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  1. Julio Urquidi

    Amazon Alexa Voice Commands Now Work With Logitech Harmony Hubs

    This latest Alexa skill lets customers who own a Logitech Harmony Hubs, like the Logitech Harmony Elite or Harmony Companion, use Amazon Echo or Echo Dot to control home entertainment products with voice commands. Example commands mentioned in the article include saying “Alexa, turn on the TV”...
  2. Julio Urquidi

    Amazon Announces New $39.99 Fire TV Stick With Alexa Voice Remote

    Amazon announced that its latest Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote is now available for pre-order and will start shipping on October 20th. Of special interest for the budget-minded is the fact that this latest Fire TV Stick will cost $39.99. The new stick uses a version of Amazon's voice...
  3. Julio Urquidi

    DTS and Amazon Bring Alexa To Play-Fi and Play-Fi Partners

    DTS announced plans to bring Alexa and Amazon’s Alexa-enabled products into its Play-Fi ecosystem. According to the plan, Amazon products like Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap and Amazon Fire TV will soon control and play audible content on third-party DTS Play-Fi powered speakers. DTS Play-Fi...
  4. A

    best place to buy refurbished/used routers on the cheap?

    I'm looking to expand my network by bridging, and am specifically looking for two ASUS RT-AC models (other than the 1200). I know there is a classifieds thread, but are there other sites that do, either specific to networking or tech in general, with a high volume and reliable sellers? Or...
  5. Julio Urquidi

    Lutron Products To Integrate With Amazon Alexa

    Lighting control company, Lutron, has announced its HomeWorks QS and RadioRA 2 lighting systems are now compatible with Amazon’s Alexa. The move makes voice control - via Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, or Amazon Fire TV - an additional option aside from using system keypads, Lutron’s Pico...
  6. Julio Urquidi

    Amazon Announces Pre-Order For Second-Gen Echo Dot

    Amazon announced the pre-order status for its latest version of the Echo Dot, a smaller version of the Echo smart speaker that uses Alexa commands to automate smart home devices. In multi-room homes, multiple Echo Dots can be spread out to better help pick up voice commands to turn on lights...
  7. Julio Urquidi

    TP-Link's New Smart Bulbs Don't Need Hub; Alexa Compatible

    TP-Link announced the availability of its new line of smart Wi-Fi bulbs which can be purchased from the company’s website, Amazon and Home Depot. The new LED lightbulbs include the LB100, the LB110 and the LB120. These new models don’t require a hub or bridge and can be controlled directly...
  8. Julio Urquidi

    Voice Search Capability Added To Amazon Fire TV And Fire TV Stick

    Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick customers will soon be able to use voice commands to search for content from a variety of over 75 apps and channels, including Netflix and HBO Go. The new voice feature is enabled automatically via the Fire TV devices’ most recent over-the-air update. The search...
  9. sfx2000

    [FYI] - Cheap Drives

    Doing a project - stumbled on these over at the local Costco - and Amazon has the drives at the same price... USB3 drive with UAS - very fast - 4TB and bus powered - $125 at your local Costco, and same price at the Amazon -- Seagate 4TB Backup Plus portable USB3 drive - nice review/insight into...
  10. Duncan Krebbers

    Can't get dnsmasq conf to work

    I'm trying to intercept a click on Amazon Dash buttons to execute a script in my home automation controller, but I can't seem to get the jffs-part of it to work. I followed the short guide from here, like this: I've created two files on my computer dnsmasq.conf.add...
  11. Julio Urquidi

    Securifi Launches Almond 3 Mesh Networking System; Includes Alexa Support

    Securifi today announced its Almond 3 Smart Home Wi-Fi router. The AC1200 class router features Gigabit Ethernet WAN (1) and switched LAN (2) ports, USB port, built-in ZigBee radio and security siren. Securifi specs the Almond 3's coverage at 1300 sq ft and says coverage can be extended by...
  12. Julio Urquidi

    D-Link Wi-Fi Smart Plugs Now Work With Amazon Echo

    Asking Alexa, Amazon Echo’s built-in voice assistant, to turn on your living room lights is now possible with D-Link’s Connected Home Smart Wi-Fi Plugs. D-link announced the new compatibility with Amazon’s Smart Home device as an additional feature that now exists alongside D-Link’s mydlink Home...
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