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.*

Holiday Gift Ideas from ZyXEL

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If you are looking for gift ideas for a new homeowner or for your own home, then check out these two great gift ideas from ZyXEL:

Wireless AC750 Range Extender

The WRE6505 provides wireless coverage throughout your home. Just plug the unit into a power outlet, and LED lights will indicate signal strength so you can place it on the optimum spot. The one-click Wi-Fi Protected Setup setup simplified installation while a built-in Ethernet port provides instant network connection to multiple wired devices

The WRE6505 takes advantage of the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology to deliver concurrent speeds of up to 433 Mbps for 5 GHz and 300 Mbps* for 2.4 GHz band for blazing fast Internet connectivity. This ensures an entire family can simultaneously enjoy media streaming, online gaming and video chatting on their laptops and other mobile devices. The new wireless range extender is also compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices.

A compact, palm-sized plug - the WRE6505 comes with a variety of operation modes to give users many options for different applications – including operating as an access point or a wireless repeater. In the repeater mode, depending on the consumer’s needs, the WRE6505 can be set in “Speed Booster” mode for faster than normal speeds vs. “Range Booster” mode for longer than normal range. The WRE6505 comes with additional user-friendly features like its three-color LEDs (red-good/ amber-better/ green-best) to indicate signal strength for ideal placement of the device.

MSRP $80

 USG40HE Advanced Security Firewall

The most important thing you can ever do is protect your home. It is essential to make sure that your family and valuable assets are kept safe at all times. In today’s Internet-driven world, a new threat to the home has emerged. Cyber attacks are becoming more and more common, endangering the home in new ways. Hackers can now break into a home from anywhere in the world, steal vital information, and damage networks. Without the right network security in place, a home is vulnerable to these types of malicious attacks and unable to defend itself.

The USG40HE gives home users the peace of mind that their families are protected by the same security protection that ZyXEL is known to offer big businesses. It closes all of the security holes left by multiple Internet devices, especially IP cameras and home automation devices that are essential to keeping your home secure. The USG40HE gives you full control over what is accessed on your home network.

The new ZyXEL USG40 Home Edition (HE) is an advanced security firewall optimized for home protection. With advanced security features such as IDP, the USG40E protects your home network from the inside out. The USG40HE even allows you to control how your home network is accessed. It allows you to block certain websites and applications that may be inappropriate or data-consuming. The USG40HE provides the perfect hub for a home security system, guarding connected IP cameras and home automation devices. Anti-virus and Anti-spam can also be added for an even stronger layer of home defense.

MSRP $280

ZyXEL will even help you setup your new firewall with a free 30 minute walkthrough. Get your USG40HE today!

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

iHealth Core Wireless Body Composition Scale

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Many people lose weight in different ways and different methods work for different people.

For me, I have to weight myself daily to keep me accountable for my food and exercise choices. When I don't weight myself, I just end up telling myself that it doesn't matter and I usually end up eating way worse and not exercising.

But when I know I am going to weight myself, I keep myself accountable for what that number is going to say.

So a quality scale is really important to me!

And can proudly say I have a quality scale now because I am the proud owner of the iHealth Core Wireless Body Composition Scale and with this scale I no longer have to write down my numbers (and then lose them), keep track of my weight loss by myself and I can even keep track of my body fat percentage! AND my husband can do it right along with me and the scale knows who is who when weighing each of us!

Both iOS and Android compatible, the iHealth Core Wireless Body Composition Scale is a cloud-connected wireless scale using state-of-the-art technology to easily and accurately measure weight, body fat, lean mass, muscle/bone mass, water weight, daily calories, BMI, and visceral fat rating.

It has an award-winning sleek Core Smart design with smart technology for precise measurements and secure cloud storage. The scale supports up to 20 unique users and measures up to 400 pounds at a time. Data is tracked on the iHealth smartphone app, which logs your readings, sets goals, and tracks trends over time that you can share with your doctor or caregiver instantly. It also stores as many as 200 readings offline to sync at your convenience. The app also supports other iHealth devices as well, so that you can see an overview of all your health-related data in one place.

With its sleek design and easy set-up,the iHealth Core provides a complete assessment of your body composition. Beautifully designed, this smart scale meets rigorous accuracy standards in both US and Europe.

I couldn't believe how easy it was to set up the iHealth Core and how great it is to also share with my husband. We both have the app on our phones so we can individually track our weight loss every time we step on the scale! I have loved being able to see my body fat percentage and give myself goals for future weight loss.

I also love the sleek look. It looks great in our bathroom and isn't an eye sore like some scales can be!

The iHealth Core Wireless Body Composition Scale package comes complete with:

• 1 Wireless body composition scale
• 1 User manual
• 1 Quick start guide
• 4 AA batteries

If you are on a journey to a healthier weight, need a scale that tells you body fat percentage or just like tracking your weight loss easier and without any work on your part (except to step on the scale!), then this iHealth Core scale is for you!

Buy It:

You can purchase the iHealth Core Wireless Body Composition Scale for $129.99 from the iHealth website. 

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

REPLAY AUDIO Wireless Speakers & Headphones

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I have talked before about how much I LOVE my wireless speakers and headphones! I don't know how I lived without them!

If you are looking for a new wireless speaker or headphones to listen to your favorite music this summer, check out these great products from REPLAY AUDIO! They are perfect for Summer travel, pool, beach and hanging out with friends!

REPLAY AUDIO Bluetooth Wireless Speaker + Speakerphone with Wristlet

($24.99)

This is a great speaker for small spaces without compromising sound! It offers a wireless connection, so you can stream clear audio from your compatible Bluetooth-enabled device, including Apple and Android mobile phones, tablets and more! Plus, you get full-range sound with acoustically tuned surround sound audio!

It is easy to control the volume and the rechargeable battery built in provides reliable power and portability!

Other features:

• Bluetooth: V4.0
• Wireless Range: 30 feet
• Battery type: Rechargeable 400MAH lithium ion battery input
• Successive working time: 8 hours
• Standby time: 60 hours

REPLAY AUDIO Bluetooth Wireless Speaker + Speakerphone

($49.99)

This speaker is very similar to the previous one but this one is a little larger size and has some extra special features like longer talk time and standby time!

It still features Bluetooth Technology, Full-range sound and Volume Control with the Rechargeable battery built in!

Check out these other great features:

• Bluetooth: V3.0
• Music Playback Time: 5 Hrs
• Talk Time: 35 hours
• Standby Time: 2 months
• A2DP / HFP / HSP / AVRCP, Supports 3.5mm Line-In

REPLAY AUDIO Bluetooth Wireless Headphones + MIC

($39.99)

The Replay Audio Bluetooth Stereo Headphones provides a rich listening experience. With its lightweight, sleek, and user intuitive body, this headset allows you to listen to your favorite music wirelessly while never missing an incoming call.

Designed for optimum comfort these headphones have been designed with noise isolating comfort cushions as well as an adjustable padded headband. These headphones deliver crystal clear conversation as well as superior audio quality through any Bluetooth enabled device or with an optional 3.5mm audio cable.

Features:

• Hands-free microphone
• Micro USB charging port
• Universal 3.5mm Aux. audio port
• Audio track controls - Volume / Play/ Pause / Skip
• Answer / End call button

Compatible with:

• Bluetooth enabled devices
• iPod / MP3 Players
• iPhone / Smartphone
• iPad / Tablet
• Laptop / DVD
• Audio devices with 3.5mm port

I love the style and comfort of these headphones! Plus, I love the noise isolation they provide!

* 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.*

BTH360-S Bluetooth Stereo Headphone

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Until about a year ago, I never knew Bluetooth headphones existed (I know...I got to get out more...) and I still struggled with pesky corded headphones that would always knot and get broken! Thank goodness that I was introduced to Bluetooth headphones - I don't know how I lived without them now! I use them for exercising, walking, talking hands free and I never worry about cords!

A great pair of Bluetooth headphones that we love in our house are the Kinivo BTH360S Bluetooth Stereo Headphone which support wireless music streaming and hands-free calling.

I love how lightweight and comfortable these headphones are to wear! They don't make me extra sweaty in summer with a bulky design and they fit so comfortably behind my head and don't fall out!

Check out These Other Product Features:

• Compatible with most Bluetooth enabled music players & A2DP enabled devices such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android devices, etc.
• Serves as both a wireless music headphone and Bluetooth phone headset for hands free calling
• Comfortable, lightweight design with up to 6 hours of streaming music and talk time
• Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR Class 2. Supports latest version of A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.0 and HS/HF Profiles
• 1 year warranty

The Kinivo BTH360-S Stereo Headset easily connects to my Android phone and I can listen to music wirelessly in minutes! I love how easy they are to recharge but I only need to do it after 6 hours of uninterrupted talk/ music time or 150 hours in the standby mode!

Plus, I can talk hands-free and safely with these headphones with its inbuilt Microphone. Music automatically pauses when I receive an incoming call!

Device Compatibility
- iPad3, iPad2, iPad
- iPhone 5, 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G, Ipod Touch 4G, 3G (iOS verson 4.1 required for next/previous track functionality)
- Android smartphones - HTC, All Droids, Samsung
- Blackberry smartphones
- Playstation 3

What's in the Box
- BTH360-S Bluetooth Stereo Headphone
- User Manual
- USB Charging Cable
- Two additional sizes of Soft Silicon Ear tip

Buy It: You can purchase the BTH360-S Bluetooth Stereo Headphone for $39.99 from Kinivo

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

Day/Night Network Cloud Camera from D-Link

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How awesome would it be to be able to see surveillance of your home, baby, garage, or front entrance (day or night!!) right from your phone???

Well, now you can with the The Cloud Camera 1150 (DCS-933L). It includes a few cool new features, including audio detection, and built-in wireless range extender to easily add more cameras or expand your home's wireless network.

The Day/Night Network Cloud Camera (DCS-933L) delivers high-quality video for remote viewing on the mobile devices you already own. And with a built-in ICR filter and IR LEDs, you’ll also get clear images in complete darkness to provide you with the ideal 24-hour monitoring solution. Integrated sound/motion-sensing technology detects changes within the camera’s environment, triggering instant email alerts. Round the clock notification delivers an additional layer of security and confidence.

With the mydlink Lite app for iPhone and Android, you can quickly and easily see your camera feed from anywhere with a Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G connection. No more guessing what's going on at your house while you're away. Thanks to this app, you can monitor on-the-go... even if you don't have access to a computer.

• Remotely monitor your network cameras from anywhere
• Remote Pan & Tilt live video*
• Select video quality
• No Monthly service fees
• 2-way audio (supported on select models with mic and speaker)
• Pinch-zoom

Plus, eliminate Wi-Fi Dead Zones! The DCS-933L comes with a built-in Wi-Fi extender, providing a convenient way to expand your wireless network. Simply place your camera somewhere within range to instantly increasing your wireless home coverage. While the DCS-933L provides great value in home monitoring, it is also an easy way to eliminate dead spots within your home.

My favorite part is the Instant E-mail Alerts and Auto-Recording! Built with motion and audio sensing technology, the DCS-933L is capable of triggering instant e-mail alerts and auto-recording based on changes within your camera’s environment. The intuitive mydlink interface allows you to quickly customize your settings, so you can have full control of how and when you want to be alerted. Easily setup volume thresholds and watch-zones to be instantly notified when your camera detects excessive noise levels or strange activity.

The DCS-933L provides around-the-clock surveillance with night vision capability, allowing you to see up to 15 feet in complete darkness. Whether you're using your camera for home surveillance or to keep an eye on your loved ones, the DCS-933L gives you the peace of mind you deserve. I can see how my baby is doing in the middle of the night and get email alerts if she is restless or fooling around! :)

This camera has it all and is so easy to set up, use, and keep an eye on your house or loved ones!

Buy It: You can purchase the Day/Night Network Cloud Camera for $69.99 from Amazon.com

* 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.*