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Seven years of IoT testing, over 150 products tested – A retrospective

August 14, 2020 , Elias Röhler

2013 – with the test on smart home systems, such as the QIVICON Home Base and the Gigaset Elements smart home system, the AV-TEST…

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Certification Test

AV-TEST welcomes European Minimum Standard EN 303 645

July 16, 2020 , Maik Morgenstern

With a now almost unmanageable number of networked devices and services, the Internet of Things is an absolute boom sector in the development of…

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Gadgets

DJI Mavic Mini – Smaller, lighter, better?

June 30, 2020 , Dennis Henke

The 249 gram DJI Mavic Mini was introduced at the end of October 2019 as the successor to the DJI Spark photo drone. Due…

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Gardena smart system – Plug & Spray?

June 2, 2020 , Dennis Henke

There are many tools available for today’s garden that are designed to make life easier for the interested hobby gardener. This includes the Gardena…

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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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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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