By @edent · linux review sponsored USB webcam · 1 comment · 800 words · read ~2,739 times.
The good folk at Ailipu Technology have sent me a fist-sized USB camera to review. This is a cheap and simple way to get external video into a home server like a Raspberry Pi. This is the, slightly cumbersomely named, elp-usb100w05mt-dl36. What's in the box? The USB cable is around 5 metres long, and is […]
Continue reading →By @edent · gadget IoT review Smart Home sonoff sponsored tech · 29 comments · 450 words · read ~11,212 times.
The good folk at Sonoff have sent me yet another gadget to review. This is a slightly curious device - an IP to 433MHz remote. This allows a smartphone to control smarthome gadgets which usually require an RF remote control. It costs £8 plus postage direct from Itead. This is similar to an Infrared device […]
Continue reading →By @edent · IoT review sponsored · 7 comments · 1,000 words · read ~4,611 times.
I don't think the people who sent me this touchscreen are going to be very happy with this review. But that's the peril of asking bloggers to assess your kit, isn't it? The good folks at Sonoff have sent me a review unit of their "7.0" Nextion Enhanced HMI Capacitive Touch Display with Enclosure". A […]
Continue reading →By @edent · alexa hacks IoT power review sonoff sponsored wifi · 3 comments · 550 words · read ~7,245 times.
I've been sent a couple of Sonoff smarthome gadgets. You can read my review of the S20 WiFi plug socket and the POW in line power controller. Here's a video of me controlling them from my Amazon Alexa: The latency seems a little slow - hard to tell if that's Amazon only relying on US […]
Continue reading →By @edent · IoT power sponsored wifi · 2 comments · 550 words · read ~5,980 times.
The good folks at Sonoff have sent me a bunch of kit to review. See my previous review of the S20 WiFi plug. This is the Sonoff Pow - a WiFi enabled in-line power switch. Set Up Wiring up the Pow is relatively easy. The cover to the terminal block is secured with a simple […]
Continue reading →By @edent · IoT review sponsored wifi · 3 comments · 650 words · read ~6,435 times.
The good folks at Sonoff have sent me a bunch of kit to review. First up, the S20 WiFi Plug - an easy way to retrofit IoT smarts to your existing appliances. This fills the same niche as the Belkin WeMo but with one crucial difference - it's about half the price. Direct from Sonoff […]
Continue reading →By @edent · hacks IoT lights review sponsored · 4 comments · 1,850 words · read ~1,742 times.
Regular readers will remember that I have had a disastrous experience with WiFi light switches. I've had pretty good results with LIFX bulbs - but I really wanted something which can control my lights' switches. Enter the new WisQo smart lightswitches. The company claims that they'll work with the UK's "unique" wiring designs. They've kindly […]
Continue reading →By @edent · Chipolo NaBloPoMo review sponsored wearables · 2 comments · 900 words · read ~1,288 times.
Earlier this year, I reviewed the Chipolo Bluetooth Tracker. It's a small fob which you can attach to your keys & bag, stuff in a wallet, or slip in a pocket. Push a button on your phone and, if the Chipolo is within 60 metres, it starts beeping loudly. Six months is a long time […]
Continue reading →By @edent · bluetooth gadget review sponsored Sponsored Post · 900 words · read ~415 times.
This is a sponsored post by LOPOO UK who've asked me to review their Oittm Bluetooth Realsound Speaker. Let's get one thing out of the way first, this is not the Amazon Echo! It's about the same size, shape, and design - but it has a very different purpose What's it for? This is a […]
Continue reading →By @edent · bluetooth review sponsored · 3 comments · 950 words · read ~1,273 times.
This is a sponsored post by LOPOO UK who've asked me to review their Oittm Bluetooth Headphones. There's a lot of technology packed in for £19.99. Bluetooth 4.1 - compatible with Android and iPhone. cVc noise cancellation - for improved call quality. A physically tiny 70 mAh battery - good for around 3-6 hours of […]
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