this year.

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Dirac Announces Next-Gen Room-Correction System

Dirac Research, the Swedish company specializing in sound optimization technology, has announced that it will demonstrate several major updates to its acclaimed Dirac Live room-correction platform at CES 2018, which kicks off in Las Vegas on January 9.

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Hyperikon T8 LED Light Tube 4ft, 18W, Dual-End Powered, Clear - CNET

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What My Treasured Watch and Audio Have in Common

I was late to class that morning. So I was a bit over the speed limit, astride my trusty BMW R50/2 motorcycle, heading into town and onto campus. I spotted something shiny lying in the middle of the highway. No time to explore — I was late. But on the way home that night, my weak headlight (6-volt, you know) saw that glimmer again, now on the side of the highway. I braked and circled back...

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What Amazon's Alexa economy pays the people building its skills - CNET

Who's creating Alexa skills? Indie developers and marketing companies looking to profit from voice-controlled computing. Some cash in, and some don't.

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Install the Ring Video Doorbell 2 in a flash video - CNET

Ring's Video Doorbell 2 is easy to install. Here's how.

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How to install the Ring Video Doorbell 2 - CNET

You can install Ring's latest buzzer with minimal effort. Here's how.

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Boneco Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier 7145 - CNET

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Up to 50% OFF Prolight from Prolight - CNET

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Yunmai HQ - CNET

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5 tips for your new Amazon Echo - CNET

A new Alexa speaker can be a tad overwhelming. These five tips will help you get started and make the most of it.

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5 tips for your new Amazon Echo video - CNET

A new Amazon Echo speaker can be a bit overwhelming. Use these five tips to help you get started and make the most of it.

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Sengled Element Classic Programmable LED Smart Home A19 2700K Smart Bulb, Compatible with Samsung SmartThings, Requires Hub for Amazon Alexa and AT&T Digital Life (20+ Year Lifespan) - CNET

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MR16 LED Bulbs, LIGHTSTORY 50W Halogen Bulbs Equivalent, 5W, 40 Beam Angle, MR16 LED Light Bulbs, Non-Dimmable LED Light Bulbs, UL Listed - CNET

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Nature Power Solar Security Triple Light 1200 - CNET

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PureClean Auto Robot Vacuum Cleaner - CNET

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Refurb D-Link Day/Night WiFi Security Camera for $18 + free shipping - CNET

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Smart Bulb - CNET

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Yunmai Smart Scale - Body Fat Scale with Fitness APP & Body Composition Monitor with Extra Large Display - CNET

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Yunmai HQ - CNET

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Put your multimeter to work at home - CNET

Here's how to put that multimeter gathering dust to work around the house.

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Zuli Smartplug Dimmer, Timer & Controller (3-Pack) - CNET

Zuli Smartplug Dimmer, Timer & Controller (3-Pack)

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Sengled Element Classic Programmable LED Smart Home A19 2700K Smart Bulb, Compatible with Samsung SmartThings, Requires Hub for Amazon Alexa and AT&T Digital Life (20+ Year Lifespan) - CNET

Sengled Element Classic Programmable LED Smart Home A19 2700K Smart Bulb, Compatible with Samsung SmartThings, Requires Hub for Amazon Alexa and AT&T Digital Life (20+ Year Lifespan)

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Sengled Smartsense LED Security Floodlight with Built-In Motion Detector, PAR38 (1 Pack) - CNET

Sengled Smartsense LED Security Floodlight with Built-In Motion Detector, PAR38 (1 Pack)

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Sengled Element Smart Lighting Starter Kit, Includes Hub with 4PCS Dimmable A19 Smart Bulbs, Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, Connects up to 64 Bulbs, 3 Year Warranty - CNET

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Zmodo 4-Channel Security Camera System for $80 + free shipping - CNET

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Amazon acquires security camera and doorbell maker Blink - CNET

Amazon buys Blink, a startup that makes security cameras and smart doorbells.

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Kanto YU6 Powered Speaker System Review

Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value

PRICE $480

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Phono, line, optical, Bluetooth inputs
Subwoofer output
Wide choice of colors
Minus
USB not PC-friendly

THE VERDICT
If you’re looking to plug your turntable directly into a good-looking and functional pair of speakers, the Kanto YU6 will make it work—and sound great.

Why shouldn’t life be simpler? If there’s one thing your studio apartment, dorm room, bedroom, or guest bedroom doesn’t need, it’s an audio rack with a tangle of cables. But going without music would be barbaric. So how simple do you need to get? If a bare-bones Bluetooth speaker isn’t enough, a pair of powered speakers might make more sense. You’d have a stereo soundstage without the fuss of an outboard amp and rack.

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The Bridge on the River Kwai

Picture
Sound
Extras

Captured in 1943, a battalion of British soldiers is forced to work as slave labor to build a bridge for the Japanese over the River Kwai. The sadistic POW commander, Col. Saito, insists the British officers work alongside the enlisted personnel against the bylaws of the Geneva Convention. The British officer, Col. Nicholson, brings this to the attention of Saito, who promptly puts him in the “hot box” until he changes his tune. Nicholson refuses to back down, and a battle of wills ensues. Saito eventually realizes he’s fighting a losing battle and must find a way to inspire the prisoners to work faster, and Nicholson is the key to getting the bridge built on time.

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Baby Driver

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Can the dangerous business of getaway driving be elevated to an art form? Propelled by the constant soundtrack of his life, Baby (Ansel Elgort) combines speed, daring, and creativity in a thrilling and highly profitable display of skill. He doesn’t want to be a part of this prolonged crime spree, but he needs to repay a debt to a local kingpin (Kevin Spacey). In fact, he believes he has an exit strategy all figured out, once they’re square, and that he and his new lady friend (Lily James) can drive off into the sunset.

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Body Fat Scale，FlightingLive High Accuracy Digital Body Weight Bathroom Scale，Accurate Health Metrics, Toughened Glass Top for Body Weight, Body Fat, Water, Muscle Mass, BMI, Bone Mass etc - CNET

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CES 2018 preview: The smart home gets smarter - CNET

We take a look at the smart home and appliance trends that might show up at CES 2018.

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Sengled Element BR30 Smart LED Bulb Zigbee Dimmable 60W Equivalent Soft White, Compatible with Samsung SmartThings and Wink Hub, Requires Hub for Alexa - CNET

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KeeWifi Easy BBQ Bluetooth Device - CNET

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TP-Link Kasa Cam Indoor WiFi Security Camera for $100 + free shipping - CNET

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Sengled Smartsense Indoor LED Bulb, Built-In Motion Sensor, Dual-Mode, BR30 - CNET

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Face-Off: Sony VPL-VW285ES vs. JVC DLA-X790R

Since the Sony VPL-VW285ES I recently reviewed was still on hand while I was reviewing the JVC DLA-X790R, a brief comparison was impossible to resist. The results were quite interesting…

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JVC DLA-X790R D-ILA Projector Review

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $6,000

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Standard-setting blacks
Impressive HDR
Solid color and resolution
Minus
Complex setup menus
Some black crush

THE VERDICT
It may not have true native 4K imaging chips, but the JVC DLA-X790R shouldn’t be overlooked by those upgrading a projection system or looking for their first projector. It’s a knockout.

One of the key features of the Ultra HD format is 4K resolution. But to date, the catalog of true native 4K home theater projectors — those with imaging chips featuring a minimum of 3840 x 2160 pixels without relying on any pixel-shifting tricks — is pretty thin. JVC has the laser-lit DLA-RS4500K at $35,000, and Sony has its own premium models above $10,000. But if you're looking for something priced more affordably, you’re currently limited to Sony’s new VPL-VW285ES ($5,000) and VPL-VW385ES ($8,000).

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Your Apple HomeKit devices were open to hackers, report says - CNET

A reported security flaw with Apple HomeKit made your connected devices susceptible to hacks.

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Do AV Receivers Support DLNA Video Streaming?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q I am looking to buy an AV receiver that can play music (mainly FLAC files) and movies streamed from a media server hosted on a NAS. Are there any new receivers that provide that feature? I was looking at a Pioneer VSX-832 Network receiver based on a recommendation from a local dealer, but discovered a note on Pioneer’s website saying that it’s not supported.—Gigi Mathew

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Product Review: D-Link Omna Home Security Camera

By Zachary Lloyd

 

If you’re in the market for home security, let’s discuss the D-Link Omna HD Camera. Tested in a single room, studio environment, this $150 camera sits in the corner of any room; strategically placed to watch the world around it using its 180-degree field of view.

It is made from an aluminum material, and feels very sturdy in the hand. Its neutral color helps it to blend in with all but the most rustic of furniture schemes, as it features an all silver body with black accents, and a multi-color led dot on the front. The charging port is on the back of the camera, and it is indented a few centimeters into the casing, with a square hole. The included charging cable features the same shape end on the connector, so it fits flush, and feels extremely premium. On paper, the camera looks like it boasts many impressive features: It has the ability to connect to your Android or iPhone via the Omna app for live view, automatic recording, and alerts for when the camera detects motion.

 

Setup

The setup process is fairly straightforward: Just plug the camera into the wall outlet, download the Omna app, wait for it to detect the camera, and then just connect it to Wi-Fi. However, the app is extremely slow and cumbersome to use, and getting the camera to show up in the list of devices was more difficult than it should have been. Moreover, once it was able to be seen by my phone, it took a few more tries before I had it connected to the network and streaming data.

Usage

The camera notified my phone as soon as I stepped in front of it, and the night viewing mode worked like a charm. The live view, even with its massive delay, seems like it would be a good feature to have, if it worked consistently. Every time I attempted to open the app to check out the live view, I was presented with almost a full minute of loading screens, before I could finally enter the viewing screen. Plus, the app did crash some of the time.

Most times I tried to use the Live View, it was a direct result of having received a motion detection notification. However, even with the door to the small room closed, the fan off, and 100 percent assurance that there was nothing in the room, I would get a motion notification once every 30 seconds up to every 5 minutes. While the camera does feature the saving of recordings to a Micro SD card, the whole point of this product is to be able to monitor your home from afar, and it just lacks the ability to do that in most cases.

Things did, however, improve a bit with the Apple HomeKit app. It felt fast and streamlined, and even though the delay was still massive, the motion detection notifications were fixed in this version of the app. You can even ask Siri for the status of the camera. However, many users use Android devices, and the camera must properly work for these users, not just iOS lovers.

 

General Specifications

The physical camera sensor has a 180-degree field of view, which enables you to see your whole room. However, it does not feature continuous recording, something that camera at this same price point, or even cheaper, offers in the base models. It is 1080p HD, which is more than enough for the tasks it has to handle, and has the ability to save all the data to a 128 GB Micro SD card (this is not included in the box).

 

Pros:

• A sturdy, metal construction
• Integration with both Android OS and the Apple HomeKit
• 180-degrees of view
• Motion detected alerts
• Ability to save data locally

Cons:

• The setup needs to be more streamlined
• The Android app is buggy and could use some updates
• The camera does not include a Micro SD card of the box – necessary for basic functionality
• The motion detection sends too many notifications
• The live view has a large delay

 

 

Overall, it is very hard to recommend this camera to anyone when options such as the NestCam exist in this price category. The camera caters entirely to Apple users, offering a buggy Android app, an overly sensitive motion detector, and is expensive for the level of functionality.

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WENFENG GU10 LED Bulbs, 3000K Soft White - CNET

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Save on AmazonBasics 40 Watt Equivalent, Daylight, Non-Dimmable, A19 LED Light Bulb - 6-Pack - CNET

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Philips Hue A19 light bulbs - CNET

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LEVUSU Smart Body Analyzer Digital Body Fat Weight Bathroom Scale Ultra-white Tempered glass, 400 Pounds IOS & Android APP - CNET

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WENFENG Candelabra LED Light Bulbs, 4000k Daylight White - CNET

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Google Home's 2017 in review: All grown up and ready to battle - CNET

The Google Home came into its own as a smart speaker in 2017. Now we'll find out if that matters.

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After a busy 2017, Alexa is still on top -- and still evolving - CNET

Smart assistants had a huge year -- and none more so than Alexa. Here's a recap of the last 12 months and a look at where it might be headed next.

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The Waterboys’ Mike Scott Pours a New Sound Palette for ‘Out of All This Blue’

Career songwriters often find themselves on a perpetual quest to add new tools to their creative toolboxes in order to keep things fresh. Such has been the case for Mike Scott, chief architect of British alt-rock stalwarts The Waterboys, who turned to GarageBand and some interesting plug-in choices to fuel the almost two-dozen songs that comprise his band’s expansive new double-disc effort, Out of All This Blue (BMG).

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Apple HomePod likely a no-show at CES, but it could win anyway - CNET

The company delayed the release of its smart speaker, missing holiday shopping and potentially CES. Yet, it’s still hard to count out Apple.

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Amazon's Echo Spot isn't a must-buy, even for Alexa fans video - CNET

Amazon's newest Echo gadget is basically a voice-activated clock radio with a touchscreen -- but Alexa's visual interface is still too underdeveloped for us to recommend.

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Emotiva BasX System Review

PRICE $2,143 as reviewed

THE VERDICT
Emotiva’s BasX surround processor, five-channel amp, and speakers offer an affordable and high-performing starter system that puts you into audio separates without breaking the bank.

Surround separates are generally regarded as a step up from receivers. If you want the biggest and best, and have to ask their prices, you probably can’t afford them. But ask me the prices of Emotiva’s new BasX surround preamp/processor and multichannel amplifier, along with a set of compact speakers from the same series. The answers are $599, $499, and $1,045, totaling $2,143 for a 5.1-channel system of electronics and speakers. That would buy a midpriced receiver and a decent (but probably smaller) satellite/subwoofer set.

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The complete list of Google Home commands so far - CNET

The Google Home might not have the Echo's "skills," but there's still plenty it can do.

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Lutron and Alexa Join Forces to Create a Voice Controllable Home

One of the best ways to experience what it’s like to live in a smart home is to see one in action. It’s one thing to read about innovative new technologies like automated lighting, whole-house music, and voice control of home devices; it’s another thing altogether when these electronic marvels can be demonstrated to you in a realistic home setting. Many home systems integrators accomplish this by displaying their smart home wares in a showroom that’s been designed to educate potential clients on their smart home options. Few chose to create the experience in their own personal homes. Nor have many home systems professionals integrated voice control so seamlessly and comprehensively into a home environment.

The Future of Voice Control … Now

It’s an accomplishment that earned Drayton Cook, an electrician at NWE in Calgary, Alberta Canada a 2017 Lutron Excellence Award for Best Integration of Voice Control. “Voice control is where the future of home technology is headed,” Cook says. “And in my home which I use as a showroom of sorts I have pushed the boundaries of what’s capable through voice.”

Using Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri as the voice engine, a complete Lutron RadioRA 2 system, Lutron Sivoia QS shades, Lutron seeTemp thermostats, Sonos system, Nest cameras, Key Digital video distribution, Russound whole-house music system, and even a 10-year-old LG TV can be controlled via simple voice commands.

Echo Dots Deliver Voice Commands to Lutron Systems

The Lutron systems are able to recognize verbal edicts directed to them from several Amazon Echo Dots located throughout the house, as well as from an Apple smartwatch. To weave items like the Russound music system into the voice control ecosystem required the addition of a third-party controller, Cook explains. Together, the Lutron systems and the Key Digital Compass Control system chosen by Cook as that third party controller enables a combination of 97 RadioRA 2 devices, seeTemp thermostats, (a combination of 10 hardwired and four battery-powered Sivoia QS Triathlon shades, and a host of other devices to be operated by verbal commands. Here’s how it works, explains Cook: “The Lutron systems carry out the voice command to their respective shades and lights. When the Compass Control system ‘sees’ these actions happen, it triggers the non-Lutron devices in the house to react.”

Scenes Streamline the Control Process

To streamline the process of issuing voice commands, Cook used the Lutron system to program the various systems and products into “scenes.” This enables users to control multiple devices by uttering a single command rather than launching several individual commands. When the Lutron systems hear “Good morning,” for example, it turns on select lights, opens certain shades, adjusts the thermostat setting, and triggers the Compass Control system which turns on the TVs to the where a slideshow of family photos are displayed. “We don’t have a lot of art on the walls,” says Cook of his newly built home of many floor-to ceiling glass windows, “so the TVs serve as our artwork.”

Other scenes that can be engage via voice include “Morning” “Entertain,” “Movie,” and many more. To ensure that every command is hear clearly, Cook installed several Amazon Echo Dot devices throughout the house, and uses his smartwatch occasionally to issue verbal instructions via Apple Siri. Although voice control is the newest and most engaging form of home management at the moment, Cook made sure include plenty of Lutron keypads for times when it’s just as easy to press a button to activate groups of lights, shades, TVs, and music listening zones.

The Epitome of Voice Control in the Home

By utilizing a variety of smart home systems and Lutron-enabled control schemes, Cook has created a home environment that’s easy for his family to manage and enjoy. As for customers that visit, they can use their own voices to make see all the systems react. “Our voice controlled house is better than any pamphlet at explaining how voice control works,” Cook says.

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TVs, TVs Everywhere

My first color TV, a Zenith (remember them?) was a 19-inch CRT that cost me somewhere around $350 and weighed a ton (or seemed to). Today, the only display devices you’ll find at that size are computer monitors; they’ll cost you considerably less and can be carried around under one arm.

I was reminded of that as I recently visited the TV department in my local Best Buy. Even with Black Friday firmly in the rear-view mirror, there were, quite literally, stacks of boxed TVs filling the aisles. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many crowded into one space, perhaps not even at CES. And in an area with a population of roughly 100,000, that’s a lot of TVs to sell. Most of them, even the larger models, were well under $1000, reflecting the modest incomes of a primarily middle-class region.

But new TVs are always a hot item, and this is a prime time of year for TV sales...

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Night Owl 1TB Bullet Camera Security System for $190 + free shipping - CNET

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Why Millennials Will Trigger a Boom in Home Theater Sales

Work with me here. I'll try my best to explain. The gist of it is this: Millennials are going to move out of cities and start buying home theaters. Lots of home theaters.

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Sengled Element Classic BR30 Smart Home LED Starter Kit, Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant (4 Pack) - CNET

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Sony to Roll Out Dolby Vision TV Update in January

Sony has announced that the firmware update that activates Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) processing in its high-end TV models will be available in mid to late January.

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The Amazon Echo Spot isn't your ordinary clock radio - CNET

Amazon's newest Alexa device is basically an Echo Dot with a touchscreen and a camera for making voice-activated video calls. Worth $130?

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DING WiFi Video Doorbell & 6-Month Cloud Storage - Smart Home Hub and WiFi Extender and 2 Pack Door/Window Sensors - All Inclusive Bundle - CNET

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LUOYIMAN Wireless Scale Body Weight Scale Fat BMI Digital Scale Backlit LCD Precision/Accurate Measurements APP for IOS Android - CNET

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Suit from 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Auctioned for Charity

An official Spider-Man suit worn by Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Homecoming was auctioned off yesterday to raise money for the Toys for Tots charity run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

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LG Partners with Meridian to Up its Audio Game

LG and Meridian Audio yesterday announced a global partnership to collaborate on the technical design of soundbars, wireless speakers, and other LG audio products.

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BioInteractive to Unveil Gesture Wristband at CES

Vancouver-based startup BioInteractive Technologies plans to unveil a gesture wristband for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications at CES 2018, which kicks off in Las Vegas on January 9.

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5 ways to make your house smell like Christmas without candles - CNET

Drive home your holiday decorations with these five candle replacements.

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Blink Video Doorbell Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

The upcoming Blink Video Doorbell will cost just $99 -- if you already have a Blink Sync Module.

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Save Big On iDOO - CNET

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Smart Bulb - LIFU Color Changing RGB LED Light - Bluetooth App Group Smartphone Controlled for Halloween Christmas Party - No Hub Needed - CNET

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The complete list of Alexa commands so far - CNET

Here are all the things you can ask Alexa to do. (Dad jokes included.)

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Amazon's Echo Look lets you ask strangers what you should wear - CNET

The photo and video camera with a smart speaker built-in will work with Spark, Amazon's social network for shoppers.

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California Dreamin’

Photos and system overview courtesy of Custom LA.

When homeowners in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, hired Custom LA to replace the existing home theater in their 6,500-square-foot home, they wanted an advanced system capable of delivering jaw-dropping audio and video performance but it had to be dead simple to operate and capable of controlling AV systems in two other areas of the sprawling home.

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Wink adds Sonos to its home automation skill set - CNET

The Wink Hub 2 is now compatible with all Sonos products.

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Amazon Echo Spot review - CNET

The Echo Spot is basically an Echo Dot with a touchscreen -- and the combination is less compelling than you might have guessed.

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Gifts for Yule and Yours

If you’re still shopping for a Christmas or other holiday gift, you know time is of the essence right now.

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Ok Google, Show Me My Logitech Home Security Cameras

You have a feeling that someone has stepped into your backyard. In the past, you might have switched your TV to its dedicated “surveillance camera” channel to view the action. It was simple process of tapping a button on a handheld remote, but Logitech has simplified the task to a simple voice command.

The company’s line of Circle 2 home security cameras now work with the Google Assistant on smart speakers like Google Home, eligible Android phones and iPhones, so you can easily ask to watch live video of what’s happening in and around your home. Start by saying, “Ok Google, show me the backyard camera,” to show a live view of your backyard on your TV using the Google Assistant and Chromecast, or a TV with Chromecast built in.

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“We’ve worked with Google to make your home security smarter and even easier to access,” says Vincent Borel, director of new ventures at Logitech. “Logitech Circle 2 seamlessly integrates with your favorite voice assistant so whether you’re far from your mobile device and simply want to check who’s at the door or prefer watching the camera live view on a larger screen, our newest integration with the Google Assistant truly enhances your Circle 2 security camera experience.”

This latest integration with the Google Assistant works on all Circle 2 Cameras (Wired or Wire-Free), as well as the first generation Logi Circle, allowing you to watch live video of what’s happening in and around your home directly on your TV. To access this experience, you must have a Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built in and the Google Assistant on your eligible Android phone, iPhone or smart speaker like Google Home. You can view any of your Circle 2 cameras just using your voice. For example, if your Circle 2 Camera is named “front door,” you can say, “Ok Google, show me the front door camera.”

To learn more how you can start using the Google Assistant to control your Circle 2 and smart home security experience with your voice, visit here.

 

Availability

Logitech Circle 2 home security cameras along with mounts and accessories are available now and can be purchased at Logitech.com, Apple, Amazon and Best Buy. Circle 2 Wired is $179.99 and Circle 2 Wire-Free is $199.99.

 

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10 Smokin’ Deals at Shop Sound & Vision

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Ghost in the Shell (2017)

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In a world where people are enhanced with technology, Major (Johansson) is rescued from near death, or so she believes. Her cybernetic implants make her the first of her kind as she fights criminals with an upper hand, but things are not always what they seem to be. She begins to have visions of her past and starts to believe that the corporation that “saved” her is actually trying to control her. She makes it her personal mission to unravel her mysterious past and find out what truly happened.

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Free Fire

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Although Martin Scorsese is listed as one of the executive producers, Free Fire actually seems to exude more of the DNA from Reservoir Dogs. This impressively tight hour-and-a-half plays out as essentially one long scene—an arms deal gone bad—with a diverse group of tough guys (and gal) brought to life by a well-chosen international cast.

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Mount a TV Like a Pro: Part 2

Last month’s blog, Mount a TV Like a Pro: Part 1 detailed the first part of mounting a flat-panel TV onto a wall. To recap, it covered determining the size and location of where the new TV will go, figuring out the needed wiring for the install, making a plan for powering the TV, making sure there’s a clear path in the wall for routing the cabling to the TV, and then cutting wall boxes into the sheetrock and running the wiring.

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