2013 – with the test on smart home systems, such as the QIVICON Home Base and the Gigaset Elements smart home system, the AV-TEST…
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Certification Test
AV-TEST welcomes European Minimum Standard EN 303 645
July 16, 2020 ,
Maik Morgenstern
With a now almost unmanageable number of networked devices and services, the Internet of Things is an absolute boom sector in the development of…
Gadgets
DJI Mavic Mini – Smaller, lighter, better?
June 30, 2020 ,
Dennis Henke
The 249 gram DJI Mavic Mini was introduced at the end of October 2019 as the successor to the DJI Spark photo drone. Due…
Gadgets
Gardena smart system – Plug & Spray?
June 2, 2020 ,
Dennis Henke
There are many tools available for today’s garden that are designed to make life easier for the interested hobby gardener. This includes the Gardena…
Gadgets
On a quest for your data? – Oculus Quest
May 15, 2020 ,
Eric Clausing
Even before the time of #stayathome, virtual reality has enjoyed increasing popularity in the recent past. Last but not least, the Oculus Quest from…
Smart Home
Update: Philips Hue in the security test
May 5, 2020 ,
Dennis Henke
In June 2017 we already took a close look at the Philips Hue lighting system. Over the past few years, a lot has changed…
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…
Certification Test
How do we test? – Data Protection and Privacy
April 14, 2020 ,
Eric Clausing
The aspect that has gained the most relevance since the beginning of our tests in the area of Internet of Things, for us and…
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
VTech KidiCom MAX – Never stop learning
March 13, 2020 ,
Dennis Henke
The VTech KidiCom MAX is advertised as the “cool and secure messenger for kids”. Reason enough to put the device through its paces in…