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Home Automation Bargain Alerts thread - No General Chat

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  • #2912
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,005 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    TP Link HS100 sockets - £16.99 on Amazon

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  • #2913
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    Google mini and Echo dot are both £30 now. I was in the market for an internet radio for the kitchen. No interest in smart features, literally just wifi radio stations. . .possibly spotify but not really used at present (I had been waiting for the Roberts R1 to drop in price again but it's not budging).

    Which of the two would be better for sound? Any alternatives of a similar price?


  • #2914
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    theteal wrote: »
    Google mini and Echo dot are both £30 now. I was in the market for an internet radio for the kitchen. No interest in smart features, literally just wifi radio stations. . .possibly spotify but not really used at present (I had been waiting for the Roberts R1 to drop in price again but it's not budging).

    Which of the two would be better for sound? Any alternatives of a similar price?

    You can link them up to a Bluetooth speaker also.

    The Alexa has been upgraded and has a all round speaker compared with previous models.


  • #2915
    JJJackal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,019 ✭✭✭JJJackal


    theteal wrote: »
    Google mini and Echo dot are both £30 now. I was in the market for an internet radio for the kitchen. No interest in smart features, literally just wifi radio stations. . .possibly spotify but not really used at present (I had been waiting for the Roberts R1 to drop in price again but it's not budging).

    Which of the two would be better for sound? Any alternatives of a similar price?

    Alexa is good for an internet radio and spotify IMO

    Its got the added benefit of being able to set a timer (if your cooking) and other smart features. Even if you dont want smart features, the times is very handy!


  • #2916
    Ron Burgundy II
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Ron Burgundy II


    theteal wrote: »
    Google mini and Echo dot are both £30 now. I was in the market for an internet radio for the kitchen. No interest in smart features, literally just wifi radio stations. . .possibly spotify but not really used at present (I had been waiting for the Roberts R1 to drop in price again but it's not budging).

    Which of the two would be better for sound? Any alternatives of a similar price?

    Google mini reduced in Currys for 35€. Which works out slightly better than the UK store when you take into account postage fees and conversion rates.


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  • #2917
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    Ron Burgundy II wrote: »
    Google mini reduced in Currys for 35€. Which works out slightly better than the UK store when you take into account postage fees and conversion rates.

    Living in the UK :(


  • #2918
    Ron Burgundy II
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Ron Burgundy II


    Ah.... then ignore my message.:D


  • #2919
    Ron Burgundy II
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Ron Burgundy II


    Thinking of getting the home mini. Any idea if/when Google might issue a refreshed version?


  • #2920
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    THE ALM wrote: »
    Great deal on the Harmony Elite

    Has anyone every gotten one of these to work with a Shield? Mrs. Clareman is stuggling to use the shield and I'm thinking this could make things a lot easier.


  • #2921
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,618 ✭✭✭grogi


    Ron Burgundy II wrote: »
    Thinking of getting the home mini. Any idea if/when Google might issue a refreshed version?

    Google might suddenly stop selling the current one instead of releasing a new one.


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  • #2922
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Clareman wrote: »
    Has anyone every gotten one of these to work with a Shield? Mrs. Clareman is stuggling to use the shield and I'm thinking this could make things a lot easier.

    Yep, works great with the Shield. I couldn't live without it.


  • #2923
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    Clareman wrote: »
    Has anyone every gotten one of these to work with a Shield? Mrs. Clareman is stuggling to use the shield and I'm thinking this could make things a lot easier.

    My Harmony One (IR based older version) worked out of the box with some dodgy cheap Chinese optical switch that I have, I'd have complete confidence it'll work with the Shield.

    Very handy devices, a nice change to having 6 bloody remotes about the room. The biggest (unintentional) bonus is that we use the Xbox for NowTV and DVD/BR player, now MrsTeal doesn't need to touch the Xbox controller, the Harmony does it all.


  • #2924
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    Ahh the new 1 doesn't have IR, flicking from Sat to Saorview to Shield to Netflix is 1 of her biggest annoyances (after me of course)


  • #2925
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    theteal wrote: »
    My Harmony One (IR based older version) worked out of the box with some dodgy cheap Chinese optical switch that I have, I'd have complete confidence it'll work with the Shield.

    The 2017 Shield uses Bluetooth controllers, you need the Harmony Hub with the 2017 Shield which the Harmony Elite comes with. Your IR only version would not work though unless you add a hub


  • #2926
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    The 2017 Shield uses Bluetooth controllers, you need the Harmony Hub with the 2017 Shield which the Harmony Elite comes with. Your IR only version would not work though unless you add a hub

    I should have mentioned that it's the TV I'd need to be changing, it's a regular smart TV.


  • #2927
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Clareman wrote: »
    I should have mentioned that it's the TV I'd need to be changing, it's a regular smart TV.

    Yep, Just add it as a device on the Harmony and create different activities, Watch TV, Watch Shield and the Harmony will change inputs and control what you want based on the activity you selected


  • #2928
    Thephantomsmask
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭Thephantomsmask


    theteal wrote: »
    Living in the UK :(

    They are £29 in Curry's UK


  • #2929
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    Thephantomsmask wrote: »
    They are £29 in Curry's UK

    I think they're £29 everywhere at the moment. I think I'll go for the Echo dot. A quick look about online suggests it has better sound, that'll pretty much clinch it for me.


  • #2930
    THE ALM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭THE ALM


    Deal of the Day on Yale smart locks for those thinking of getting.


  • #2931
    Phibsboro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,376 ✭✭✭Phibsboro


    THE ALM wrote: »
    Deal of the Day on Yale smart locks for those thinking of getting.

    Was reading all the bad reviews, trying to convince myself to try it anyways, the clock ticked past midnight and daily deal gone! Saved! (Until the next sale :D )


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  • #2932
    THE ALM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭THE ALM


    Good deal on the Kasa indoor Cam. Compatible with the Home Hub and Echo Show.


  • #2933
    THE ALM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭THE ALM


    Phibsboro wrote: »
    Was reading all the bad reviews, trying to convince myself to try it anyways, the clock ticked past midnight and daily deal gone! Saved! (Until the next sale :D )

    Always a next time alright....


  • #2934
    georgewickstaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 360 ✭✭georgewickstaff


    I was looking at the Yale Conexis too. I was tempted but when it goes wrong it really goes wrong.


    Absolutely not worth it.


  • #2935
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Something like Nuki is an alternative, and you can still get in with a key if needed.


  • #2936
    A320
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 708 ✭✭✭A320


    Dixons Dublin Airport have Google Home for 75 Quid and mini for 32


  • #2937
    deezell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,644 ✭✭✭deezell


    I've been e-mailed that IFTTT support for Anymote smart app/device is ending, and also that stringify app is ceasing operations, so any Smart-i-pants here who engage with these apps will need alternative methods. Just saying.


  • #2938
    Phibsboro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,376 ✭✭✭Phibsboro


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Something like Nuki is an alternative, and you can still get in with a key if needed.

    Nuki looks interesting, it says on its website it works with a multipoint lock, be interesting to see if it actually had the power required to open/close a multipoint.


  • #2939
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,005 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    2 colour Hue bulbs, a Google mini and hue hub for £85

    https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/smart-tech/smart-tech/smart-home/smart-lighting/philips-hue-white-and-colour-ambiance-mini-smart-bulb-b22-starter-kit-google-home-mini-chalk-bundle-10187623-pdt.html


  • #2940
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,820 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Phibsboro wrote: »
    Nuki looks interesting, it says on its website it works with a multipoint lock, be interesting to see if it actually had the power required to open/close a multipoint.

    isnt the issue with this that most irish doors have the lift the handle requirement to lock


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  • #2941
    unklerosco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,827 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Ambiance-Wireless-Lighting-Starter/dp/B0152WXDOA/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=hue+gu10&qid=1555087743&s=gateway&sr=8-7

    Is £99 a good price for a 3 pack hue colour gu10? Need to get 6 bulbs for a new bathroom and trying to get the best deal.


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