In June 2017 we already took a close look at the Philips Hue lighting system. Over the past few years, a lot has changed…
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Smart Home
Certification Test
eQ-3 Homematic IP certified again as “Approved Smart Home Product”
April 28, 2020 ,
Eric Clausing
For the fourth time in a row, the “Homematic IP” system passes the extensive tests required to obtain the AV-TEST certificate. Already in the…
Gadgets
Lidl Monsieur Cuisine Connect – Would Remy be proud?
April 3, 2020 ,
Dennis Henke
Smart kitchen appliances are gaining in popularity. In addition to the Thermomix from Vorwerk or Krups Prep & Cook, discounters like Aldi and Lidl…
Gadgets
Update: IKEA Home smart (TRÅDFRI) in the security test
February 28, 2020 ,
Dennis Henke
Shortly after its release in 2017, we put the smart lighting system IKEA TRÅDFRI through its paces in our security test. Three years have…
Certification Test
Secure start into the new year: Qivicon Home Base 2, Telekom Speedport Smart 3 & Smart Speaker
February 5, 2020 ,
Olaf Pursche
Telekom’s “Qivicon Home Base” successfully passes the certification tests once again and receives the security certificate from the AV-TEST Institute. But two other current…
IP Cameras
Netgear Arlo Doorbell with Chime and Ultra Cameras
December 6, 2019 ,
Eric Clausing
The Arlo system of the manufacturer Netgear, in different versions and with various components was already considered by us in earlier quick checks. We…
IP Cameras
DoorBird IP Video Station
December 6, 2019 ,
Eric Clausing
As the only German manufacturer in the AV-TEST comparison test on the subject of video intercoms, we admittedly had quite high expectations of the…
IP Cameras
Somikon WiFi-HD-Video-Doorbell
December 6, 2019 ,
Eric Clausing
In the course of the video intercom comparison test, we of course also looked at one of the Far Eastern models sold in Germany,…
IP Cameras
Say “Hi” to Nest Hello
December 5, 2019 ,
Dennis Henke
In addition to HD video streaming with night vision and HDR, the Nest Hello video doorbell from Google also offers face recognition and notifications…
IP Cameras
Ring Doorbell 2
December 4, 2019 ,
Dennis Henke
The Ring Doorbell 2 from Amazon is powered by an exchangeable battery, but also supports various bell transformers and an optional solar charger. Infrared…