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    #152
    BobbyT28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,439 ✭✭✭BobbyT28


    Samsung SmartThings Starter Kit on sale at the moment on Amazon.co.uk

    £139.99 down from £199.99

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-SmartThings-Starter-Kit-White/dp/B01GJZKRFM/ref=gbps_img_s-3_26c1_fe6632b3?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=23ae9ed5-1f81-48e2-bda6-9cc95cfc26c1&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=QB6WKW1ZYNTA3MABCZHM


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    #153
    Silverfluffs
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Silverfluffs


    The Philips Hue Go Personal Wireless Lighting LED Table Lamp is down to £46.99 the cheapest that it has ever been. I have one already & I just bought three more.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TPKQ6DG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


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    #154
    jones
    Registered Users Posts: 3,004 ✭✭✭jones


    Silverfluffs wrote: »
    It gives you a pretty good idea of what you can do here: https://support.myharmony.com/en-us/harmony-experience-with-amazon-alexa

    In my mind it's worth it just to get rid of the awful Sky Q remote alone, but other than that the best thing about it, is that you can set it up to do a series of commands with just one press on the remote, or one voice command to Alexa.

    So for example launching Netflix on my Smart TV is a pain in the ass as I have to press loads of buttons to launch the Netflix app & then still choose the person watching. Now I just say "Alexa, tell Harmony to turn on Netflix"! Magic!

    Weird i only set up a harmony activity for watching netflix via my smart tv yesterday. I originally tried to do it via ARC between the tv and amp but ended up using optical cable it was easier and actually worked. I did not know Alexa had this much control over harmony etc. I'm well tempted. I was going to wait for google home but now i'm not so sure


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    #155
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Silverfluffs wrote: »
    The Philips Hue Go Personal Wireless Lighting LED Table Lamp is down to £46.99 the cheapest that it has ever been. I have one already & I just bought three more.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TPKQ6DG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Thanks a lot, was only looking at these yesterday and said id get one when they go on sale!


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    #156
    duffer247
    Registered Users Posts: 259 ✭✭duffer247


    Silverfluffs wrote: »
    The Philips Hue Go Personal Wireless Lighting LED Table Lamp is down to £46.99 the cheapest that it has ever been. I have one already & I just bought three more.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TPKQ6DG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Just wondering what you find the best feature of these and what you use them for most? Assuming you have Hue lights already what are these adding?
    I was thinking that maybe bedroom where I don't have a Hue light at present might be a good use or am I as good getting more Hue colour bulbs?
    Cheers


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    #157
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Have Hue lights installed downstairs and upstairs and work them with Echo downstairs and Dot upstairs. I use the Hue for a bedroom locker light and I like the wake up routine

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



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    #158
    Shred
    Registered Users Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭Shred


    Silverfluffs wrote: »
    The Philips Hue Go Personal Wireless Lighting LED Table Lamp is down to £46.99 the cheapest that it has ever been. I have one already & I just bought three more.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TPKQ6DG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Thanks, I got a fella in work into Hue before Christmas and he ordered a few but this was his favourite by far. I'm going to lash it into my son's room as a night light.


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    #159
    Silverfluffs
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Silverfluffs


    duffer247 wrote: »
    Just wondering what you find the best feature of these and what you use them for most? Assuming you have Hue lights already what are these adding?
    I was thinking that maybe bedroom where I don't have a Hue light at present might be a good use or am I as good getting more Hue colour bulbs?
    Cheers

    I am going to use them as lamps for my beside lockers. I'm also using two in the hall on a bookcase that are triggered by a Hue sensor.

    An interesting feature is that you can set them to wake you up in the morning by gradually getting brighter.


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    #160
    Silverfluffs
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Silverfluffs


    jones wrote: »
    Weird i only set up a harmony activity for watching netflix via my smart tv yesterday. I originally tried to do it via ARC between the tv and amp but ended up using optical cable it was easier and actually worked. I did not know Alexa had this much control over harmony etc. I'm well tempted. I was going to wait for google home but now i'm not so sure

    Alexa works well with Harmony now. The one thing you can't do is forward wind or rewind (your Sky Box, not sure about other devices) using voice control. It is great when you are doing stuff in the room away from the remote & want to change channel, pause etc.

    The Echo Dot is every bit as good as an Amazon Echo, especially if you have a bluetooth speaker & a much cheaper option, if you are unsure about waiting for Google home.


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    #161
    Silverfluffs
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Silverfluffs


    Shred wrote: »
    Thanks, I got a fella in work into Hue before Christmas and he ordered a few but this was his favourite by far. I'm going to lash it into my son's room as a night light.

    Absolutely perfect for that! Also try setting it to gradually get brighter in the morning to wake you up gently.


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    #162
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    Silverfluffs wrote: »
    Absolutely perfect for that! Also try setting it to gradually get brighter in the morning to wake you up gently.

    The wake up routine is excellent. It actually does wake me up before my phone alarm goes off.


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    #163
    irelandrover
    Registered Users Posts: 3,685 ✭✭✭irelandrover


    Orion wrote: »
    The wake up routine is excellent. It actually does wake me up before my phone alarm goes off.

    Yeah, i really love it. I have the wakeup slowly with a warm light for 15 minutes and then energize to come on.


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    #164
    Shred
    Registered Users Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭Shred


    I've already got a couple of bulbs in my bedside lamps but can't really use the wake up routine as my wife and I get up at different times.


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    #165
    matrim
    Registered Users Posts: 7,516 ✭✭✭matrim


    irelandrover wrote: »
    Yeah, i really love it. I have the wakeup slowly with a warm light for 15 minutes and then energize to come on.

    How do you have it setting the colour? My app only lets you set the fade in time and the light.

    I know I could do a custom routine for it but trying to use the wake up one as it's easier to find when I want to disable it


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    #166
    irelandrover
    Registered Users Posts: 3,685 ✭✭✭irelandrover


    matrim wrote: »
    How do you have it setting the colour? My app only lets you set the fade in time and the light.

    I know I could do a custom routine for it but trying to use the wake up one as it's easier to find when I want to disable it

    I have the wakeup routine on and then another seperate routine coming on to turn on the energize function.


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    #167
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,944 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    matrim wrote: »
    How do you have it setting the colour? My app only lets you set the fade in time and the light.

    I know I could do a custom routine for it but trying to use the wake up one as it's easier to find when I want to disable it

    I'd guess he has the wake up routine set to do its thing, then another routine set soon after to whatever particular scene he wants.


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    #168
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,714 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Netgear Arlo Q security camera is reduced to 129stg. I don't know if that's an ongoing price point or a special, but seems like a good reduction on the original price + there's 7 days free cloud storage, no subscription required.

    Amazon_Arlo Q


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    #169
    Roen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭Roen


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Netgear Arlo Q security camera is reduced to 129stg. I don't know if that's an ongoing price point or a special, but seems like a good reduction on the original price + there's 7 days free cloud storage, no subscription required.

    Amazon_Arlo Q
    Do those things require a hub to function? I see some packs with and some without. Or is it the lower end battery ones that need the hub and the wired ones can just use your own router?


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    #170
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,714 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Roen wrote: »
    Do those things require a hub to function? I see some packs with and some without. Or is it the lower end battery ones that need the hub and the wired ones can just use your own router?

    The Arlo Q doesn't need a hub. It just connects wirelessly to your router.

    There is an outdoor version (look like little pods), these require a hub, are wireless and battery powered...

    The two types can be used in conjunction with each other.

    If you do intend on buying the outdoor cameras, consider buying the one camera+hub and then buying additional cameras individually... The bundles seem to work out more expensive.


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    #171
    Roen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭Roen


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    The Arlo Q doesn't need a hub. It just connects wirelessly to your router.

    There is an outdoor version (look like little pods), these require a hub, are wireless and battery powered...

    The two types can be used in conjunction with each other.

    If you do intend on buying the outdoor cameras, consider buying the one camera+hub and then buying additional cameras individually... The bundles seem to work out more expensive.

    Cheers. Was looking at the Q for use as a baby monitor. I'm getting a bit hub heavy at home at the moment with all the gadgetry!


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    #172
    Mylow
    Registered Users Posts: 802 ✭✭✭Mylow


    Roen wrote: »
    Cheers. Was looking at the Q for use as a baby monitor. I'm getting a bit hub heavy at home at the moment with all the gadgetry!

    These are not suitable as baby monitors, they are only activated on motion, and capture for 30 seconds.


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    #173
    Roen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭Roen


    Mylow wrote: »
    These are not suitable as baby monitors, they are only activated on motion, and capture for 30 seconds.

    Cheers. They can't do video on demand so. I thought the wired ones wouldn't be caught by the same restrictions that the wireless outdoor ones would.
    Main reason I was looking at it was smartthings integration. Back to the drawing board.


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    #174
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,714 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Roen wrote: »
    Cheers. They can't do video on demand so. I thought the wired ones wouldn't be caught by the same restrictions that the wireless outdoor ones would.
    Main reason I was looking at it was smartthings integration. Back to the drawing board.

    They can do video on demand... Check YouTube reviews for effectiveness


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    #175
    eeloe
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,713 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    I'm looking to pick up a Philips Hue starter kit(B22 i think is the one i'm looking for) and a Logitech Harmony Companion.

    I was told to keep checking amazon for sales, but hopefully someone has spotted a bargain here? :)


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    #176
    the heathen
    Registered Users Posts: 585 ✭✭✭the heathen


    eeloe wrote: »
    I'm looking to pick up a Philips Hue starter kit(B22 i think is the one i'm looking for) and a Logitech Harmony Companion.

    I was told to keep checking amazon for sales, but hopefully someone has spotted a bargain here? :)
    I think you'll find that everyone here generally waits for Amazon sales too!


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    #177
    eeloe
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,713 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    the heathen wrote: »
    I think you'll find that everyone here generally waits for Amazon sales too!

    Hopefully i won't be waiting too long, after experiencing this in my sister in laws house at the weekend, i need it NOW! :)


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    #178
    eeloe
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,713 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    Not exactly automation, but i've just picked one up to beef up the audio of the dot in my living room after i heard the sound quality of them over the weekend.

    http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/aether-cone-wireless-speaker-white-and-silver-thecone-ws/version.asp

    Aether Cone Wireless speaker, connects to the dot flawlessly, and the sound from it is fantastic.


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    #179
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,944 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    eeloe wrote: »
    Not exactly automation, but i've just picked one up to beef up the audio of the dot in my living room after i heard the sound quality of them over the weekend.

    http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/aether-cone-wireless-speaker-white-and-silver-thecone-ws/version.asp

    Aether Cone Wireless speaker, connects to the dot flawlessly, and the sound from it is fantastic.

    Decent price (its £70 on Amazon so take no notion of the 'was €340' on laptops direct), do you know if it supports Apple Airplay? and also, does it have a 3.5mm jack input?

    edit, just seen it is Airplay compatible.


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    #180
    eeloe
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,713 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    They actually were 300 sterling when they came out first, i remember seeing them.

    supports airplay, and it doesn't have a 3.5mm jack!


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    #181
    alastair
    Registered Users Posts: 19,307 ✭✭✭✭alastair


    eeloe wrote: »
    Not exactly automation, but i've just picked one up to beef up the audio of the dot in my living room after i heard the sound quality of them over the weekend.

    http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/aether-cone-wireless-speaker-white-and-silver-thecone-ws/version.asp

    Aether Cone Wireless speaker, connects to the dot flawlessly, and the sound from it is fantastic.

    Just a note of caution:
    Word of warning. Connectivity is very patchy. Bluetooth dosn't work with some devices, sometimes it works initially and than it stops forever. Airplay is better but not without problems. Looks and sounds brilliant but it might be an expensive book stop when it stops connecting to your device.
    OK so it happened, 10 days in and now it won't connect to my echo dot or anything else! Wish I had not taken the gamble now, hoping laptop direct give me a refund!

    http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/aether-cone-wireless-bluetooth-speaker-latops-direct-was-300-39-95-delivery-2572299#comments


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