DIY Overhead Camera Rig | Under $25

In my latest video I take a look at a couple of products that I ordered from Amazon to give myself the ability get those overhead shots for some of my unboxing videos.  So please check it out and if you haven't subscribed to the channel please do so.  Likes and shares are also very helpful.

Review: GE Plug-in EZ Smart Switch

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Easy of Setup/Install:

Set up was a breeze after restarting my SmartThings hub after having issues getting the SmartThings app to recognize the new device I was setting up.

Features:

This smart plug seemed to have the same features that most smart plugs I've looked at, but the flow through outlet is a nice touch that I had not seen before.

Design:

Design is simple and will allow for two devices in an outlet.  The manual button is easy to see, but with no back lighting might be hard to see in the dark in a pinch.

Easy of Use:

Very easy to use and configure through the SmartThings app


Today I am going to take a look at the GE Plug in Ez Smart Switch.  The first thing to note about this switch is it does require a smart hub, such as the SmartThings or Wink hubs,  to work.  So if you do not have a smart hub this is not a switch worth considering as you will not be able to communicate with the switch.  Retail on this switch is listed at $39.99, but I was able to find it clearanced out at one of my local Walmart's for $19.99.

Review: Phillips Hue Lights

So who wants to have to get up to turn off a light switch once you are comfortable on the couch or in your bed.  I know I didn't so I started looking at solutions and found the Philips Hue lighting systems.  Overall I think Philips provides the most options when it comes to starter kits and bulb combination.  While trying to outfit a complete home with Hue lights in one shot is probably out of the question it is something you should be able to do if you start with on of the starter kits and then pick up more bulbs as you can.  

You can check out the full product line by following the link below:

Philips Hue Product List

Review: Google Home Mini

When the Google Home Mini was introduced with a price point of $49 I was ecstatic that Google had introduced a smart speaker at a price point that was comparable to the Echo Dot.  Then things got even better and they dropped the price to just $29 for the holiday season.  While this is a temporary price drop and the price is scheduled to go back up to $49 on the 1st of January it is still a very affordable option for a smart speaker. I already purchased two of the original Google Homes and have been impressed with how far the Google Home has come in just the first year.