If you have been looking for a new kind of smart speaker to carry out your voice commands, Samsung has recently entered the ring. Its newly unveiled Galaxy Home, is a Bixby-supported smart speaker voice control product powered by Harman AKG technology, and features a unique design. The Galaxy Home sports a totally different look […]
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New Soundbar from Yamaha Loaded with Features
Soundbars are a simple-looking device. They hang from your flat-panel TV, blending in and delivering audio from the display. But there’s a lot that this skinny speaker can do than perform as your TV’s audio sidekick. Yamaha proves this with the introduction of its MusicCast BAR 400 sound bar. Retailing for $499.95, this soundbar do […]
Get the GuideDave Matthews “Crush” Wine Cork Works Like a Bluetooth Speaker
For years, I’ve been saving corks from empty wine bottles. I live in wine country in Southwest Michigan, so it’s just “the thing” to do. It’s a collection of sorts, reminders of the great… and not so great wine … that I’ve consumed with friends, family and on occasion solo on my front porch. Except […]
Get the GuideWhere to Hide Your Speakers? Put Them Above The Ceiling Tiles
A new audio product from Revolution Acoustics has made it possible to install completely hidden audio sources in suspended ceilings. The patent-pending Ubiqui-T360, an innovative ceiling tile mounting system for the SSP6 Multiducer, brings the company’s constant-SPL planar wave audio technology to any drop ceiling, with no change in the visible appearance of the ceiling. […]
Get the GuideRemodeling the Kitchen or Bath? Here’s How to Unite Design and Technology
There once was a time when technology and design rarely intersected. Electronic products evoked a high-tech feel that was often considered a complete departure from a home’s overall design scheme. Those times have changed, as home systems integrators and interior designers are no longer adversaries but partners on projects. Electronic systems and furnishings fuse together […]
Get the GuideVivint Adds Google Wifi, Google Home to Smart-Home Installs
Talk about a package deal. Vivint Smart Home keeps expanding its portfolio of smart home products in an effort to be a one-stop shop for homeowners interested in home security and automation. For consumers unclear on how to piece elements of technology together into a cohesive unit, this approach simplifies the shopping and setup process. […]
Get the GuideEpisode’s Terrain Outdoor Speakers Offer Affordable Option
Increasing the value proposition within the outdoor audio category, the SnapAV Episode Terrain landscape speaker system provides a budget-friendly solution for outdoor sound. For $1,500 you get four speakers, one subwoofer, and four quick connect stakes. And additional $350 gets you two speakers and two quick connect stakes. It’s a great package that gets your […]
Get the GuideAmazon Fire TV Cube Offers Alexa Voice Control of Your Home
If you didn’t think there was already plenty of voice-enabled smart speakers from which to choose, Amazon has announced a new option. The Fire TV Cube is a hands-free 4K Ultra HD streaming media player with Alexa built in. It allows you to control your TV, as well as soundbar, A/V receiver, and cable or […]
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As smart speakers continue to proliferate the home landscape, manufacturers are looking for innovative designs that deliver even more bang for the buck. Sonos has developed a new class of smart speaker with the upcoming July introduction of its Beam speaker. Created to provide consumers with more than just a voice-enabled speaker that responds to […]
Get the GuideAmazon Echo Dot and In-Wall Amplifier Combine to Power Speakers and Voice Control
Voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home started off as a standalone solutions. Integrated into smart speakers, they listened for your verbal commands and responded by broadcasting music, information, and relaying signals to compatible smart devices. They’ve become a must-have device for many homeowners. In fact, a report from Juniper Research states that voice […]
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