Yet more frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need...
Discussion
Bobberoo99 said:
AKG N60NC headphones, i have two perfectly good pairs of headphones, both of which are corded, but after catching the cord on my music headphones one too many times, and getting fed up with untangling the 3m cord on my laptop phones, i finally decided to buy some Bluetooth ones!!!
Any good?Digger said:
Bobberoo99 said:
AKG N60NC headphones, i have two perfectly good pairs of headphones, both of which are corded, but after catching the cord on my music headphones one too many times, and getting fed up with untangling the 3m cord on my laptop phones, i finally decided to buy some Bluetooth ones!!!
Any good?Edited to update, they're loosening up nicely and more depth is appearing, must admit i'm actually quite impressed with them!!!
Edited by Bobberoo99 on Wednesday 24th March 21:42
Backing up both our laptops and my PC to USB drives, along with remembering to turn on my PC when I want to watch something on Plex, is a bit of a pain, So obviously I needed a NAS, and with about 3TB of data floating around clearly I need one that can be expanded to 48 TB
![](https://www.synology.com/img/products/detail/DS920plus/heading.png)
Cost more than either of our laptops but should last for a few years, or until the Mrs realises we now have space for her to switch her camera to Raw.
![](https://www.synology.com/img/products/detail/DS920plus/heading.png)
Cost more than either of our laptops but should last for a few years, or until the Mrs realises we now have space for her to switch her camera to Raw.
I am need of a gadget - so thought here a good place to check ?
I need an entry sensor to mount at the gate to trigger a buzzer or similar in the house - or even get Alexa to speak up.
I have one of these type things https://www.amazon.co.uk/Security-Wireless-Drivewa...
- but horrendously unreliable / triggers at certain angles of the sun etc.
I need an entry sensor to mount at the gate to trigger a buzzer or similar in the house - or even get Alexa to speak up.
I have one of these type things https://www.amazon.co.uk/Security-Wireless-Drivewa...
- but horrendously unreliable / triggers at certain angles of the sun etc.
PushedDover said:
I am need of a gadget - so thought here a good place to check ?
I need an entry sensor to mount at the gate to trigger a buzzer or similar in the house - or even get Alexa to speak up.
I have one of these type things https://www.amazon.co.uk/Security-Wireless-Drivewa...
- but horrendously unreliable / triggers at certain angles of the sun etc.
Watching with interest. We've tried several and gave up with all. Far too many false alarms from cats, ducks, magpies, sunshine etcI need an entry sensor to mount at the gate to trigger a buzzer or similar in the house - or even get Alexa to speak up.
I have one of these type things https://www.amazon.co.uk/Security-Wireless-Drivewa...
- but horrendously unreliable / triggers at certain angles of the sun etc.
I just rely on motion on the ring doorbell now.
SistersofPercy said:
PushedDover said:
I am need of a gadget - so thought here a good place to check ?
I need an entry sensor to mount at the gate to trigger a buzzer or similar in the house - or even get Alexa to speak up.
I have one of these type things https://www.amazon.co.uk/Security-Wireless-Drivewa...
- but horrendously unreliable / triggers at certain angles of the sun etc.
Watching with interest. We've tried several and gave up with all. Far too many false alarms from cats, ducks, magpies, sunshine etcI need an entry sensor to mount at the gate to trigger a buzzer or similar in the house - or even get Alexa to speak up.
I have one of these type things https://www.amazon.co.uk/Security-Wireless-Drivewa...
- but horrendously unreliable / triggers at certain angles of the sun etc.
I just rely on motion on the ring doorbell now.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081RGK5PH
connects to two sensors - in the library where I work, and the workshop (where I relax!) - both receivers (had to buy two kits to get two receivers but they both work off one sensor) are on intelligent plugs so that I can switch them off when on a meeting / video call etc.
occasionally goes off with a close pigeon but generally very accurate
akirk said:
I have one of these (seems to not be available on Amazon currently):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081RGK5PH
connects to two sensors - in the library where I work, and the workshop (where I relax!) - both receivers (had to buy two kits to get two receivers but they both work off one sensor) are on intelligent plugs so that I can switch them off when on a meeting / video call etc.
occasionally goes off with a close pigeon but generally very accurate
I purchased that on 12th January 2020 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081RGK5PH
connects to two sensors - in the library where I work, and the workshop (where I relax!) - both receivers (had to buy two kits to get two receivers but they both work off one sensor) are on intelligent plugs so that I can switch them off when on a meeting / video call etc.
occasionally goes off with a close pigeon but generally very accurate
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Still far too many things setting it off for me sadly
PushedDover said:
I have one of these type things https://www.amazon.co.uk/Security-Wireless-Drivewa...
- but horrendously unreliable / triggers at certain angles of the sun etc.
We have one of those (or similar - same type/looking etc but a different brand). We do get the odd 'alarm' when we can't see anything there, but as we get deer, our cat, pigeons, possibly foxes etc wandering past, it works well enough for us.- but horrendously unreliable / triggers at certain angles of the sun etc.
akirk said:
I have one of these (seems to not be available on Amazon currently):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081RGK5PH
connects to two sensors - in the library where I work, and the workshop (where I relax!) - both receivers (had to buy two kits to get two receivers but they both work off one sensor) are on intelligent plugs so that I can switch them off when on a meeting / video call etc.
occasionally goes off with a close pigeon but generally very accurate
Thankshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081RGK5PH
connects to two sensors - in the library where I work, and the workshop (where I relax!) - both receivers (had to buy two kits to get two receivers but they both work off one sensor) are on intelligent plugs so that I can switch them off when on a meeting / video call etc.
occasionally goes off with a close pigeon but generally very accurate
That one has been on my radar too but was t sure if any good
Being mains powered at one end ‘may’ make it more dependable...?
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