Eve Aqua Test

Eve Aqua review: smart irrigation with Apple Home

Automating garden irrigation sounds like a real game changer, doesn’t it? That’s exactly what the Eve Aqua promises. With this smart watering control, you can water your plants conveniently via app or voice command. And the best thing? It’s perfectly integrated into Apple Home. I have tested the Eve Aqua extensively and share my experiences …

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JBL Charge 5 WiFi Test

JBL Charge 5 WiFi review: This feature makes the difference

Finally, the popular rechargeable speaker JBL Charge is also available as a WiFi version. In this article, I reveal the differences and how it fared in my test. Why WiFi on the Charge 5? Until now, most portable JBL speakers could only be connected via Bluetooth. With the additional WiFi connection now come some advantages …

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Soundcore Liberty 4 vs Apple AirPods Pro

Soundcore Liberty 4 vs Apple AirPods Pro: Which headphones are better?

Apple has strong competition with the new Soundcore Liberty 4 in-ear headphones. I’ve used the AirPods Pro for years and was really surprised at what Soundcore (a subsidiary of Anker) has come up with with the Liberty 4. Both headphones are at the forefront in terms of sound, but there are big differences in terms …

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Spielkonsole HomePods verbinden

How to connect Playstation or Nintendo Switch with Apple HomePod

Would you like to output the sound from your game consoles such as Playstation 5 or Nintendo Switch via Apple’s HomePods? This is now possible with a few settings. In this article, I’ll show you how the connection works quickly and easily. Prerequisites If you want to play the sound of your console via the …

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AirPlay 2 Lautsprecher Liste

List: All speakers with AirPlay 2 at a glance

Apple’s AirPlay 2 music streaming system is integrated into many speakers and offers many advantages. With AirPlay 2, several speakers in the same WiFi can be controlled at the same time. The same music can be playing in the bathroom, bedroom and living room, for example, while a different music source is playing in the …

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Sonos Apple Watch App Lyd

Sonos on Apple Watch: This app controls your speakers

Sonos makes good speakers, but unfortunately does not yet have its own app for the Apple Watch. This application makes perfect sense: you often just want to change the volume or skip to the next track and don’t want to pick up your phone again. Fortunately, the Apple Watch app Lyd, which is available for …

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Anleitung Sonos Soundbar mit Apple TV verbinden

Connect Apple TV with Sonos: Quick guide

Both Apple and Sonos offer excellent devices, speakers and multi-room systems. I’ve already written about how difficult it is to choose between the two brands. However, as soon as you want to combine different manufacturers, things get complicated. For example, if you want to operate a games console with the Apple HomePods or play the …

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Sonos vs Homepod Vergleich

Sonos or Apple Homepod: which speakers are better?

I’ve been looking for the perfect multi-room system for my home for more than ten years. The requirement: I want to listen to music at different volumes in several rooms. Usually even the same music. So much in advance: I have now found my favorite system, but it was a long journey to get there. …

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AirTag im Flugzeug erlaubt

Tracking luggage with Apple’s AirTag: Is this allowed?

There has been chaos at airports for several months now: the number of flights has skyrocketed due to staff shortages and the wave of travel following the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, many flights are delayed or canceled completely. There are also problems with luggage due to shortages of ground staff. At some airports, suitcases …

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Hue Ideen Philips

Philips hue: ideas for cozy lighting with smart lamps

How to get more out of your lamps: Whether bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living room or balcony… With the smart lamps from Philips hue, you can bathe your house or apartment in cozy light. And you can control it from anywhere with your cell phone: Brightness, colors and more. The range of hue lamps and lights …

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Hygrometer Homekit Thermometer

Review: Qingping Thermometer & Hygrometer for Apple Home

Especially in winter, it’s important to keep an eye on temperature and humidity levels. If it’s consistently too cold or too humid, mold can quickly form on indoor walls. With a thermometer and hygrometer connected to the Apple Home app, you can conveniently read the values on your iPhone. Additionally, you can trigger automations such …

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