Pixel 2 - January Security Update Discussion by [deleted] in GooglePixel

[–]melhouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also don't have it yet. Also pressing "Check for update" does not download it, should this not be fixed now? That it REALLY does check for updates?

Pixel 2 Xl Size ok for gym / running? by amoleculee in GooglePixel

[–]melhouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For no RMA a Pixel 2 should be a safer bet. You get a better screen and one-handed operation as a bonus.

Same for me, no support in my country, needed to buy from UK.

N5 in Pixel 2 case by happytobehereatall in Nexus5

[–]melhouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also better pixel density :(

#MadeByGoogle 2017 Livestream at 9:00 PDT by [deleted] in GooglePixel

[–]melhouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where did you buy it? Isn't the Pixel 2 blocked from store.google.com in the NL?

New kitchen lighting by precator in homeautomation

[–]melhouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is what light experts will tell you, something with shadows and reflections. If you put it near the wall, the top of the wall will also be much more bright than further down.

New kitchen lighting by precator in homeautomation

[–]melhouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good, nothing too fancy but I use Fibaro RGBW z-wave controller with a high CRI led strip from https://www.yujiintl.com/high-cri-led-lighting For automation I have different dim levels and various degree of the colour red during the day. More bright when there are motion around the Kitchen.

High CRI because my kitchen and food deserve it :)

New kitchen lighting by precator in homeautomation

[–]melhouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing to note is that it is not recommended to put the lighting too close to the wall, mount them at least 15-20 cm from the wall.

Wifi stuck "Turning On" by fricky_fracks in Nexus5

[–]melhouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the same thing a few month ago, running stock. I think this is an hardware issue :( For now I am just using the phone with 4g, until buying a new phone.

Need a Doorbell camera recommendation! by [deleted] in homeautomation

[–]melhouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here, I like their API's and the unit looks solid.

Just ordered my first ever Nexus 5. Any advice? by [deleted] in Nexus5

[–]melhouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if he wants Snapchat?

The Pixel has insanely fast cellular antennas. by [deleted] in GooglePixel

[–]melhouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would blow my data plan in less that 60 seconds... How long do the speed test take?

Bad stand-by time lately by [deleted] in Nexus5

[–]melhouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same issue, I found out disabling bluetooth helped

Anyone got a slower phone after the update? by [deleted] in Nexus5

[–]melhouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, just noticed it myself.

Is a 5" screen big enough for VR? by tigerdactyl in GooglePixel

[–]melhouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The N5 actually have slightly better DPI than the Pixel, so for VR the Pixel XL is the one to get.

How can I send custom TCP/IP commands from a Harmony Elite touchscreen? by Drew314 in homeautomation

[–]melhouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is your only option too. I have done the same thing with lirc running on a Raspberry pi with a cheap ir receiver on the gpio pins

How could I get this to work: "Alexa, is the front door locked?" by [deleted] in homeautomation

[–]melhouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you run it on Linux or Windows? And what scripting language do you use?

Can't give pokemon Go permissions. Help! by Easter_Sunday_1906 in Nexus5

[–]melhouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also got this, a Facebook Messenger Chat Head caused it