Month: October 2020

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GENIE Aladdin Connect Smart Garage Door Opener Kit $49 – UNBOX & REVIEW

We got a GENIE Aladdin Connect Smart Garage Door Opener Kit ( https://amzn.to/3jVROyw ) to replace our 20+ year old Lift Master remote control. We are going to UNBOX and REVIEW the Aladdin Connect.

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Our Lift Master garage door opener remote broke so we wanted to get a smaller universal remote ( https://amzn.to/3iRb2Ec ). We needed a garage remote for our 2017 Chevy Volt which did not have a garage door opener built into the car. We also want to upgrade to the ability to control and view status of the garage door via a smart phones app. Most universal remotes cost about $30, and since we needed 3 remotes, it was worth exploring an app based solution like the Aladdin Connect ( https://amzn.to/3jVROyw ). There were options to give our friends access to return borrowed items to the garage and be able to monitor the status of the door.

The install was 30 minutes to setup the app, control unit, and mount the door position sensor. The Genie website had very detailed instructions. We just replaced the wires of the old wall switch to the new control module. You can add up to 3 doors to the system with additional sensors ( https://amzn.to/2GVHLeG ). Each Aladdin Connect Door position sensor uses a CR2450 battery ( https://amzn.to/3lGuhCj ) The app can view door status history and which account opened or closed the door. Aladdin Connect can also be controlled by Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Overall, it was a very simple install and upgrade that took less than an hour to setup and add to our cell phones. It comes with hardware and wire to direct wire to the existing garage opener if needed. You will need to make sure your WiFi signal can reach the Aladdin Connect Control unit. If not you may need to get a Wifi extender ( https://amzn.to/2IlgOBk ). We will revisit and review this device and app in a few months, and will give you an update, so subscribe and stay tuned.

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Adding Ambient Accent Mood Lighting – RGB LED Strip Tape Light -50 ft ( iVAOOZE ) $38 – UNBOX | REVIEW

After adding more car ambient lighting, I wanted to add some ambient lighting in my home so I bought RGB LED Light Strip -50 ft ( iVAOOZE ) $38 ( https://amzn.to/36YA9CI ) to test out, unbox and review.

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The 50 feet 12volt RGB led lighting strip is powered by large AC adapter. There are 3 rolls of 16 feet led lighting which can be chained together. It is controlled by a small controller and power splitter that has microphone for lighting effects that changes with music beats.

The controller also saves the last programmed function and settings. You can program it with the IR remote or with the app on a smart phone via Bluetooth. I programmed mine to be scheduled to run during night hours with an amber white light glow for my couch. I experimented with adding it to my stairway handles and closet.

After programming, I no longer needed the application on my phone and removed it. The controller still can get signals from the IR remote when its ON. For my controller, when its set to be scheduled to a certain time, it SOMETIMES locks out the IR remote.

This can be good and bad. The good is that no one can change it later and mess up your settings. The bad I will need to use the smartphone app to change the program. and it was not consistent with the IR remote control override lock out.

PROS:

  • Easy setup with 3 rolls of 16 ft RGB LED lighting.
  • Can be daisy chained
  • Good mood ambient lighting
  • AC powered
  • IR remote control has many control options ( timed on/off, lighting color and fade effects, light levels, and music beat effects.
  • Advanced programming can be done via Bluetooth with their smart phone App: Scheduled on / off time, RGB light levels and settings, music beat control from phone, via APP. Once programmed the controller keeps the setting.

CONS:

  • Only one programable controller in package ( You will need to buy another kit if you want light in a different room grouping).
  • No IR remote reset button for advanced programming – you need to use their app to update.
  • Inconsistent override with IR remote.

Overall this kit is fun and simple to experiment with and has potential for future DIY projects by cutting up and soldering the cable later. If you are planning to make a whole room or area one lighting setting this will work. If you want to add different colors and lighting scenes, you will need multiple kits or more advanced kits with different scenes. There are also other LED RGB strip lights that work off of Wifi and smart assistants ( https://amzn.to/2H5WYcD ).

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Costco Run (OCT 10, 2020) – iRobot Roomba i8+ | DURACELL CR2032 Batteries | Poker Set | Saucer Chair

I was at Costco today to get some batteries and stuff for my home and saw the following interesting items on sale: iRobot Roomba i8+ with dirt disposal unit ( https://amzn.to/3106ipw ) , an updated DURACELL batteries to include CR2032 button size ( https://amzn.to/34QR87l ) , Ultimate Poker Set 400 chips ( https://amzn.to/3jOQ7D0 ) for $44, and Oversized Saucer Chair ( https://amzn.to/30Z64zh ) for $39. The SkullCandy Indy Fuel ( https://amzn.to/3jUt5uy ) wireless ear buds were SOLD OUT at $49. So I was not able to buy and test like I planned. I will review other ear buds in the future.

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The iRobot Roomba i8+ ( 8550 ) WIFI vacuum looks like a Costco only product with a value bundle of extra vacuum disposal bags and filters. Its a great value compared to the other iRobot Roomba ( https://amzn.to/30YbVEI ) models i7 and i9 which both retails for more than the Costco bundle of the i8.

Costco now carries DURACELL CR2032 batteries ( https://amzn.to/34QR87l ) along with the AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V sized Duracell batteries at my Costco location. Of course you can always just get other Duracell battery sizes online ( https://amzn.to/34UA6VZ ), however the Costco bulk pricing is really good. Duracell CR2032 batteries typically cost about $2 to $4 dollars for one, Costco sells it for about $1 a piece. These are great for all the car remotes, ir remotes, clocks, led mini lights, and all the other small device needs that uses the popular CR2032 size battery.

For the holiday gatherings they have the Ultimate Poker Set with 400 chips on sale for $44. There are many other poker sets sold online ( https://amzn.to/3jOQ7D0 ) however not at this price. Good for the get togethers and gaming nights with friends.

Oversized Saucer Chair ( https://amzn.to/30Z64zh ) was on sale for $39. it was available in only gray and black. It folds for storage. Its a good size for kids, pets and adults. If your expecting a larger size or smaller size there are other saucer chairs sold online in different colors: https://amzn.to/3jX080U

The SkullCandy Indy Fuel ( https://amzn.to/3jUt5uy ) wireless ear buds were SOLD OUT at $49. So I was not able to buy and test like I planned. I will review other ear buds in the future. I did buy the ANKER Soundcore Life P2 True Wireless Earbuds ( https://amzn.to/3lFOUi2 ) as they are similar priced and available online. I will do a unboxing and review later.

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