Philips Hue is to smart light sources what Sonos is to multi-room sound: the biggest and best-known supplier. And also the most versatile. We’ve tested many Philips Hue light sources, and they’ve repeatedly received our recommendations. Now Signify, the company behind Philips Hue, has gotten into the Christmas spirit. Philips Hue Festavia is a Christmas …
Few people like to be cold, and if you heat your home or cottage with electric radiators, winter often means much higher electricity bills. But turning the thermostats down 1 or 2 degrees can save you some money without making your house freezing cold. Another option is to install a heat pump to circulate heat …
I’ve tested a bunch of robot vacuums, all with varying results. If you’re familiar with robot vacuums yourself, you’ll know that you can’t always rely on them to fulfill all application areas. And having to occasionally use the traditional wired, big, clunky vacuum cleaner isn’t particularly enjoyable. It’s time to find out if a Dyson …
Have you retired the vacuum cleaner after buying a robot vacuum cleaner? Then chances are you’ve regretted it. Because even the best robot vacuum cleaners can’t reach everywhere. That’s why many people find that they sometimes have to vacuum with a regular vacuum cleaner. It usually has greater suction power, reaches small surfaces more easily …
I’m the type who definitely doesn’t have green fingers. That’s why I mainly stick to palm trees and cacti when it comes to greening up my home. And the idea of growing vegetables and lettuce at home simply never occurred to me. But then a piece of news dropped in my inbox about a smart …
The Siemens EQ.700 is a sleek, elegant coffee machine mainly in chrome-plated steel, and the colleagues in the office took a liking to it immediately. Its only exterior drawback is that the milk container is located on the left side, which increases the width and also limits where it can be placed, allowing you to …
Already when I received the package, I was a little worried: it’s big! It’s going to be a bit of an elephant in the room. Everyone in the house knows that I’m going to test the Blueair HealthProtect 7440i air purifier, which is still in its box, but no one dares ask questions … I …
For just over €200, TCL offers the breeva A5, which is available with and without Wi-Fi. My copy had Wi-Fi, so that’s what I’m assuming. Of course, this test also includes the Blueair HealthProtect 7440i, which requires a somewhat larger purse. Previously we looked at the Dyson Pure Cool, which is significantly more expensive but …
In addition to its expensive surveillance cameras – such as the Arlo Pro 4 and Arlo Ultra 2 – the company, originally part of Netgear, also has a range of cheaper products, dubbed Essential. We’ve already tested several products in the range, including the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera and Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell, and …
Arlo makes so many different surveillance cameras that it can be hard to keep track. From very cheap indoor cameras to comprehensive packages with home surveillance in UHD resolution. The Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera, despite its pro designation, is not the top model, but “only” the second most advanced. Which is not a bad …
A smart entrance lock can solve some headaches. First of all, if you are like me and constantly forget where you put the keys, then all you have to do is take out the app on your mobile or talk directly into the smartwatch to open the door. Or enter a code, if the lock …
Installing and getting started with Ring Video Doorbell 4 is easy and convenient. In the Ring app, there are informative videos that step by step review how to do. Mounting is done using a couple of supplied screws, and you do not really need any cables, just a working Wi-Fi network that can reach where …
The video ringtone from Arlo – Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell (!) – looks modern and stylish. It is both easy to install and connect to the app, which is user-friendly and informative. You can of course choose to connect Arlo using the existing cabling, but otherwise it is easier to run it over the …
Philips Hue is the gold standard when it comes to smart lighting in the home. Whether it is LED bulbs for your lamps in the living room, flexible LED strips for the teenage room or spots for the terrace and garden, Philips Hue has your back with an extremely wide range. This also includes the …
I have heard that there are people who actually like to vacuum, wash floors and wipe dust off. Many of us can’t stand it, and then it’s tempting to have a robot that does it for one. But which one to choose? Most people look exactly alike, and it is not immediately obvious what they …