… Yet there’s no getting way from the fact that the X1 Pro is the most impressive all-in-one home cinema system available right now. It stands head and shoulders above the competition, and delivers a proper cinematic experience at home. …
… That means your passwords, photos, messages, apps, contacts, eSIM, and even your homescreen layout will get carried over from iPhone to Android. The wireless process will launch first with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices this year. …
… Google Home and Amazon Alexa owners are allegedly privy to some magical voice-activated powers, but us Apple HomeKit plebs are left with janky duct-taped solutions once again. …
… Hubspace Defiant Smart Indoor Plug for $11: This is part of Home Depot's smart home ecosystem, and it works well, though it does require a little more effort to plug something into it. It also works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. …
… Home app updates: If you have security cameras in your Apple Home app, you'll now receive smarter notifications that better describe what is happening around your home, much like Google and Amazon's richer notifications on their respective smart-home platforms. …
… Setting up Google TV on the Grand Plus was mostly straightforward, but for some reason, my Google Home app didn’t recognize the device right away. I had to manually enter my Google account info. …
… A similar setup will arrive in Google’s Gemini chatbot next month. …
… The Department of Homeland Security subpoenaed Google in an attempt to obtain the location data and account activity of a Canadian man who criticized US immigration enforcement tactics following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis early this year. …
… Specs Smart home ecosystem: IFTTT, Amazon Key, Ring, Walmart+ InHome, and vehicles Power source: Wired / outlet Entry options: App control, manual button, keypad purchased separately Security rating: None Weatherproof rating: Video keypad is rated IP55 Encryption: TLS encrypted, ISO 27001:2022 cert… …
… I recommend it for those who want portability without the price of a home cinema model.