Best Buy: Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard Review

Posted on April 24, 2014 by AustinCouponing.com

My husband is really into gadges and new technologies, he’s always in the know about all the latest techie goodness. Our home entertainment system is no exeption! He’s always on the lookout for products that will make the whole home theater experience better. Needless to say there’s many things going on on our entertainment center; LCD TV, DirecTV DVR, DVD Player, XBox, Playstation, Wii and a laptop are always hooked up.

You are probably picturing the mess and the insane amount of controllers and remotes. However, I still need a different remote to handle controlling each of those things. And don’t get me started with the pain it can be to browse Netflix or Youtube!

So when I was given the opportunity to review Logitech’s Harmony Keyboard it was a no brainer! We were sooooooooo excited and couldn’t wait to give it a go!

The Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard lets you:

Control devices behind cabinet doors and walls
Control up to eight devices
Works with Apple TV, Roku and TiVo
Use your smartphone, with the Harmony smartphone app, to supplement keyboard controls with touch-screen gesture

The Harmony Smart Keyboard delivers the full Harmony control experience for TV-connected Internet and home entertainment devices. It comes with everything that you need to get up and running. In addition to the keyboard, the kit includes the Harmony hub which is the brain of the system. It also includes 2 USB receivers which can be used in your non-Bluetooth enabled devices like your computer or television. It also includes an IR blaster, USB extender, and USB cable.

All you do is set up the hub so you can use the harmony keyboard and your smartphone to control all of the devices hooked up to your system. Setup was really easy (I supervised my IT guy ;)). To pair your devices all you do is enter in the manufacturer name and model name/number, that easy! All devices just clicks away, no more having to deal with those silly universal remotes that need to be redone every time the batteries die.

Harmony Hub controls devices behind cabinets or walls

IR, RF, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Simple smartphone setup
Harmony App turns iOS & Android smartphones into personal universal remote

My son is in love with the ability to easily type what he is looking for without issues. And if typing isn’t as exciting to you as it is to us the keyboard also has 3 keys where you can program activities. I set up the activities we use the most like Watch TV, Games and music. But the keyboard includes integrated DVR and set-top box controls, playback and volume buttons, and a touchpad for cursor control on a PC or Mac, and much more.

Right now through June 21 you can get the Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard exclusively at Best Buy. The cost is $149.99. But I promised it will change your life!

Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

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Zact from Best Buy

Posted on December 1, 2013 by AustinCouponing.com

Have you heard of Zact? The folks at Best Buy are excited to launch a no contract smart mobile service with nationwide coverage that lets you completely customize and save – right from your device- it’s called Zact. Working off the Sprint cellular and data network, Zact provides customers with nationwide coverage while allowing them to pick their voice, texting, and data plans à la carte. And, Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores are the exclusive U.S. retailer to offer the Zact smart mobile service and their smart, new mobile service. To learn more about Zact you can go to http://bestbuymobile.com/zact-mobile/

Have you cut landlines already and replaced with smartphones, but annoyed with the high monthly bills that come with this? Here’s a new option.

Working off the Sprint cellular and data network, Zact provides customers with nationwide coverage while allowing you to pick their voice, texting, and data plans à la carte. And, Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores are the exclusive U.S. retailer to offer the Zact smart mobile service.
Until now, customers could only buy Zact online at their web site, but now they’ve partnered with Best Buy Mobile specialty stores to offer it exclusively in local stores – so now you get the benefit of seeing the products live and the guidance of the mobile specialists, Now available exclusively at retail in Best Buy Mobile http://bestbuymobile.com/

Zact is a no contract smart mobile service with nationwide coverage that lets you completely customize and save– right from your device.
With Zact you save BIG because you pay only for what you use, and you get money back toward your next month’s bill if you don’t use all of your service. In fact, the average bill with Zact is $22 per month
Any Zact plan is shareable. You can share the same pool of talk, text and data with your family without having to pay hefty line fees.
Zact gives parents peace of mind. You can set allowances on the amount of talk, text and data, set curfews, set allowed or blocked contacts, and control which apps your child has access to.

Best Buy Mobile™ specialty store experience is wonderful and sure to help you find the service and phone that best suits your lifestyle.

414 stores nationwide, conveniently located in malls and shopping centers. Explore Best Buy Mobile specialty stores – these shops are found locally in malls or in your neighborhood shopping centers, and are focused on mobile devices and accessories. Shop for the latest smartphones and tablets from Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and Zact from all the top brands, along with stylish accessories to suit your lifestyle. The staff is highly trained, yet non-commissioned, so they can help determine the right phone for you, as well as compare plans across the carriers. They can set up and activate your new phone, transfer your contacts and data and set you up with the complimentary Walk Out Working™ program. To find a Best Buy Mobile specialty store, go to www.BestBuyMobile.com

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Best Buy is the greatest Holiday Shopping Destination

Posted on December 1, 2013 by AustinCouponing.com

I loooooooooover Best Buy. It never dissappoints and I can always find the best presents, technology or just something awesome to try out. Best Buy is the greatest Holiday Shopping Destination and here is why:

Best Buy is the authority and destination for all your technology and appliance product gifting needs this holiday.

Feature more than 100 products sold only at Best Buy this Holiday
Offer a market-leading selection of the hottest tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles and titles, wearable technology, health and fitness gear, mobile accessories and much more.

Blue Shirts and Geek Squad Agents are passionate, highly trained, knowledgeable and impartial so they can help ensure you get the perfect gifts for your family and friends…and yourself.

They know price is important to us, and frankly it’s important to them too. Their Low Price Guarantee will ensure you’re getting the most competitive price possible.

The combination of bestbuy.com and their 1,400 stores offers the ultimate showroom to touch, test, try and buy the latest technology.

Technology is evolving quickly and becoming increasingly complex- Best Buy is here to help make it easy for your to choose the products and services that work best for you.

Phones: At Best Buy you can see and try all of the phones, carriers, plans and accessories under one roof with industry-leading trade-in options
Tablets: Best Buy is the only place in America where customers can see all of the latest and greatest tablets.
Computing: Best Buy features the best selection, advise, services and support in computing. They help set the market by working with the industry’s tech leaders to develop a highly specialized and innovative assortment of laptops, many of which are only available at Best Buy.
Mobile Accessories: Best Buy has one of the largest selections of accessories and wearables this holiday. Bluetooth speakers, smartwatches, health & fitness gear and headphones will truly rule holiday.
Home Theater: Best Buy offers the world’s newest technology, best assortment and service in home theater.
Appliances: Best Buy is better positioned than ever to bring the latest small appliances and special deals to you.
Gaming: Best Buy is THE destination for gaming this holiday. Not only dodo they have the latest Xbox and PlayStation consoles, but the hottest game releases and everything else you need for a great gaming experience.
Music/Movies/Musical Instruments: Best Buy offers terrific deals on the best entertainment stocking stuffers.
Digital Imaging: Best Buy features the newest selection of cameras, accessories and advise so you can find the perfect gift or capture your own holiday memories.
Tech Services: Best Buy is home of the Geek Squad for help installing, repairing, troubleshooting, optimizing and offering all sorts of technical advice from every Best Buy store, in-home, online and by phone

Some fun gifting ideas the coupon works for:

Gifts for the Kids:
Digital Barbie Makeover Kit
Fisher Price Little People Apptivity Barnyard
Gifts for Everyone:
Misfit Shine
Fitbit
Jawbone Up
Logitech Headphones & Speakers

You can find more gift ideas at the Best Buy Gift Center. Remember to use #bbyHoliday13 in your tweets.

Go HERE for the 15% off Health & Fitness, Fisher Price and Mattel Toys

Go HERE for the 10% off Headphones & Portable Speakers (excludes beats, bose and Sony)

Enjoy this awesome coupons on your holiday shopping! Make sure to come back and tell us what you got!

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

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Energy Awareness with ENERGY STAR® and Best Buy

Posted on October 1, 2013 by AustinCouponing.com

Oh my! This year is just flowing by! Did you know October is Energy Awareness Month?

Everyone knows I am super frugal, I am always looking for a way to save money without sacrificing nice, good things. We are also pretty green, or at least we try to be. Now that we are building we have put a lot more thought on our appliance purchases and just adding things that would not only saves money and energy but also help the environment.

One of the first steps you can take to start saving money and life more green is to purchase an ENERGY STAR® certified appliances. We already have a TV, computer, refrigerator and dishwasher and this year we’re planning on getting another ENERGY STAR certified appliance to help lower our bills even more. Every little helps!

There is a wide variety of ENERGY STAR certified appliances to choose from when shopping. My favorite place? Best Buy! They have more than 2,300 ENERGY STAR certified products available at their stores and online at BestBuy.com. No shopping around here, just an awesome one stop for all your electronics needs. Do you know how much you are spending on your electric bill? Did you know the average family spends $2,000? Yes! Can you believe that!?!?!?! Check out how much you can save with a new appliance here.

As if saving money and living green weren’t enough incentive when you purchase ENERGY STAR Appliances, many utility companies provide additional rebates that can save you up to $300! What would you do with an unexpected $300? To find ENERGY STAR Rebates available in your area, check out the Best Buy online rebate finder here.

Disclaimer: This blogger has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

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