Aqara Camera Hub G3 review — Innovative AI features, a centralised hub and great...
There are so many options on the market these days for DIY home security camera systems. So the approach from Aqara initially wasn't one that we saw tremendous value in, but quickly reading about the Camera Hub G3 showed...
Google outlines how they keep you safe online
Today Google has published a few pieces today outlining their approach to online security and how it helps you. Security is something that many of us take for granted but Google is working hard in the background keeping...
Fuchsia bug on Nest Hubs pauses all network media
Sometimes bugs are barely more than an annoyance, but a new bug on the original Nest Hub is next level. If you've got an original Nest Hub that has been upgraded to Fuchsia, there's a new one. ...
The Winbot W1 Pro from Ecovacs is a window cleaning robot
We recently took a look at the Ecovacs DEEBOT NEO, an impressive and budget-friendly robot vacuum cleaner and mop. Now Ecovacs take that functionality vertical with a window cleaning robot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G--cLAIjBu8
The WINBOT W1 PRO is the first entry into this...
How To Guide: get Alexa “mailbox open” alerts using Zigbee contact sensor
What if you could be automatically notified when your mailbox is opened and mail or a parcel is put inside? It's actually quite easy if your mailbox has a lid that opens and you can stick both sides of...
My Smart Home got smarter by using a better control system: Home Assistant
A smart home is supposed to provide automation of mundane tasks, convenience and even fun. But the problem is that there are (until Matter arrives in earnest) so many standards to choose from. This leads to fragmented home systems...
Chat bubble coming for Google Assistant but seems to do very little at this...
Google wants more people using Google Assistant -- this is how Assistant has improved so much over the last few years. As part of the process of getting new and improved ways for people to interact with Assistant...
Review: Mirabella Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Full HD 1080p is a cheap basic subscription free...
During the last few years we've reviewed a lot of video doorbells on Ausdroid but so far all of them cost well over a $100 if not $200-$300+ and most require you to pay an ongoing subscription fee per...
Telstra brings a tactile touch to AFL viewing for vision impaired fans
Have you ever thought about how blind or vision-impaired fans "watch" sports? It's okay if you haven't; until I needed to, I hadn't thought about it either. The current pathway is to attend the venue and rely on either...
Google Assistant is on its way to Samsung TVs and Fitbit smartwatches
Google has been trying to get their Assistant onto as many devices as possible for a while now. The sheer number of devices it exists on is massive and this looks set to expand even more with not...
Ausdroid’s Fathers day tech gift guide
Fathers day is just around the corner and if you're struggling for ideas on what to get your Dad, we've compiled a bit of a list for you. Everything from phones, to gadgets, IoT and smart homes have options...
Google Messages may soon have more detailed, AI generated automatic replies
Google Messages continues to be one of the best selling points for the Google ecosystem. RCS is excellent and allows -- much like iMessage does -- visibility of read status and whether someone is typing. But there's a lot...
Ring’s latest device is a small, affordable, wired doorbell that offers a full feature...
Ring is a name that is well recognised through the home video setup market. They have a number of security camera options as well as doorbells. Their latest offering adds to the doorbell arsenal, with a wired...
Amazon Australia launching giant 15.6″ Amazon Echo Show 15 next week
If you want a smart display but the 10 inch size of the Echo Show 10 and Google Nest Hub screens are too small for you, then Amazon may have a device that will be of interest to you.
Launching...
Google bringing touch-enabled games to smart displays
Google has always had the ability to play voice enable games on their speakers. Now Google are bringing games which combine voice AND touch to smart displays.
The new games are designed "with visuals in mind" using the entire...