Articles Tagged smart home
Apple HomePod Review
Apple's HomePod is the best sounding smart speaker around, but it's far from the smartest smart speaker. Truly excellent sound quality is offset by Siri's comparatively limited capabilities and how entrenched HomePod is in the Apple ecosystem. A few ifs-and-buts coupled with the $499 asking price mean Apple's first smart speaker is best suited to the existing faithful. HomePod isn't something you buy on a whim.
Amazon Echo Spot goes on sale April 26 for $199
Amazon is now taking pre-orders for its touchscreen touting smart speaker, the Echo Spot.
WK7 ThinQ is LG's high resolution take on Google Home
LG is bringing its Google Assistant powered smart speaker to Australia.
LIFX (2018) Review
LIFX's range of smart bulbs are an easy go-to option if you want to experiment with smart home technology. They're easy to setup, reliable, customisable, and highly interoperable. And since LIFX doesn't require a hub (which reduces upfront costs), it's easy to start with just a single bulb to see if smart lighting is your thing.
Telstra's Smart Home Bundle combines broadband, smart home devices & Foxtel Now
Telstra has launched a new Smart Home Bundle for families looking to package their internet, entertainment, and smart home features on a single plan.
Australians can now pre-order Amazon Echo, starting at $49
Amazon's Echo speakers are now available to pre-order ahead of a February launch.
CES 2018: Everything will be connected, whether you like it or not
Get ready for everything from your air-conditioner to your fridge to your car to connect to the internet over the next couple of years.
Sonos One Review
While most smart speakers focus on the "smart" to the detriment of the speaker, the Sonos One delivers genuinely great sound quality and a seamless wireless multiroom experience. Smart functionality is currently missing in Australia, but if you're not in a rush to talk to your tech, it will be a nice added bonus when the updates roll around.
Sonos One is an Amazon Echo and a Google Home in, well, one
Sonos' first smart speaker will play well with Amazon, Google, and Apple.
