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SONOFF Hydro DUO: Dual-Channel Zigbee 3.0 Smart Water Valve with Flow Meter

SONOFF Hydro DUO

SONOFF Hydro DUO is a dual-channel Zigbee 3.0 and Bluetooth 5 LE smart water valve with up to 12 customized watering schedules, a flow meter, and alerts for frost risk, leakage, low battery, and water shortages. Paisit previously reviewed the SONOFF SWV smart water valve, but the company has now launched the Hydro series with various improvements, including a brass inlet instead of a plastic one, weather-based skipping, real-time alerts, flow metering, and dual Zigbee + BLE so it can work even without a Zigbee gateway. The single-channel Hydro models were introduced earlier this year, and now the Hydro DUO offers a variant with two outlets to manage two watering zones. SONOFF Hydro DUO (SWV-ZF2U/SWV-ZF2E) specifications: MCU –   Telink TLSR8258 (TLSR8258F1KAT32) multiprotocol microcontroller @ 48 MHz with BLE 5 and Zigbee 3.0, RF4CE, Thread, 6LoWPAN, HomeKit, ANT, and 2.4GHz proprietary connectivity Inlets SWV-ZF2U model – NH (National Hose) pipe thread […]

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Amazon Customers Commend $90 Heating Device as a Household ‘Game Changer’

bathroom devices that can be unexpectedly advantageous. For example, water leak detectors allow you to identify pesky leaks that increase your water expenses, while intelligent mirrors assist in ensuring you appear polished and keep track of your daily tasks simultaneously. However, for a “transformative” bathroom device that injects a bit of opulence into your shower experience, there’s the Keenray Towel Warmer Bucket.

At first glance, it merely seems like a stylish container, yet inside, it efficiently heats your garments and linens in approximately six minutes. This duration is more than sufficient to get your towel warm and prepared for when you step out of the shower. It has garnered a rating of 4.5 stars from over 6,000 reviewers on Amazon, many of whom note that the product looks appealing and enhances their showers, particularly during the winter months. As of now, Keenray’s warmer bucket is available for $90.

Infuse your bathroom with a cozy, spa-like ambiance

Towel warmers are a delightful little indulgence to purchase on Amazon, and the Keenray model is crafted to impart spa-like aesthetics to your residence by heating your garments and linens. It boasts a 20-liter capacity, making it sufficiently spacious to hold large towels, blankets, and bathrobes. If you’re in the mood for some cozy pajamas before bedtime, you can toss those

Sony’s New Xperia Phone Gets an Overdue Redesign

Sony’s Xperia 1 flagships have looked more or less the same since 2020, but that’s finally changing with the Xperia 1 VIII, which moves to a chunky square camera island. The phone also boasts what should be a substantially improved telephoto camera, along with an AI camera assistant that looks like an improved version of […]

The Ecological Effect of AirPods: A Neglected Concern

the finest wireless earbuds for audio enthusiasts, enhanced by a snug fit and intuitive design. Nevertheless, since their debut in 2017 and through their ongoing iteration, AirPods have faced a persistent environmental issue. While Apple proudly showcases its eco-friendly initiatives in the development of AirPods, which are indeed commendable, the product’s limited lifespan of under two years — exacerbated by Apple’s hesitation regarding user repairs — poses challenges from an ecological standpoint.

The creation of AirPods is comparatively eco-conscious, owing to a corporate-wide commitment to minimizing its carbon impact and a significant proportion of recycled materials utilized in the AirPods Pro 3. However, once the battery ceases to retain a charge after approximately 18 months of usage, users find themselves with few options to extend their lifespan since AirPods cannot be disassembled without total destruction. This effectively compels users to discard their AirPods and purchase a new set, negating much of the environmental advantages that Apple’s manufacturing processes might offer.

AirPods are constructed from and powered by recycled materials