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Certification Test

Recertified! Nuki Combo 2.0

May 27, 2020 , Eric Clausing

Already for the third time in our test laboratory for certification: The combination of Smart Lock 2.0 and Bridge from the Austrian manufacturer Nuki.…

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Gadgets

On a quest for your data? – Oculus Quest

May 15, 2020 , Eric Clausing

Even before the time of #stayathome, virtual reality has enjoyed increasing popularity in the recent past. Last but not least, the Oculus Quest from…

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Smart Home

Update: Philips Hue in the security test

May 5, 2020 , Dennis Henke

In June 2017 we already took a close look at the Philips Hue lighting system. Over the past few years, a lot has changed…

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Certification Test

eQ-3 Homematic IP certified again as “Approved Smart Home Product”

April 28, 2020 , Eric Clausing

For the fourth time in a row, the “Homematic IP” system passes the extensive tests required to obtain the AV-TEST certificate. Already in the…

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Certification Test

How do we test? – Data Protection and Privacy

April 14, 2020 , Eric Clausing

The aspect that has gained the most relevance since the beginning of our tests in the area of Internet of Things, for us and…

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Gadgets

Lidl Monsieur Cuisine Connect – Would Remy be proud?

April 3, 2020 , Dennis Henke

Smart kitchen appliances are gaining in popularity. In addition to the Thermomix from Vorwerk or Krups Prep & Cook, discounters like Aldi and Lidl…

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Gadgets

VTech KidiCom MAX – Never stop learning

March 13, 2020 , Dennis Henke

The VTech KidiCom MAX is advertised as the “cool and secure messenger for kids”. Reason enough to put the device through its paces in…

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Gadgets

Update: IKEA Home smart (TRÅDFRI) in the security test

February 28, 2020 , Dennis Henke

Shortly after its release in 2017, we put the smart lighting system IKEA TRÅDFRI through its paces in our security test. Three years have…

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Certification Test

Secure start into the new year: Qivicon Home Base 2, Telekom Speedport Smart 3 & Smart Speaker

February 5, 2020 , Olaf Pursche

Telekom’s “Qivicon Home Base” successfully passes the certification tests once again and receives the security certificate from the AV-TEST Institute. But two other current…

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