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10 Best Universal Remote Apps for iPhone [2024]

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In the blog post, I’ll give you my picks for the best universal remote apps for iPhone that you can get right now. To not keep you in suspense, they are: #1 – Editor’s Choice: BroadLink #2 – Remote & App: Sofabaton #3 – Budget IR Blaster: BestCon #4 – For Roku: Roku Official #5 – For Apple TV: ATV …

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Echo Studio vs Echo Plus: Which Sounds Better in 2024?

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I’ll compare the similarities and differences between the Amazon Echo Studio vs Echo Plus smart speakers with Alexa and premium audio. If you want to know the key differences between Echo Studio vs Echo Plus, here they are: The larger Echo Studio features Dolby Atmos processing and more audio hardware with three 2″ midrange speakers, a 1″ …

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Echo Show 8 2021 vs 2019 [2nd Gen vs 1st]: Showdown!

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I am going to do a deep dive comparison of Echo Show 8 2021 vs 2019 models. Alexa 8-Inch Smart Screen Showdown ’ve been using the Echo Show 8 2019 model on my bedside table for over a year, so this got me thinking about how the Echo Show 8 2021 vs 2019 model measures up. Would …

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7 Best Universal Remotes for Firestick in 2024

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this article, I am going “all in” to bring you the best universal remotes for Firestick. A few of you have written to me to say that some of the other info out there about these remotes is, ahem, a bit lacking (if not downright inaccurate). And we can’t have that. The best universal remotes for Firestick are: This …

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Echo Show 5 vs 2nd Gen: Five Key Differences in 2024

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

One of my favorite Alexa devices is the Amazon Echo Show 2nd Generation. Lately, I’ve been thinking about adding a smaller Show 5 to my bedstand, and this got me wondering about the differences between the devices, so I did a bunch of research. Here’s a summary: The major differences between Echo Show 5 vs 2nd Gen are Echo Show …

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UKOKE AC Review 2024: Do You Need a Smart Air Conditioner?

In Heating & Cooling by Tim Brennan

In this UKOKE AC review, I’ll give you my non-expert thoughts and buying guide on this smart portable air conditioner by a company with a funny-sounding name. Chill Time ast year, I bought the UKOKE Smart Portable AC unit over at Amazon, and I have wanted to write this review ever since. Let me start by saying that UKOKE does …

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5 Best Remotes that Work with Alexa [2024 Update]

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this article, I examine five of the best remotes that work with Alexa right now. A few of them also work with Google Assistant. If you are looking for a remote that lets you control your devices using your voice, you have come to the right place. So as not to keep you in suspense, here are my top …

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Echo Auto 2nd Gen vs 1st Gen: Beep, Beep Alexa [2024]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I’ll make a full comparison of the Amazon Echo Auto 2nd Gen vs 1st Gen devices that put Alexa in your passenger seat. Is Echo Auto Worth Upgrading? or the past six months, I’ve been road-tripping with the Echo Auto 2nd Gen as my faithful companion, and let me tell you, it’s been a game-changer. Alexa, who …