So this month I’ve spent a few dollars on some new things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve had a couple of “smart” watches in the past, usually ones that have outlived the eco-system they were part of, so didn’t get the full experience with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This time, I got something current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So far, I’m am impressed with the features of the watch, but frustrated at one thing – it does not talk with any apps except its own (MiFitness). So if you are wanting a watch that will talk direct to your favorite fitness app, this is not the watch for you. I tried it on Android and iOS, and no go on either. The MiFitness app does have a lot of options and functions but not to the extent of 3rd party apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost : $83NZD*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Decided to spend a few dollars to up security and geekify the house a bit, and the first thing was a video doorbell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The D210 has some good features, and comes with a dedicated AC powered doorbell chime, enabling you to hear the doorbell where you want. Obviously your phone\/tablet will ring as well if someone pushes the button, but if for some reason you’re away from those devices, then at least you’ll hear it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was a bit spooked after an hour of playing with it, that the app reported battery usage on the doorbell was higher than usual – and the battery level had dropped 10% already – for a supposed 6 month battery life, this was bit of a concern. Found a few other people mentioning this as well in forums. However, watching the battery usage over the last few days, its remained steady and not dropping, so I think it may just be a firmware glitch. Will monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost : $112NZD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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As mentioned above, the house needed some geekifying, and I got this kit at a very good price (thanks to my work discount).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Again, good features, good image quality and with the supplied solar panel, no worries about battery levels. The alarm on it, could be a little louder but for the size of the camera unit, understandable why they didn’t go for a larger speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost : $112NZD*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
* I get discounts on some items via my employer, this is the discounted price,so your pricing results may differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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