What is it like to have a Smart Home? Let’s just say it is not straightforward, with lots of trial and error, surprises and frustrations. I believe one should not jump into smart home just because it sounds fun to automate stuff. Every household will … continue
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ECOVACS Deebot 900 Review: Robot Vacuum Cleaner
So last month my domestic helper took her 2-week home leave, and I thought this would be the best time to review a robot vaccum cleaner. I managed to get hold of ECOVACS Deebot 900 to review, which was officially announced on 26 July 2018. … continue
TP-Link Deco M9 Plus Review: Mesh Wi-Fi System with Integrated Smart Hub
I am currently using TP-Link Deco M5 at home, and have been very pleased with the overall performance, which is not entirely about bandwidth speed, but also about reliability, stability, UI, among others. When TP-Link announces the Deco M9 Plus, I am very excited to try … continue
Music Photo Life Gets 1 Million Visitors, You Get A Giveaway
Music Photo Life, WordPress edition, began in May 2015, and has hit 1,000,000 visitors today. To celebrate this milestone, I am giving away a Google Home Mini, new and sealed unit which I received from the Singapore launch. Full review here. All you have to … continue
Google Home and Mini: Review and Launch in Singapore
Google Home and Home Mini are the latest members to launch in Singapore. No longer do consumers have to import them from overseas or face dodgy support. Now, you can get local warranty units and enjoy the company of intelligent personal assistants around the house. … continue
Freecam C330A Review: Battery-Operated Home Camera
After a successfully positive review of the Blink Security Camera that runs on 2x AA lithium batteries for up to 2 years, I am excited to share with you yet another battery-operated WiFi home security camera. FREECAM is manufactured by LSVT (Shenzhen Leshi Video Technology). … continue
LG Sound Bar Flex SJ7 Review
I love reviewing innovative products. LG Singapore recently contacted me to test a sound bar. When I read the product information, I was blown away. It is not just a sound bar! It’s Wire-free! The SJ7 consists of 3 components: 2 speaker units and 1 … continue
Philips Hue White and Colour Ambience Starter Kit Review (A19)
Thanks to my brother-in-law who works in Philips, I received a Hue 3-bulb smart lighting kit for review. After he saw my review on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Bulb, he wanted me to share my opinions on them. Philips are the veterans when it comes to … continue
D-Link DAP-1720 Review: AC1750 Wireless Range Extender
Few months ago, I reviewed the D-Link DAP-1860 Wi-Fi range extender that supports 4×4 MU-MIMO with combined bandwidth up to 2532Mbps. For consumers who are looking for a more affordable range extender, the new D-Link DAP-1720 might be of interest. Comparing with the DAP-1860, the … continue
Lazada Surprise Box: $29 TP-Link Worth $100
Update 17 April: This offer is over! Head over to this link for the 2018 Lazada Birthday Festival from 24-26 April 2018 where I reveal another new Surprise Box from Memory World! Thank you so much for the overwhelming response to the previous Lazada Surprise Box. Once again, … continue
Beseye Pro Review: Intelligent Security Camera With Facial Recognition
When I received the Beseye Pro Wi-Fi Monitoring Camera for review from the Singapore distributor AXTRO Sports, I thought it was just another home security camera. Well, it turns out that the experience is very different from the other standard IP cameras I have tested. … continue
2016 In Summary: Best Products Reviewed
2016 is an exceptional year for me and my blog. I published 144 articles, averaging 12 posts per month. I reviewed almost 40 headphones and earphones, 5 speakers, around 20 smartphones and tablets, 15 wearables, 11 cameras, and 5 cars. Every single product tested and … continue
TP-LINK TL-WPA8730 KIT Review: Most Power-packed Powerline HomePlug
I hope you have participated in the giveaway contest I organised last week. If not, you might regret after reading this write up on how impressive this new powerline kit is. The TL-WPA8730 kit comes with the TP-WPA8730 Extender and TP-PA8010P Powerline Adapter and are … continue
TP-LINK TL-WPA8730 KIT: AV1200 Gigabit Powerline ac Wi-Fi
TP-LINK Singapore has been an avid supporter of my blog. Previously they generously gave away 2 smartphones, the Neffos C5. This time round, they are making me give away this state-of-the-art Powerline HomePlug worth S$259. This is no budget homeplug, mind you. Check out the … continue
[Guest Post] Not Just Netflix: Four More Reasons to Get VPN
At this point, many of us have read the news about how Virtual Private Networks (VPN) can help people get around regional blocks on content like Netflix. While this has stirred up a debate in Singapore about parallel imports in the digital world, the discussion … continue
D-Link DAP-1860 Review: AC2600 4×4 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender
My master bedroom is a Wi-Fi dry zone. For the longest time, I have tried a lot of non-invasive methods to improve my WiFi coverage, from installing WiFi repeaters to powerline homeplug with access point. None of them gives me satisfactory result, getting less than 20Mbps, though I … continue
D-Link DIR-895L Review: Tri-Band AC5300 Wi-Fi Router
I have the D-Link flagship Ultra Wi-Fi router for review thanks to D-Link Singapore. This DIR-895L resembles the predecessor DIR-890L which I also reviewed last year. The main difference between the 2 routers is the technology enhancements. The DIR-895L runs at AC5300 while the DIR-890L … continue
PQI Power Bank Review: i-Power 9000QC (9000mAh QC2.0)
Here is a power bank I was given to review by AverTek, a Singapore distributor of computer products like ASUS, AverMedia, Silverstone. PQI, short for Power Quotient International, is a Taiwan company established in 1997 with decades of R&D expertise in the info-communication and technology … continue
Aztech WIPC411FHD Review: Wireless IP Camera with Pan and Tilt
I have been using the Aztech WIPC408HD IP Camera at home for years. My first IP camera was a D-Link which failed in ease of set-up. It still works, but it could not reliably do remote monitoring and playback via smartphone app. I researched on … continue
Aztech PSD500 Review: Personal Storage Dongle
Aztech has created an interesting gadget called the Personal Storage Dongle. It took me a while to understand what this device does, so now that I have, I would like to describe to you so that you do not get confused too. This dongle does … continue
