A2Z TYPHOON PRO First Look
I got tired of waiting for the NACS (J3400) to CCS adapter that Ford promised me back in February, so I picked up an A2Z TYPHOON PRO. It only took a month to get here :).
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Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote with Hub/App Control
Remote controls are an area of deep personal interest. There are so many things that need to get nailed on the hardware and software sides to create the perfect one. Sofabaton nailed the hardware with the X1S.
Read moreEVDANCE Tesla NACS to J1772 Adapter
Testing out the 60A version of EVDANCE’s NACS (Tesla) to J1772 adapter. Lets you use Level 2 Tesla chargers (EVSE) at hotels, parking lots, or sharing one at home. EVDANCE’s adapter is a clear leader in value for money, some of the competitive models are 3x the price.
Read moreUbiquiti UniFi Protect Ai Theta / Pro Lens / AI Audio
I wasn’t able to find any reviews of the Ubiquiti UniFi Protect Ai Theta camera system that answered my questions around imaging performance. Specifically, how well it worked in low-light situations. So I picked one up, along with a Pro lens and the AI Audio speaker/microphone, to dig in and figure out how well it works; or in this case […]
Read moreEmporia Vue 2 Smart Home Energy Monitor
This is a review of the Gen 2 Emporia 2 and a comparison to the IoTaWatt, which provides similar functionality.
Read moreShockFlo Tesla to J1772 Adapter – 48A/250V
Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) “chargers”, or EVSE, are becoming more common, which is a great thing, because charging while the EV is “at rest” is the way we should be refueling our cars. In some locations it can be difficult to find a J1772 (the standard used by non-Tesla EVs) EVSE, so it’s a great idea to keep an […]
Read moreGoogle Pixel Buds Pro Wireless Earbuds
The Google Pixel Buds Pro don’t sport the best noise cancellation or the best audio quality. But sometimes being good at everything, is better than being that best at one thing.
Read moreICEing Proof your EV with the Lectron J1772 Extension Cable
Being able to level 2 charge your electric vehicle when it’s at rest is a key part of what makes the EV experience so convenient. Occasionally, there will be times when someone intentionally blocks the EVSE or some other circumstance makes putting the car next to it impossible. That is where this J1772 extension cable comes in.
Read moreShell Recharge / Sky Intelligent Adjustable 32A/40A EVSE (aka EV car charger)
When I was in the market for a fully adjustable EVSE, I was somewhat surprised to discover that there just aren’t many of them. The Shell Recharge 32A and 40A EVSE are in a select group that will do 120V (Level 1) and 240V (Level 2) at 12A/16A/24A/32A for the 32A and 12A/16A/24A/32A/40A for the 40A. Like anything, there are […]
Read moreAMPROAD iFlow P9 Portable Adjustable Electric Car Charger (EVSE)
There aren’t enough portable, adjustable, EVSE out there. And most of those that do exist have a fairly sketchy safety certification story. The AMPROAD iFlow P9, sold by 4autolife.ca in North America, is slightly better on this front. But the specifications are slightly misleading when it comes to the degree of adjustability, which keeps this EVSE from being a solid […]
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