Smalody Bluetooth Speaker Portable Outdoor Wireless Speakers with Carrying Strap Built in USB, TF Card Slot, Aux Best for Party, Camping & Outdoor

The Portable SL-10 Bluetooth speaker by Smalody comes with your standard specs like an aux port for headphones, a slot for a TF card, 3.5 mm port to direct wire your source device into it with the supplied audio cable, USB port with a USB to micro USB cable for charging other devices, a 4.2 Bluetooth connection if desired that is good to about 30 feet, a built-in FM radio, built-in mic for a hands-free speakerphone operation, a shoulder strap, a 1200 mAh lithium battery that takes about 3 hrs. to charge and will last for about 4 hrs. Wirelessly or 6 hrs. if wired to the source and HD 8 watt loudspeakers with 40mm premium drivers. So everything you need in one speaker that is very portable, light and easy to carry. 

This can be plugged into a wall outlet, charged and played at the same time as well as being able to be charged, played with a power bank or just ran off the rechargeable battery. It’s got you covered any way you want to use it and play it.

This is a little deceiving looking at the pictures as it does look bigger than it really is. It is actually 9.7x4.7x4.1 inches in size but don’t let the size fool you. Like a lot of speakers, this does have a really good, clear and crisp sound and a decent bass on the right songs that have it and you will be a little surprised how well this really does sound for the size of it. Doesn’t matter if you are inside or outside, you will like it. I personally use and equalizing app on my phone that helps tweak the sound from my phone and makes this speaker sound even better sounding when I play it.

If I have any cons, it would be the battery size and how long it lasts. With about 4 hrs. using the Bluetooth without being plugged in and not having the volume maxed, is a little on the short side for me, so I need to carry a power bank with me when heading outside someplace. I try to keep my phone plugged into it using the 3.5 mm cable to extend the battery life, but that isn’t always feasible or practical for me. Just remember this is an outdoor speaker but is not water resistant or waterproof, so keep it away from any liquids as well.

Overall, I am very impressed with this speaker and would recommend it to my family and friends to buy and use.

DISCLAIMER: This was offered at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review. I rely on reviews from the community when making purchases, so I believe in giving honest and unbiased reviews to help others. I am not obligated to leave positive feedback and receive no compensation for doing so.  I am not associated with the seller in any way.

My Rating: 5 Star

Found on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078J5PZ68/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ScharkSpark Drone Guard FQ36 for Beginners, Drone with Camera Live Video, Portable RC Quadcopter with 2 Batteries, 2.4G 6-Axis Headless Mode Altitude One Key Return 3D Flips and Rolls Toys

This little FQ36 Guard drone from Scharkspark is awesome. About the size of your hand when folded down and just a little bigger than that unfolded.

Being a smaller drone, this isn’t the best outside in a heavy wind, but with a slight wind or indoors, this is wonderful. Winter is just about here and this will make a great thing to use and play with when stuck indoors. With three speeds, there is a speed for the beginner to the advance. It comes with your standard options like headless mode, flips, one touch take off/land, altitude hold, one key return home and also has a 720p camera that can do FPV (first person view) if you are using the app that can be downloaded in both iOS or Android.

The nice thing is this comes with not one, but two 1000mAh batteries that take about 90 minutes to charge each and give you about 12 minutes of flight time each. Make sure to allow the motors a few minutes to cool off between batteries to help make the motors last longer.

With altitude hold, this is a very stable and easy flier that is easy to learn and fly for the beginner but fast and fun enough for the more advanced. The flips are fun and the FPV is ok but the phone holder is a little weak and could use some more support for bigger phones and the range is only about 95 feet with the range of the drone at about 300 feet but does get a little hard to see at that distance anyway. The one key return is a little iffy. When I tested it, the drone was facing me and it flew left right into the trees and not back to where it took off, so use at your own risk.

Over, I like this drone and what it has to offer. It’s a small foldable drone you can take anywhere and you can fly with just your phone or tablet if needed with the app (that isn’t very easy to do) or with the transmitter that isn’t any bigger than the drone itself.    

DISCLAIMER: This was offered at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review. I rely on reviews from the community when making purchases, so I believe in giving honest and unbiased reviews to help others. I am not obligated to leave positive feedback and receive no compensation for doing so.  I am not associated with the seller in any way.

My Rating: 5 Star

Found on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D3NKNJY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Smart Power Strip, WiFi Surge Protector, Voice Control with Alexa & Google Home, 4 AC Outlets 4 USB Port with 5-Foot Cord, App Control Appliances, Individual Control, Timing Schedule, No Hub Required

The smart power strip from Pinlo is pretty amazing. For the price and being able to control 4 plugs individually and 4 USB ports (all together as one) is wonderful compared to only controlling one plug for about the same price from everyone else.

This is very easy to setup and use. Within the app on your phone, you can set schedules to turn things on and off as well as manually turn them on and off. This like most of the IoT devices, only works on your 2.4 GHz WIFI and will not work on your 5 GHz if you have it.

I have schedules setup for my lights, but pretty much don’t touch the app after getting this setup and working with my Alexa. Now I just use my voice and tell it when I want it on and off if it’s not at the scheduled times. Create a couple of groups and routines in the Alexa app and control most of the house if not all the house with one command, doesn’t get any better and easier than that. With this last power strip, I pretty much have my house done and automated and have nothing else left to automate as far as lights and devices.

If you have or had a smart plug or other IoT device before, this sets up pretty much the same way.

1.)  Make sure your phone is connected to your 2.4ghz home WIFI

a.     Your phone software is iOS 8.0 or above & Android V4.4 or above

b.     You and the power strip are in WIFI range of your router

2.)  Download and install Phone app

a.     the “Smart Life” app if using “Alexa”

b.      the “EfamilyCloud” app if using “Google”

c.     Register your account in the app

3.)  Plug in the power strip and make sure the green light is blinking fast

4.)  Open the app and click “Add Devices”

a.     Click “Confirm”, green light on strip should blink rapidly now

b.     You will see “Connecting now”, when it reaches 100%, you have connected successfully

c.     If connection fails, click retry button

                                                    i.     If failed 3 times

1.     Reset strip by holding the power button down for 6 seconds and retry adding the device

5.)  To use and connect Alexa

a.      Launch the Alexa app, click "skills", search for "Smart Life", then “enable” this skills

b.      In Alexa app, click "smart home" then "devices", to search & connect power strip (Rename the device name to be used for voice control)

6.)  To use and connect Google

a.      Launch Google Home app, click "Home Control", on top right, click"+"

b.      In the list, input "Smart Life", find & launch, connect to your "Smart Life" app account, follow prompts. Should show in “Devices” now

DISCLAIMER: This was offered at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review. I rely on reviews from the community when making purchases, so I believe in giving honest and unbiased reviews to help others. I am not obligated to leave positive feedback and receive no compensation for doing so.  I am not associated with the seller in any way.

My Rating: 5 Star

Found on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076VRH9WP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1