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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 Sale: Best Deals on Smart Home Products
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 Sale: Best deals on smart home products
Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen (Rs. 2,249)
The Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) is a smart speaker that can be controlled by your voice. It comes with support for Hindi and English. It can be seamlessly integrated into your smart home network, allowing you to control connected smart devices like geysers, TVs, cameras, and more. You can also use it as a standalone Bluetooth speaker or stream music from apps like Spotify, Apple Music, JioSaavn, and more. The Echo Dot (4th Gen) is currently available with a 50 percent discount during the sale.
Buy now at: Rs. 2,249 (MRP Rs. 4,499)
Amazon Echo Show 5 2nd Gen (Rs. 3,999)
During the ongoing sale, Amazon is selling the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) with a 56 percent discount. It comes with a built-in Amazon Alexa assistant that supports Hindi and English voice control. This smart home speaker sports a 5.5-inch screen to watch movies and TV shows from streaming platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, and more. The Echo Show 5 can also be used as a house monitoring device, thanks to the inbuilt 2-megapixel camera.
Buy now at: Rs. 3,999 (MRP Rs. 8,999)
TP-Link Tapo C100 Smart Home Security Camera (Rs. 1,898)
The TP-Link Tapo C100 is a smart home security camera that can be controlled via the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. The camera is capable of recording full-HD footage and also has a night vision feature that is said to be effective up to 10 metres. It features a built-in speaker and microphone for two-way communication. You can also download the companion app on your smartphone to receive motion detection alarms. It can also be programmed to trigger light and sound effects to frighten a possible intruder.
Buy now at: Rs. 1,898 (MRP Rs. 2,899)
Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P (Rs. 17,998)
The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P has received a 40 percent price cut during this festive season sale on Amazon. It is equipped with a 2100 Pa brushless motor suction motor for thoroughly cleaning dust and debris. It features Wi-Fi connectivity and can be integrated into a smart home network via the Xiaomi Home app. This smart vacuum cleaner is also compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. It packs a 3,200mAh that is claimed to provide over 2 hours of backup. Furthermore, it is programmed to automatically go back to the charging station and then resume cleaning from the breakpoint.
Buy now at: Rs. 17,998 (MRP Rs. 29,999)
Amazon is currently selling the ILife V5s Pro for a discounted price of Rs. 14,900, thanks to a 45 percent discount. It can be turned on or off via the ILife Home app. You can also create schedules for this robot vacuum cleaner. The ILife V5s Pro is also compatible with Amazon and Google home networks. It packs a long-lasting battery that is said to provide up to 2 hours of backup. It is also equipped with a mopping system to wipe floors clean.
Buy now at: 14,900 (MRP Rs. 27,000)
Wipro Smart Extension DSE2150 (Rs. 1,599)
The Wipro Smart Extension DSE2150 is currently available with a 47 percent discount on Amazon. It allows you to individually control each of its sockets via the Wipro Next Smart Home app. You can also set up a schedule to toggle your devices on or off. It also supports voice control via Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The extension also enables users to track the energy consumption of connected devices.
Buy now at: Rs. 1,599 (MRP Rs. 2,990)
Wipro NS9400 Smart LED Bulb (Rs. 635)
The Wipro NS9400 is a smart LED bulb with a B22D base fitting. It features Wi-Fi connectivity and can be controlled remotely via the Wipro Smart Home app. It offers over 16 million colour options and its Music Sync feature enables it to change colours based on the rhythm of the music. This LED bulb can also be dimmed between a range of 10 to 100 percent brightness. The Wipro NS9400 can also be voice-controlled through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It has received a huge 70 percent discount during the sale.
Buy now at: Rs. 635 (MRP Rs. 2,099)
New HomePod
In a report, MacRumors revealed that it had discovered a code in Apple’s backend that references a new identifier category “HomeAccessory17,1”, which is speculated to be a HomePod with a touchscreen display. This suggests that the device may be powered by the A18 chip – the same SoC which is also rumoured to power the entire upcoming iPhone 16 lineup.
Courtesy of this chipset, the device may get Apple Intelligence features. As per the report, this “home accessory” is speculated to run on a variant of tvOS, the operating system of Apple TV. The new OS may be named homeOS, the reference of which was previously said to be discovered in a tvOS 17.4 beta which was released in January.
In April, a tipster with the username Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) leaked an image of the display cover of the rumoured upcoming HomePod, suggesting that the device may have a touchscreen LCD screen surrounded by the speaker. It is speculated to display information – such as media playback controls and incoming notifications.
This development builds upon the prediction by TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who suggested that the Cupertino-based tech giant may launch a HomePod with a 7-inch touchscreen display in 2024. It was theorised to compete against devices such as Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Nest Hub. At the time, Kuo said that Tianma would be the sole supplier of the purported HomePod. While it was speculated to come out in H1 2024, Apple has not released any similar device so far.
However, there are two Apple events still planned for the year, and the rumoured touchscreen HomePod may yet still launch this year.
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Samsung’s SmartThings Energy Flex Connect
The South Korean firm said in a newsroom post that the SmartThings app can be used to enrol energy-intensive devices such as thermostats, plugs, air conditioners, lights, TVs and other appliances through SmartThings Energy – the company’s energy management solution. This enables users to monitor devices for power consumption, courtesy of a partnership with utility providers and grid-service programs.
Samsung says that Flex Connect is capable of automatically toggling the AI Energy Mode on compatible appliances which claims to reduce energy consumption by up to 70 percent. It can enable and disable the following modes: Maximum saving, Carbon Intensity and Custom. Samsung says devices with Flex Connect support will automatically limit their power consumption when a Demand Response signal is received.
It also offers a power off function, automatically turning off devices when not in use. According to Samsung, it also supports third-party lights and plugs. Furthermore, Flex Connect is also claimed to be capable of smart temperature adjustment for thermostats.
If users do not have compatible appliances whose power consumption can be tweaked automatically, the SmartThings app will send alerts to the user for manual intervention during peak hours.
The initiative has been launched in California and New York, allowing users to not only save energy, reduce their bills and limit their carbon footprint, but also earn Samsung Reward Points along the way – an incentive to use Flex Connect.
“SmartThings Energy empowers our users with tools and information to monitor their energy consumption and save money, and launching Flex Connect is a crucial step in creating a greener and smarter world.” Chanwoo Park, Executive VP, Samsung Electronics, said in a prepared statement.
Moto Tag price
Moto Tag is priced at $29 (roughly Rs. 2,423) while a pack of four will be available for $99 (roughly Rs. 8,273) in the US starting on August 2, according to The Verge. The company is yet to update its website with the price of the tracker, and it is currently unclear whether it will be introduced in other markets, including India.
Moto Tag specifications, features
The newly announced Moto Tag offers support for Google’s Find My Device network, which was recently launched by the search giant. Motorola claims that the tracker will provide precise location-tracking capabilities when paired with a UWB-supported smartphone such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Google Pixel 8.
The device also features a dedicated multi-function button, which Motorola says can ping the smartphone to locate it. Furthermore, it can also be used as a remote capture button when taking photos on any Android smartphone. It also supports Google Fast Pair to simplify the setup process. With the standalone Moto Tag app, users can also change the name of the tag, adjust the alert volume, and check battery life.
The company says its Bluetooth tracker protects the user’s privacy by offering end-to-end encryption of their location. This means only the owner of the Moto Tag as well as those its location is shared with, can locate it.
Motorola says the device supports automatic unknown tracker alerts on both Android and iOS platforms, meaning users will be alerted if an unknown party attempts to track their location. Additionally, they can also run a manual scan to check for unwanted trackers following them.
Moto Tag is claimed to be compatible with third-party accessories and can be attached to valuables. For durability, it is IP67-rated, allowing it to withstand immersion in water for up to 1 metre for up to 30 minutes. It is equipped with a CR2032 battery which is said to last a year on a single charge.
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