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Google Home and Amazon Alexa

October 7, 2016January 10, 2018 jish

Surely you’ve heard that Google recently launched the Google Home speaker (using it’s accompanying “Ok, Google” AI). In my setup at home, I have an Amazon Echo and the Amazon Echo Dot.  Our primary uses: 1) playing Prime music, 2) … Continue reading Google Home and Amazon Alexa

rides, technology
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Dumb car displays

October 5, 2016March 7, 2018 jish

I’ve had it up to here with my car display.  I have a 3 year old Honda Pilot and there is a large display above my radio that is … well, just plain dumb.  It doesn’t show track information when I’m … Continue reading Dumb car displays

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Haiku HVAC

October 5, 2016January 10, 2018 jish

I’m keeping an eye on this HVAC system.  Haiku’s parent company is “Big Ass Solutions”, the company who brought you the Big Ass Fans.  Haiku also has smart lights and smart ceiling fans.  More on those later… Continue reading Haiku HVAC

gadgets, smarthome

Thoughts on installing the ecobee3 thermostat

October 5, 2016January 10, 2018 jish

Installation was simpler than assembling just about every Lego set that my kids have. I recently installed the ecobee3 thermostat in my home, replacing the original Nest … Continue reading Thoughts on installing the ecobee3 thermostat

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