Father's Day Gift Guide: ROKiT phone

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We all know that Dads can be notoriously hard to shop for on Father's Day. This year, gift him something he'll actually use, a new ROKiT phone.

ROKiT, a people-first telecomms company that launched this spring makes it easier than ever to keep in touch with unlimited wifi calling. With or without a SIM card, dad can reach you anytime he's on wifi. The line of affordable mobile handsets (ranging from $34.99 - $299.99) feature perks including ROK Drive (to help you out when you get a flat) and ROK Health (with telemedicine).

If your dad is keeping up with the latest technological advances, he'll get a kick out of watching videos on his new ROKiT IO Pro 3D with glasses-free 3D technology. Through the ROKFLIX 3D app, he’ll have access to an expansive catalogue of feature films and custom content.

We received the ROKiT IO 3D and we are LOVIN' It!

The name speaks for itself. The screen on this unlocked smartphone has glasses-free built-in 3D capability. That's right - you can watch 3D content without glasses. It includes 4G, 16 GB memory, dual-SIM, and a fingerprint sensor.

Every IO Pro purchase includes:

• 12 months of ROK Talk free: Call any number in the US, plus 60 countries.
• 3 months of ROK Media free: Enjoy music, games, TV, Movies, and the world's largest 3D library, all accessible through your ROK Launch Control app.
• 12 months of ROK Health free: Talk to a doctor 24/7, and save up to 70% off prescription medication.

ROKiT phones are the perfect gift for dads because it's something they'll actually use!

Buy It:

You can purchase ROKiT phones at Walmart.com 

Disclosure: A product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.

Home Control with WiOn Switches!

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These days, everything in life is becoming wireless and remotely accessed. Now your house can even gain wireless control with Woods Branded Products. They offer seven WiOn Smart Switches; indoor and outdoor devices that give wireless control of your home from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.

Control lights and appliances with your smartphone from anywhere. Automatically turn the living room lamp on at sunset or program outdoor holiday lights to turn on and off at the same time each day. Affordable home automation with no need to purchase a hub or pay monthly service fees, WiOn switches use your existing wireless router. It's a cost effective way to turn your home into a smart home.

By downloading the free WiOn app, you can control your holiday lights (and home devices) with the help of your home router. WiOn products are really remarkable because they work by means of Wi-Fi as opposed to Bluetooth, which means they can be used anytime, anywhere, from any distance.

Check out some of my favorite Woods Branded Products:

Indoor Wi-Fi™ Switch

This Wi-Fi switch is ideal for lamps, appliances, and seasonal decoreations. It features a grounded outlet.

Indoor Wi-Fi™ Wall Tap

This Wall Tap is great addition to the kitchen or home to monitor appliances and control lights. It
monitors energy use and features a grounded outlet plus 2 USB charging ports.

These wi-fi switches require no hub, no set-up fee, no app charge, and no monthly charge.WiOn™ Switches are ready to use, right out of the package!

They also feature up to 12 on/off settings per day for weekdays/weekends and random settings give your home an occupied look. The built-in sun tracking technology lets you set according to sunrise or sunset and some WiOn devices monitor energy usage.

Experience home control at your fingertips with WiOn switches!

Buy It:

You can purchase WiOn products at Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, and select online retailers

* Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

D-Link Wi-Fi Water Sensor

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I can still remember when I was a kid and our basement flooded. It was a complete mess and it took hours and hours of clean up. It is a memory that has lasted for me forever and I now that I am a homeowner, it is a BIG fear I have every time we have a big storm!

But I have gotten some peace of mind now that I own the D-Link Wi-Fi Water Sensor!

The Wi-Fi Water Sensor (DCH-S160) is a compact device that plugs into an open power outlet and alerts users with a loud siren whenever it comes in contact with water. In addition to the audible siren with six different customizable tones, customers will also get push notifications with the free mydlink Home app on their smartphones or tablet to ensure they're aware of a water leak no matter their location.

The Wi-Fi Water Sensor can be placed near washing machines, sump pumps, water heaters, sinks, dishwashers, refrigerators, or anywhere in the home where a water leak may occur. The Water Sensor comes with two cables: a 3.3 feet extension cable and a specially designed 1.6 feet sensing cable that detects water along its entire length. When water is detected, a 70dB alarm will sound and an LED will flash to give users audio and visual warnings.

More about the Wi-Fi Water Sensor:

* Push Notifications - Receive an alert on your mobile device and sound an audible alarm when a water leak is detected

* Simple Setup - Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button and mydlink Home mobile app offers quick and easy setup to connect to connect to your existing Wi-Fi network.

* Local and Remote Control - Controlled by the free mydlink(r) Home mobile app

* Versatile Placement - Extendable water sensing cable, with standard RJ-11 cable, allows for water sensing far from an outlet

* Pairs with other mydlink Devices - Works with other mydlink-enabled devices such as the Wi-Fi Siren, Wi-Fi Smart Plugs and Wi-Fi Cameras

* Compact Design - One-piece wall-plug design is compact and portable

Besides the great peace of mind I have using this Water Sensor, I also LOVE how easy it is to set up! Just set it up in minutes with 3 easy steps!

So if you are doing a DIY project around a water supply and are worried or are just looking for peace of mind in your house, then you need the D-Link Wi-Fi Water Sensor!

Buy It:

You can purchase the D-Link Wi-Fi Water Sensor (DCH-S160) for $65.99 at Amazon.com, Bestbuy.com, and throughout D-Link's vast network of retail and e-tail outlets. 

* Thank you to D-Link for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Get Rid of Dead Zones with Sengled Boost! & Giveaway

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This school season, intelligent lighting experts at Sengled have a solution to Wi-Fi dead zones: Boost, a hybrid LED light bulb and Wi-Fi repeater that keeps energy efficiency in mind, maximizes space, and boosts connectivity across the home and study space.

This Boost light bulb would make a great gift for a college student moving out on on their own or for any homeowner, renter or anyone who uses technology (so EVERYBODY!).

Say goodbye to internet black zones in your home with the ingenious Sengled Boost. With each bulb you connect, the range of your wi-fi is increased. More bulbs means more places to enjoy your content without worrying about slower speeds. And don’t forget, they’re great at illumination too.

What I love most is that they are so easy to setup and you get extended Wi-Fi signal coverage. You set up the light bulb and extender in minutes with the easy guide and you will never lose signal for your phone, internet or other mobile device anywhere around your house again!

Plus, you get great lighting from it too!

The products from Sengled are so ingenious and the Boost Light Bulb is just another great one to add to your home!

Buy It:

You can purchase Sengled Boost for $49.99 from the Sengled website. 

Win It:

Sengled  is generously offering (1) Boost light bulb to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Boost WI-FI Extending LED Light Bulb
from Sengled

($49.99!)
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* Thank you to Sengled for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Netgear WiFi Range Extender

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One thing that drives me crazy about my house is the wi-fi router is downstairs and so you barely get any wi-fi upstairs and on one side of the house! I could never play my Pandora music in the kitchen while cooking, I got no service outside while playing and working and I couldn't stand it!

So then I got the awesome AC750 WiFi Range Extender and my life has definitely changed for the better! I absolutely get great service EVERYWHERE in my house and I never have to move my phone around like a crazy person looking for service! :)

Optimize your existing WiFi network and extend it to hard-to-reach places with the next generation AC WiFi technology. AC750 WiFi Range Extender delivers fast WiFi speed and connectivity for smartphones, tablets, laptops and more – allowing you to enjoy your favorite entertainment throughout your home.

NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing WiFi by increasing your range and speed. It works with any standard WiFi router to deliver AC750 dual band WiFi with up to 750 Mbps. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides WiFi connectivity to a wired device like Blu-ray® players, game consoles, smart TVs or streaming players over your existing WiFi network. Just plug it into any outlet and experience the difference.

I can't believe how easy it was to install and now to use! I just have to choose the service on whatever device I am using and it boosts it to full!

I absolutely LOVE this Range Extender from Netgear and I don't know how I lived without it before! It is a nice small size so it isn't an eye sore and can fit nicely in any outlet in your house, behind shelves or stands!

If you have bad Wi-Fi service in spots in your house like I did, then this is the perfect device to find Wi-Fi easily and everywhere in your house and on ALL your devices!

Buy It: 

You can purchase the AC750 WiFi Range Extender for $73.30 from Amazon.com

* Thank you to Netgear for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Wi-Fi Smart Plug

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Do you fumble in the dark for a light switch or lamp to see in the dark when you walk into the house??! Or are you like me and constantly forget to shut off lights or don't have the time or hands to do it? Then you are going to love the Wi-Fi Smart Plug from D-Link like I do!

Just plug the Wi-Fi Smart Plug into an existing outlet, download the app and voila, you have complete control of whatever device is plugged in, no matter where you are. No more fumbling in the dark because you forgot to leave a light on. Instead of letting your air conditioner run all day, you can power it up through your smartphone right before coming home and save on electric bills.

This simple device gives users advanced power and scheduling features, which allows them to set power on/off schedules, turn devices on and off remotely and monitor energy usage at home or on-the-go. It even measures the temperature of your outlet and will automatically shut off if it detects overheating.

You can set device schedules so that you walk into a brightly-lit home every day after work with your favorite song playing and the AC exactly where you want it.

Best part?? 

It is so easy to set up and use!!!

Just connect to an existing Wi-Fi network with a simple push of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on the Smart Plug and on the router. It's hassle-free and gets you connected in minutes.

And it gives you peace of mind too! 

Did you leave the electric blanket plugged in? How about the iron? Hey, don't stress. The Smart Plug has a built-in thermal sensor that will shut off your devices if the plug overheats.

And it SAVES you MONEY!

Keep an eye on your energy use. Know what each device power consumption is. Monitor air conditioning usage in the summer or heat usage in the winter so you don’t get a surprise at the end of the month.

Check out all the Features:

• Turn Devices On/Off with the Mobile App
• Instantly turn devices on or off from your smartphone or tablet.
• Create On/Off Schedules for Your Devices
• Set your devices to work for you whenever you want.
• Help Prevent Your Devices From Overheating
• A thermal sensor will automatically turn off overheating appliances.
• Monitor Your Energy Use
• Keep an eye on your energy usage and save a few bucks.

If you want to give yourself peace of mind, easy access to lights and electricity, and save money, get the small Wi-Fi Smart Plug that gives big features!

Buy It: 

You can purchase the Wi-Fi Smart Plug for $49.99 from the D-Link website.

* Thank you to D-Link for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

D-Link's NEW Colorful Wi-Fi Routers

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If you are decorating your dorm room, your bedroom or your house this fall and don't want to mess up your color scheme with a boring old router but you NEED internet, then don't worry! I have the perfect solution!

D-Link has a new line of AC750 Wi-Fi Routers (DIR-818LW), available in red, teal, black and white, in light of the upcoming back-to-school season. Students already love the internet. Now they will love their router too!

Featuring a sleek, cylinder shape, the routers deliver next generation 802.11ac wireless speeds all while spicing up your living space. The new routers are perfect for any family looking for a reliable and strong network ideal for HD video streaming, online gaming and multiple user activities. In addition with the free mydlink Lite app, users can easily manage their network remotely and see what websites are being visited, block unwanted connections and set up automatic email alerts when unauthorized connections are made on any iPhone®, iPad® or Android™ device.

The AC750 Wi-Fi Router comes in four different colors and is powerful enough to let you surf the web, play games and stream HD movies - all at the same time! We received the Black unit (because my husband is extremely BORING!) but I LOVE the Teal and Red colors for brightening up any room! No one will know that it is your router with these fun colors! Plus, you will love it as you surf the internet, do homework, or play games!

Buy It: You can purchase the AC750 Wi-Fi Router in all four colors for $79.99 from Amazon.com

* Thank you to Salba Chia for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*