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22 Mar 2016

Past and Latest Lighting Technologies

By Tekoia

When you think about lightings technologies – well actually – maybe you don’t really think about lighting at all. It’s something that many, if not most, people take for granted. Need some light? Turn on the switch. Light bulb burned out? Replace it. Too sunny? Lower the shade.

Even the cavemen probably didn’t think about lighting all that much. When they needed light, it was either the sun, or a fire.

But looking back through history and examining the types of lighting used in each era is fascinating.

From the earliest oil lamps – which were invented before candles if you can believe it – to using the SURE Universal remote to control the latest smart lighting, let’s take a look at how lighting has evolved over the years.

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15 Mar 2016

Best Android Apps You’re Probably Not Using

By Tekoia

Trying to figure out what the best Android apps are for your phone?

Now it goes without saying popular apps like Netflix, Facebook and Instagram are often among the first apps installed on a new phone, but we wanted to give you a list of some popular utility-type apps that you’ll definitely want to try out.

You could be looking for a podcast listening app, a universal remote, a weather app or even a photo editor. But, with so many to choose from in the Google Play store, you may find it daunting to riffle through countless apps that all appear to do the same thing.

How do you know which one is the best? You want to be assured you have the easiest-to-use and most feature-filled app there is, right?

If you’re looking to load up a new Android phone, or just needing a change or wanting to try something new, check out these six must have apps for 2016.

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08 Mar 2016

Which Media Streamer Should You Buy?

By Tekoia

Looking to Purchase a Media Streamer? Not Sure Which One?

Your friends are doing it, your neighbor is doing it, and even your grandparents who can’t program their VCR are doing it.

What’s everyone doing? Streaming their media, of course.

Maybe you’re not quite ready to upgrade to a Smart TV, but with the latest release of Fuller House on Netflix, you can’t wait any longer. You’ve got to hop on the streaming bandwagon, but what media streamer should you choose?

From the Apple TV to the Roku, Chromecast or Amazon’s Fire TV, we’ve got you covered.

Let’s take a look at some popular media streamers that will let you get into the binge-watching game.

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02 Feb 2016

Are Your Smart Home Apps and Devices Cool Or Frustrating?

By Tekoia

3 Ways Smart Home Apps Lag Behind Their Hardware

You’re excited because you just got home and want to try out the new smart home device you just bought. This might be a smart lock or smart LED lights or even a smart plug.

With new smart home trends on the rise, you’ve made the decision to purchase these devices as a way to be more environmentally conscious and to be a leader in the IoT space.

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19 Jan 2016

How to Build Your Own Home Theater System

By Tekoia

Are you interested in building your own home cinema system? Maybe you want that movie-like feeling when you’re sitting at home with a bowl of popcorn. Or, you just want a better experience when you watch your favorite sports or action movies.

With all the latest HDTVs, 4K TVs and the best speakers around, now is a great time to get in the DIY mindset and make room for a custom home theater.

But, with all the options available how do you know what to buy? In this post we will discuss what electronics you need and the options you have when you are ready to build your home theater system.

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13 Jan 2016

Top 4 Apps to Help Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

By Tekoia

Another year has passed and guess what? It’s time to set some New Year’s goals and resolutions again.

If you’re like most people, this time of the year means looking for ways to get healthier, stay saner and make life easier.

And with smartphones overtaking our lives lately, using technology to help us with our resolutions is a great way to ensure we conquer them.

But, be careful; 80% of people won’t keep their New Year’s Resolutions.

Do you want to know why?

Because they set their goals too high. So, when making your goals for the year, strive for greatness, but do it within reason.

To help you out we’ve rounded up the best four apps to help you achieve the goals you set on the first of January.

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29 Dec 2015

3 Anticipated Smart Home Trends for 2016

By Tekoia

A new year is looming and for 2016, big changes are occurring in the technology industry that will be life changing.

And part of this includes smart home technological advances. Making homes “smart” is not a foreign concept anymore. It’s becoming a growing trend, especially among Millennials.

With the top concerns for 2016 being energy consumption and saving money, smart homes can help lead the way. Using home automation can save you up to 1/3 on your current energy bill with many money saving devices too.

Let’s look at what a smart home really is and anticipated trends – and how the SURE Universal is part of this.

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01 Dec 2015

How to Modify a System on Your Universal Remote Control App

By Tekoia

Are you having fun playing with your SURE Universal app?

Hopefully you’re no longer stressing over finding a lost remote control. Have you done any pranks on your friends yet?

We recently wrote about a neat feature where you can group multiple devices together with one press of the SURE Universal remote. It’s such a handy, time saving feature and the feedback we’ve been getting about it has all been positive.

When you group multiple devices together in the SURE Universal app, we call that creating a “system.” Once you’ve got things all set up, you might be wondering why you would need to modify your system in the first place.

Let’s look at four reasons.

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24 Nov 2015

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Remote Controls for Good

By Tekoia

Do you sometimes feel you have too many remotes lying around the house?

It’s enough to drive you crazy – trying to find the right remote control for the right device.

There’s your PlayStation remote and your Roomba remote. You may even have an Apple (or other streaming media device) remote as well as a DVR remote and a TV remote.

It seems the more technologically advanced we become, the more remotes we end up accumulating. And there are even remotes for devices that probably don’t really need a remote like a dehumidifier or a motherboard for your computer. Odd isn’t it?

You may not even realize how many remotes you really have – we bet there are still remotes you never took out of the plastic – but it’s safe to say it’s probably one too many.

Let’s look at three reasons to say goodbye to your remote controls for good.

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03 Nov 2015

7 Original and New Netflix Shows to Watch Right Now

By Tekoia

Netflix’s live streaming content is quickly becoming the main way people are watching TV.

With binge watching the norm for Millennials, Netflix has risen to the demand by pumping out new originals this year.

Netflix reports they have around 36 new original shows streaming – between its new arrivals and recurring ones.

If you’re stuck watching the same old shows you’ve been watching for awhile, why not take a step out of your comfort zone, grab your SURE Universal remote and check out what’s new and hot over on Netflix.

Here are 7 top original shows on Netflix to keep your eye on.

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