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Elgato Wave Link 2.0 Provides AI-Enhanced Audio Control with Voice Focus, One-Click Routing, and Pro Effect

Elgato, formerly a brand of Elgato Systems, was a gaming company that, in the past, produced Thunderbolt devices. In 2018, when the brand was acquired by Corsair, the brand was renamed Elgato and since then has been producing a line of hardware including webcams, microphones, Stream Deck controllers, capture cards, lights, teleprompters, and capture devices. They have released the newest version of their audio management software, Elgato Wave Link 2.0. The new application introduces many improvements and features, chiefly Voice Focus and One-Click Audio Routing. Voice Focus Voice Focus, created with ai|coustics, offers state-of-the-art vocal improvements for Elgato Wave microphone…

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Elgato Key Light Neo Review: Elegant Design Delivering Soft, Adjustable Light That’s Not Only for Video Calls

We all spend a good amount of time in video meetings these days, and looking good in this environment depends on only a few key factors: how you dress, where you shoot, and the lighting. I don’t dare suggest how anyone presents themselves for meetings, and depending on the situation, it is not always easy to select the perfect location, but thankfully, lighting is no longer an issue thanks to the Elgato Key Light Neo.

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Check out Elgato’s ThunderBolt 3 Dock if You Need More Laptop Ports

One of the saddest parts about purchasing one of Apple’s most recent MacBooks is that the company was so forward-thinking in terms of USB Type-C, they completely forgot that some of their more popular devices are still bound by Lightning and standard USB. As a result, customers have to live what’s been long considered “the dongle life”.

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Elgato Makes Any Home Smarter In the Simplest Ways

Elgato was one of the first companies to fully embrace Apple’s HomeKit, even with Apple’s strict rules and regulations set in place. So the fact that the company continues to bridge the gap between your regular, schmegular home and technology to give you details that you otherwise wouldn’t know is very impressive. So I fully expect the Elgato Eve Button to be a success.

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Elgato Eve Degree: Monitor Temperature and Humidity Remotely with HomeKit

We’ve covered Elgato Eve products since they became available; these are add-on Smarthome accessories that allow you to automate and control your home remotely using the Eve app on your iPhone; they integrate seamlessly with Apple HomeKit. Their latest product is the Elgato Eve Degree, a tiny and elegant aluminum-cased indoor or outdoor temperature with humidity monitor.

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Elgato’s Eve Switch is the HomeKit Light Switch Companion for Your Smart Bulbs

Elgato is one of the more popular brands today that are completely compatible with Apple’s HomeKit. Their accessories make sure that you can improve your comfort by knowing more about your home with things like the Eve Energy, Eve Room and Eve Window. Their latest product, the Eve Light Switch is made to make sure that you can always control your lightning, no matter where you are. Elgato sent me over their Eve Light Switch to check out and I can truly say it’s one of the better smart home light switches on the market. Unboxing the Light Switch is…

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Elgato Introduces Thunderbolt 3 Dock with Dual 4K Display Support

A personal favorite of mine, Elgato announced today their Thunderbolt 3 Dock, which has been a hit so far here at CES 2017. The Thunderbolt 3 Dock by Elgato looks to be one of the best ways, if not THE way you’ll want to connect and charge your MacBook Pro or Windows notebook with just a single cable.

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Elgato’s Eve Motion Lets You Know When There’s Movement in Your Place

Elgato sent over their latest product for Apple’s HomeKit platform, which just happens to be the first of it’s kind, the Eve Motion. So how does it fare compared to other products by the popular brand?

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Never Forget to Turn off an Appliance with Elgato’s Eve Energy

If you are a fan of Apple’s HomeKit and looking to take your smart home to the next level, one item you certainly should check out is the Elgato Eve Energy.

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Elgato’s Avea Flare Can Set the Mood in Your Room

Just like my Elgato Eve Energy review, I also had the opportunity to review Elgato’s Avea Flare mood lamp, and like most of Elgato’s products, not only does it work as it should, it’s pretty awesome.

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Elgato’s New HomeKit Accessory Senses Motion in Your Home

If you are a fan of Apple’s HomeKit, you might have heard a thing or two about a company by the name of Elgato. Well, now the popular smart home product maker announces their Eve Motion wireless motion sensor, and it’s worth checking out.

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Take Control of the Temperature with Elgato Eve

Earlier in October we mentioned the Elgato Eve, which is a HomeKit product designed to show you data on the air quality, temperature, humidity, and air pressure in your home for a reasonable price. I was sent the Elgato Eve, which is the world’s first battery-powered accessory compatible with HomeKit, and I couldn’t be more excited to use it. The indoor sensor is an all-white console that is as simple to setup as it is to use, with just a few things that could be changed. The Eve itself is an all-white, plastic cube, outside of it’s engraved name, and…

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Elgato Has Announced Their HomeKit Products

Elgato announced earlier today that their HomeKit-enabled Eve Room and Eve Weather sensors are now available to be purchased in Apple Stores and online via Apple’s Website. The new products both gather data on air quality, temperature, humidity and air pressure which will all help you get insight on making your home smarter for you.

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The Elgato Avea Is a Smart Light You Can Use with Your Apple Watch

With the availability of the Apple Watch coming soon, that can only mean that accessories are coming out left and right. So it’s no surprise that Elgato announced late Wednesday that their Avea smart light will be compatible with it.