D-Link extend their EasyMesh system so you can extend your NBN Wi-Fi coverage
Back in May, we took an early look at the D-Link COVR-1102 EasyMesh Wi-Fi system. It's one of the first certified EasyMesh certified options, meaning that even if you don't necessarily want more than two nodes for now......
Instant Apps and more coming to Android TV with Android 11
We tend to forget about Android TV a bit here at Ausdroid. Some Android TV devices and TVs rarely, if ever, see updates and as such new features mean little but hopefully this improves in the future because...
Razer Huntsman Mini — Hands on with a small form factor keyboard
When it comes to our electronic lives, it’s easy to look at the flashy devices we have interfacing with but forget the things that just work. That’s where items like mice and keyboards are often overlooked. Razer...
Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera review — A wire camera that delivers a spotlight on...
There are so many options in DIY and wire-free home security. There are so many brands around, individual cameras and kits with broad-reaching functionality that can meet and surpass the needs of users. We’ve had a look...
Weekend Warrior: Mad Catz multi-format controllers are here
Whether you're into the old-school brawlers, racing, flight sim or sports games there's a controller you'll need to make the most of your gaming. Mad Catz have just released a couple of new bits of hardware, compatible across...
Google goes big on security with a US$450 million investment in ADT
Google have announced a deal with ADT security that is worth US$450 million and is set to impact smart home security. In their blog post the Google team give a clear aim. That is, "to create the...
Meet the Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera
The latest addition to the Arlo security camera range is the Essential Spotlight Camera. The device can stand-alone as a starting point for your home security, or as an additional device (requires Arlo SmartHub VMB4000, VMB4540, VMB4500, VMB5000)...
Update the firmware on your broadband router or you could be vulnerable to hackers
Being forced to make changes to your hardware that seems to be working fine can be a bitter pill to swallow, but not as bitter as losing personal or critical data. Netgear is one of many manufacturers that...
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...
Amazon Echo Shows on sale at BIG W
If you're looking to turn your house into a connected smart home and have been thinking of getting an Amazon Alexa based smart display, then you might want to check out BIG W who have both the Echo Show...
Damaged or lost your Philips Hue Bridge? Here’s how to reset your lights and...
Philips Hue is one of our favourite smart lighting systems for the house - it runs on Zigbee, so it doesn't put a strain on your home wifi network, it's got a great app for setting up and configuring...
Good Deal: Foxtel Now Box reduced to $49 through JB Hi-Fi
If you’re looking to turn your TV into a smart TV without spending big bucks, you might be in luck with JB Hi-Fi reducing the price of the Foxtel Now Android TV smart box from $99 to $49.
The box,...
Australian Review: Amazon Eero mesh wi-fi 3 pack
A few weeks ago Amazon launched their eero brand mesh Wi-Fi systems in Australia. eero is a mesh Wi-Fi system that replaces your existing Wi-Fi router and aims to extend Wi-Fi coverage seamlessly throughout your home, with setup taking...
Netgear delivers Orbi Wi-Fi 6 Mesh for whole of home Gigabit broadband delivery
The connectivity in our homes is changing, with faster Internet access and more devices constantly being added. Now with the additional functionality of Wi-Fi 6 to our connectivity, we're seeing better speeds. But if you -- like...
Review: $10 Connect SmartHome cool warm changeable white light bulbs
Australian company Laser has a history of selling value for money consumer electronics exclusively through particular retailers.
In this case they recently cut the price of 10W smart white bulbs for screw in E27 or twist in B22 light sockets...