STACK #197 Mar 2021

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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Sofihub Secure Outdoor Adventure Pendant Alarm This personal alarm system can issue multiple SMS alerts to assigned contacts, all at the touch of a button. It’s then followed up by a hands-free voice call to the primary contact. Voice calls can also be made to the Sofihub at any time. A paid subscription is required. We like: The built-in GPS and fall detection, along with mobile network connection, offers another layer of protection for anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors.

Monitors and sensors:

TP-Link Kasa Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug

Have you ever left the house and worried that the iron or hair straightener is still on? If so, the Kasa Mini is the perfect solution. Not only can you control your devices via your smartphone, this smart plug gives you real-time and historical power usage. It also works with Alexa Google Home and Samsung Bixby. We like: The Grouping function. You can control multiple Kasa Smart plugs via a single tap on your smartphone.

Tado Smart AC Control V3+

Even if you have an AC remote with a timer, it takes effort to schedule for the ever changing weather. With the Tado Smart Control, come home to the right temperature by controlling your air conditioner from anywhere. It replaces your existing remote and connects to your Wi-Fi without additional wiring, and is compatible with all major AC brands. We like: Use Tado to set your desired temperature and let it do the rest. With Geofencing, the AC turns on only when someone is home.

Connected home:

584.56mm x 36.5mm and weighs 4.65kg. The snap-on mounting system has a built-in level and secure cable device for connecting to the power supply. Once properly mounted, you can easily switch between landscape and portrait for the best fit. Alternatively, you can perch it on a cabinet, or set it on an easel. From the companion app you can choose your photos for display, or pick from hundreds of famous paintings – free of charge. A colour tone sensor adjusts for image brightness to match the ambient light conditions.

Lenovo Smart Frame

to retrieve your pics from the cloud or phone, creating an ever changing canvas that will brighten any space. The antiglare display is Full HD (1920 x 1080) and its metallic grey frame measures 376.3mm x

A perfect way to showcase your

special moments and memories, the Lenovo Smart Frame is virtually indistinguishable from a traditional picture frame. Its Android-based OS syncs with Google Photos

We like: You can let the companion app generate a collage of your best shots, via an AI-based algorithm, and you’ll experience an element of surprise rediscovering your photos.

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