STACK #214 August 2022

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FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

HOME SMARTS

A smart home ecosystem creates a lifestyle of convenience, and that’s a quality gift. It can begin with devices as simple as a smart plug or light bulb and grow to encompass a security system; TVs; speakers; kitchen appliances; robot vacuums and a whole lot more, bit by bit. If your home is already smart, dad will love adding to it, and if it’s not, induct him into the automation revolution with a starter device or two.

Google Nest Doorbell It doesn’t matter if you’re in or out with a video doorbell. The battery operated Nest dispenses with the need for wiring, making installation a breeze. It can discern the difference between people, animals, and parcels, and the camera is designed for both day and night use. There’s three hours of free event history to check what you’ve missed, and a microphone enables two-way talk, so you can tell couriers where to leave deliveries and dismiss unwanted hawkers.

STACK ’s PICKS

Netgear Orbi AX1800 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (Three Pack) Give home Wi-Fi a boost to eliminate dead zones and buffering with a mesh network that uses a single router to send the signal to satellite devices throughout the home. Simple to set up and customise using the Orbi app, the AX1800 supports Wi-Fi 6 to maintain a consistently fast, strong and reliable connection with speeds up to 1.84Gbps.

Philips Hue E27 A60 Colour Bluetooth Starter Kit Light up dad’s world and start him on a smart home journey with these dimmable, energy-saving 75W globes that add ambient colour to any room. Simply screw them in, connect the included Hue bridge to Wi-Fi, and set the mood. Lighting can be customised in the Hue app, and up to 50 lights and 12 accessories can be added via the bridge. (Also available in Bayonet cap fitting.)

Swann Xtreem 1080p Wireless Security Camera (Two Pack) These fully weatherproof and totally wireless Full HD cameras will keep an eye on your home 24/7. They have a wide 110-degree field of view; infrared night vision (up to eight metres) that auto activates when darkness falls; and a mic and speaker for two-way talk. Connect them to a Google or Alexa ecosystem via Wi-Fi for full surveillance, alerts and video recording. The long-life battery will last up to six months on a single charge.

Eufy Robovac G10 Hybrid Allocate the vacuuming to a robot and

enjoy more downtime. The G10 hybrid is a two-in-one with powerful suction that will efficiently sweep and mop hard floors and tiles for a spotless finish – it can even slide beneath furniture for those hard to reach spots, thanks to an ultra-slim design. Smart dynamic navigation detects obstacles, stairs and ledges, and a cleaning schedule can be set and customised using a smartphone app.

Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) This communication and entertainment hub can also control connected smart home devices using Alexa voice assistant – and double as a digital photo frame. The 10 inch HD display detects motion and swivels to follow your movements and keep the screen visible. Dad can keep an eye on the kids, stream music, podcasts and video; dim the smart lights, and more.

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