Full in-depth review of Samsung's Galaxy Note 8. With powerful specs and a hefty price tag, is it worthwhile? Link in bio.

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What Works With Google Home? Full Device Compatibility List

Google first unveiled Assistant in May 2016 and later launched it on the Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, alongside a smart speaker called Google Home. More than a year later, Google has introduced new hardware, all of which have Assistant built-in.

What is Google Assistant?

Well, Google Assistant is Google’s very own voice-controlled smart assistant. It’s designed to be personal and conversational while expanding on the company’s voice controls. Think of it Google’s version of Amazon Alexa or Apple’s Siri.

What Works with Google Home?

Due to it’s simplicity and availability, Assistant is the perfect entry point for a connected smart-home. With hundreds of smart home devices from a variety of popular brands, you can easily control things around your house with just your voice. Here’s a list of devices that are compatible with Google Home:

August – Smart Lock Pro – Locks

Aubic – Mini Wifi Outlet / Wi-Fi Surge Protector / Wi-Fi Light Bulb – Smart Plugs

Awair – Glow – Smart Plugs

B&O – Beoplay A6  / Beoplay M5 – Speakers

Blossom – Smart Sprinkler System – Sprinkler Hubs

Canary – Flex Security Camera – Cameras

Control Nightingale – Smart Home Sleep System – Smart Plugs

Ecobee – Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat – Thermostats

Emberlight – Wi-Fi Smart Light – Lights

EufyHome – Smart Bulb – Lights

Geeni – Multi-color Bulb – Lights

Geeni – Smart Surge Protector – Smart Plugs

Grace Digital – Wi-Fi Internet Radio – Speakers

Guardzilla – All-in-One Video / Outdoor Wifi Camera – Cameras

Honeywell – Lyric Round / Lyric T5 – Thermostats

Hook – Smart Home Hub – Smart Hubs

Hoover – Rouge 970 – Vacuums

HP Print – DeskJet 3755 / Printing with Google Home – Printers

iDevices – Outdoor Wi-Fi Plug / Wi-Fi Wall Outlet – Smart Plugs

igloohome – Deadbolt 02 / Smart Lockbox – Locks

iHome – ISP6X Wi-Fi Plug / ISP100 Outdoor Plug – Smart Plugs

Insignia – Wi-Fi Plug – Smart Plugs

iRobot – Roomba 690 / 890 / Setting Up with Google Home – Vacuums

LG – Music Flow H5 – Speakers

LG – Hom-Bot VR65502LV / VR65704LVM – Vacuums

Liftmaster – MyQ Garage Controller – Garages

LIFX – Smart LED Light Bulb / Smart LED Light Strip – Lights

Logitech – Circle 2 Security Camera – Cameras

Logitech – Harmony Hub / Elite Remote Control – TVs

Lutron Caseta – Smart Light Dimmer – Lights

Lux Products – Wi-Fi Thermostat – Thermostats

Master & Dynamic – MA770 Premium Wireless Speaker – Speakers

Meross – Mini Wi-Fi Plug – Smart Plugs

MyQ Chamberlain – MyQ-G0201 – Garages

Nanoleaf – Aurora Smarter Kit / Expansion Pack – Lights

Neato – Botvac D5 / D3 – Vacuums

Nest – Learning Thermostat – Thermostats

Netatmo – Weather Station – Thermostats

Netgear – Orbi / Nighthawk X6S / Nighthawk AC1900 – Wi-Fi Routers

Netro Sprite – Smart Sprinkler Controller – Sprinkler Hubs

Nexx Garage – Smart Garage Door Opener – Garages

Pebblebee – Key Finder – Location Devices

Phillips Hue – Smart Bulb Starter Kit / E12 Color Candle Bulb / Lightstrip – Lights

Pioneer – Multiroom Digital Music System – Speakers

Powwow – Mini Wi-Fi Plug / Smart Surge Protector / Wi-Fi LED Bulb – Smart Plugs

Rachio – Smart Sprinkler Controller – Sprinkler Hubs

Ring – Video Doorbell Pro – Cameras

Samsung – Home Monitoring Kit / SmarThings Outlet – Smart Hubs

Sengled – Speaker Bulb Combo – Lights

Sensibo – Wi-Fi Air Conditioner Controller – Thermostats

Shark – ION Robot 750 Vacuum – Vacuums

Smanos – Wi-Fi Camera and Security System – Cameras

Sony – SRSZR5 Wireless Speaker – Speakers

Tado – Smart Air Conditioner Controller – Thermostats

Tile – Key Finder – Location Devices

TP-Link – Wi-Fi Smart Plug / Smart LED Bulb – Lights

Urbanears – Stammen / Baggen – Speakers

Vizio – SP50-D5 Smart cast Crave 360 / SP30-E0 Smart Cast Crave Go – Speakers

WeMo – Mini Smart Plug / Wi-Fi Smart Plug – Smart Plugs

As you can see there are a wide variety brands adding their devices to the smart home market and that list is growing everyday. Honestly, a lot of these devices can also be used with Amazon’s Alexa and are just recently receiving support for Google Home. Sure Google is playing catch-up but considering Google Home costs less than the Amazon Echo, the Google Home is quickly becoming a more attractive option for a voice-controlled assistant.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8 REVIEW, SPECS AND PRICE

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 has been on the market for over two months now. I have been using the phablet as my daily driver since its release. To be honest, there is a lot to like  here with a few things that bug me for me to say that it is the “perfect phone.”

However, those things are personal preference and despite them, the Galaxy Note 8 is a solid device that I continue to use. It certainly has it pros and cons. So before you watch the video review, here’s what you are getting into:

Galaxy Note 8 Specs

• • 6.3″ Infinity Super AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor
  • 6GB of RAM
  • 64GB of storage
  • microSD support up to 256GB
  • Dual 12-megapixel cameras (wide/telephoto) with autofocus and OIS
  • 8-megapixel F/1.7 front camera with autofocus
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Heart rate sensor
  • IP68 water and dust proof certification
  • Stylus Pen
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • USB Type-C
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3,300mAh battery with fast-charging and wireless charging
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
  • $950 originally. *prices may vary*

After the highly publicized troubles of the Note 7, the Galaxy Note 8 is definitely a comeback victory for Samsung. Combining 2017 flagship hardware standards with a stylus, resulting in a device that is sure to be in the top ranks for smartphone of the year. We could certainly do without the inclusion of Bixby, the location of the fingerprint scanner and the insane price tag, but hey, at least you’re getting what you pay for.

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How To Remap Bixby Button on Note 8, S8 and S8 Plus Without Root

How to Remap Bixby Button on Samsung Galaxy Note 8, S8 and S8 Plus:

• Download BK Package Disabler (Samsung) from the Play Store. Yes, it costs $1.49.
• Download BK Plugin 2
• Launch BK Package Disabler and slide over to the right for SYSTEM.
• Apply check marks to all functions to completely disable Bixby. 
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• *Continue only if you want to remap the Bixby button.
• Download bxActions Bixby Button Remapper & bxActions Pro – Yes, it $1.99.
• Launch bxActions and start app process
• Connect device to computer
• Allow access to phone data
• Locate your device
• Locate bxActions file
• Open application within the file
• Open bxActions app on phone to enable rempapping
• Grant app permission for bxActions – Bixby button
• Disable Bixby Home (may have to be enabled beforehand then disabled)
• Make sure to keep Bixby button remapping enabled
• Open “Actions” to customize your desired actions
• Choose your actions then test
• Enjoy!

And that’s all there is to it. From this moment on, Samsung’s Bixby button  can be used with the actions of your choice.

*Disclaimer* disabling system applications may cause some functions to not work properly. Perform at your own risk.

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