Recently I needed a bluetooth speaker that would fit in my pocket and was wireless and rechargeable. So, when I came across this portable bluetooth speaker from HOAIYO I decided to request it and give it a try. I like the small compact size of this speaker and how it has its own carrying case for the speaker and charging cable and how it fits right in my pocket or laptop bag and takes up very little room. I like how easy it was to connect to my cell phone through bluetooth. My phone found the speaker immediately and connected with no issues. And I really like that even though it is a small speaker it has a really good sound and gets pretty loud if needed. I like the cool orange color too. A small bluetooth speaker that packs a pretty good punch and one that I can highly recommend. 5 out of 5 stars.

I have had the camera for 3 months now, and have taken lots of photos and videos (including slow mo) with it. Overall, I would recommend the camera, with a bit of caveat.Best use: This thing is small, portable, and lightweight, and fits in pretty much any pocket. There's no longer a reason to not take a camera. I mainly bought it for pics/vid of cycling and skiing. It's not ski season yet, so I can't comment on that. For cycling, it fits in my jersey pocket on my back easily without pulling my pocket down. Because of the wide angle, I can get a selfie in without cutting off too much body parts. I imagine I'll do this for skiing but add on the case for waterproofing. I have used the camera in a swimming pool with the waterproof case on, and it works great capturing my son diving into the water.I'm not blowing up these pictures to be framed on my wall. Mainly the images are for social media or for sharing with family to see activities. For that purpose, I am very happy with the image quality.Love the touch screen. Easy and intuitive to use.The con: the durability of the screen. I had the camera (without the waterproof case) in my pocket when I took a spill. I did not fall on the camera, but it was enough to crack the screen. Now I see other review's comments about the durability of the screen as well. With where the cracks are on my screen, the touch screen no longer works in those areas and I can no longer change the shooting mode. I can still do so remotely using my phone, but not directly on the screen.I am very happy with the camera for the last 3 months, but a little miffed that the screen cracked so easily. I was the one who took the spill, so I have only myself to blame. I just wished it was a bit more durable, or at least have replacement parts available.

I bought this device as I had been moving my main dohm back and forth for nights away which took up a lot of room in my bag and required a wall socket within a reasonable distance to the bed!I've found it as good as the fan - driven dohm but you need to be aware of the battery, mine has lasted 2.5 nights on the lowest volume without recharging so if taking it away for longer you will want to make sure you have the cable and a USB charger with you. I can see having to leave it plugged it at some point in order to keep it going through the night.Regarding the noises, there are three different pitches, I prefer the first, deeper one as it sounds most like my dohm and seems to help block outside noises from disturbing my sleep.Overall would always recommend this type of product if you are a light sleeper like me.

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 Did not work for my original plan, but I like the riser in its new set up.Pros:-Adjustable: Can make it fit just right. For storage purposes and for viewing angle. My eye level now hits dead center of screen rather then looking up slightly.- Size: Not too big and not too small. My monitor is pretty big and there is space all the way around. Height is just right too. I think if it was any bigger the legs might not be as sturdy.Cons:- Packaging/shipping: bag of legs busted letting one of them scratch the surface. Monitor covers the blemish so not a big deal.- Leg Pegs: All facing different directions. Not a big deal because once set up, I am not going to change them for awhile. And I only see the front two, and they are both on the right side.

I like the brightness & color temperature adjustment. I have a museum's worth of music stand lights. Have some that are of a similar design, but with a single cool light color. This one's better, with a warm light option. Another reviewer recommended mounting a rubber washer over the on/off switch to keep it from turning on in your gig bag, which happens easily otherwise. I agree; see photo. A 5/8" hose washer works well. Don't use silicone adhesive (won't adhere), but rather super glue, applied sparingly so it doesn't get into the switch opening. Lux fiat! Battery life remains to be seen. Worked for a 1.5-hr rehearsal at least. Note: Over time, the head of a similar light that got a lot of use loosened up where it attaches to the gooseneck. I used some super glue at the junction to re-stabilize it.

The image when streaming, and videos stored by the camera's microSD card are good quality. At the proper height frames are clear enough for positive identification. (I had temporarily mounted it in two other positions, capturing foreheads and eyebrows before finding a location that was both pleasing and effective.)When I initially set it up I had omitted the microSD card intending to save directly to the cloud so I skipped the free trial and paid the subscription. It was affordable so I just went for it. Don't go that route. the microSD really isn't optional. Lesson learned.There are a LOT of settings and options within the app. I scratched my head over it for quite a while until I figured out where everything was at. You can set the alarm zone, set up siren and 'light' options within the alarm zone, utilize the camera as an intercom, and more. I like the motion tracking at first, but the camera does not return to "home" after tracking ends so I found the camera live-view pointing in all sort of weird angles that I had to keep correcting and finally gave up and turned motion tracking off. A "re-home" option would be a great addition to the camera.Now that I have figured out all of the nuances, it's really a good camera and definitely worth the wading through of brief adventures getting it set up.UPDATE:In my original review I complained about being unable to record "all day" to the cloud after paying for the annual service. As it turns out, the camera automatically defaults to a 7-day trail service that can only record "events" to the cloud, even if you choose "All Day Recording". Once that 7-day trail service elapses the all day recording subscription automatically begins. You have no choice but to wait out the 7-days, even if you try to go through their technical support. Just be patient. It will kick in.

I have another camera made by the same manufacturer and I really like it so I decided to get this “portable” version as well. I guess normally these types of camera are used for security, but the nature of this rechargeable camera gave me the idea to use it as a baby-cam for older kids. The magnetic mount requires only one screw in order to attach the base to a post, so I’ve placed screws in three different parts of the property; one in the back facing the swings (pictured), one facing the driveway, and one facing the front yard. That way, when the kids are out and no one is available to keep an eye on them, I can check on them to make sure no one is getting into trouble. Here is list of some of the things I think stand out about this camera:Likes:• The image is very clear even in SD mode• The pairing/connection process is extremely simple and quick• The camera feels solid and seems well suited for the outdoor elements• The included magnetic mount is geniusDislikes:These are really all software issues that can easily be fixed with a firmware update… Who’s to say they won’t be soon, right?• There is no way to add/remove/modify the date time-stamp or add your own label• There is no way to add or specify motion sensitivity zones (it’s all or nothing)• No way to turn the camera off remotely via the appWish list:• I would love it if the package included at least another magnetic mount. Or maybe list a way to buy a couple more. For my purposes, that would be ideal• A carrying case for a portable camera would also make sense• And thinking outside the box here, maybe an accessory where the magnetic mount is also a Qi charger could be sold separatelyOverall I think this is a solid unit with software that is probably still in its infancy and can be improved.

I haven't used many action cameras except a couple of times with regular GoPro units so I can't do a direct comparison. This was very quick to set up and use. I'm impressed with the image stabilization, even if it is a little sluggish. I'd prefer an EIS sensitivity setting, but this is fine.I've used it with a standard GoPro mount on my bicycle and found it to work great. EIS dealt with the bumps very well. The various accessories are good enough quality; some are redundant and some I probably won't use, but they're nice to have. As noted, this is compatible with any regular GoPro-style cases, mounts, etc.I also captured some footage of a lightning storm to check how the camera did with dark conditions and rapid light. The dynamic response was great - lightning was sharp and the camera didn't add ISO noise when it was dark.A couple of issues: Shortly after using my camera a few times, I found that the top selection button on the side stopped working. It was as if the button was pressed in all the time. I emailed COOAU support and they promptly shipped me a replacement, which I appreciate very much.Second issue - the LiveDV software for Android is clunky and unpleasant. It was tough to get the camera and app to talk. Even though the phone found the camera Wi-Fi, it wouldn't communicate unless I also turned off data mode on my phone. This shouldn't be necessary. I'd like to see the app working more seamlessly - even better, it would be wonderful if this could be used as a normal IP streaming camera instead of through the proprietary app (ContaCam, IPCam Monitor, etc.)All things considered though, this is a great little camera that works well for most of what I want. Good value for the price and very responsive support.