How to convert a PDF to JPG for easy viewing on any device

There are plenty of worthwhile reasons to convert a Portable Document Format (PDF) to a JPG image (it’s different from a GIF, you know). Although PDF files are a fantastic way to package a slew of text and image documents together, they often require an external application or plug-in and are unnecessary if you want just a single page or image. But to make that transition, you need to know how to convert a PDF to JPG.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can do it and in this guide, we’ll walk you through our favorites, step by step, no matter which platform you’re on.

If you need to edit your PDF before converting it, we have a guide to the best PDF editors, too.

Adobe Photoshop CC — Premium Windows app

Although Photoshop is a premium tool, it’s one of the easiest methods for converting pages of a PDF document into a JPG image file. There’s also a free trial that lasts for seven days, so if you only have a few files you want to convert, it’s a great way to do it.

Step 1: Make an Adobe account and download the Photoshop CC free trial. Install it as you would any other piece of software.

Step 2: Open Photoshop and sign in to your account if necessary.

Step 3: Click “File” and then “Open” in the top menu bar.

Step 4: Select the PDF you want to convert into a JPG and click “Open”.

Step 5: In the resulting pop-up window, choose the page of the PDF you want to convert into an image and click “OK”.

Step 5: Click “File” and then “Save As.”

Step 6: Using the drop-down menu, select the “JPEG” format. Choose where you want to save the image to, using the navigation window, and then click the “Save” button.

PDF to JPEG — Free Windows app

PDF to JPEG is a free Windows app that, does exactly what its name suggests. It’s minimalist but allows for a welcome amount of control over converting specific pages, selecting where images will be saved, and more. If you only have access to Windows 10, this is probably your best solution for frequent conversions.

Note: unlike Photoshop, this app will convert every page of the PDF to JPG files, so consider another option if you only need one page converted.

Step 1: Download the PDF to JPEG converter app from the Windows store and install it.

Step 2: Open the app and click the “Select File” button.

Step 3: Choose the PDF File you want to convert and click the “Open” button.

Step 4: Click the “Select Folder” icon.

Step 5: Choose a destination folder for your converted image(s) and then click the “Select Folder” button.

Step 6: Click the “Convert” button. Depending on the size of the PDF file, it may take a little while to complete, but once done, every page of the PDF document will be converted into an image and saved in your destination folder.

PDF Preview — Free MacOS tool

Out of all the platforms, MacOS probably offers the easiest and most direct option for converting PDFs innately — in other words, you don’t have to download any extra tools to get the job done. Here’s what to do.

Step 1: Open a PDF in “Preview”. In most cases, PDFs should automatically open in Preview unless you’ve chosen another program for the job. You may have to find your PDF file and right click to open in Preview if necessary.

Step 2: In the “File” tab, choose “…”.

Step 3: Change the name, add tags, choose the export location and, most importantly, set the “Format” to “JPEG.” Select “Save” to finish up. That’s it!

If you only want to save part of the PDF, then head over to “View” and make sure “Thumbnails” is turned on. This allows you to select particular pages via the Thumbnail sidebar.

This process works great for simple conversions. However, you can’t really tweak the PDF in any meaningful way, which could be annoying for more complex projects. If yours falls into that category, we suggest you take a look at our online suggestions for tools that offer more customization and ways to fix problematic PDFs further down this page.

PDF to JPG app — Free Chrome OS app

We haven’t forgotten about you, Chromebook users! Your options may be a little more constrained than other operating systems, but you still have conversion solutions to use if necessary. The PDF to JPG app, can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store and much like the Windows 10 app of the same nature, this little tool is simple, doesn’t take up much space, and is great if you frequently need to change file types.

Step 1: Select your PDF file and choose whether you want to convert the whole thing, or specific pages.

Step 2: Choose where you want to save it, and then hit the “Convert to JPG” button.

Step 3: Wait for the process to complete. When it’s done, click the “Download JPG images” button. Since it’s all handled in the cloud, you have up to 24 hours to download your files before they’re deleted.

Zamzar — Free web tool

Online tools can typically be used from any computer or mobile device. Since they don’t take up any room on your computer and tend to be speedy little converters, you may prefer them to other options. Their only downside is that they tend to be a little limited in the amount of data you can convert at one time, which makes them difficult to use for larger PDF files.

Still, they can be a useful tool and one of our favorites, is Zamzar. It’s incredibly straightforward. Navigate to Zamzar’s PDF to JPG conversion tool in your web browser and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 1: Select your PDF by clicking the “Choose Files” button.

Step 2: Use the drop-down list to choose the “JPG” format.

Step 3: Enter your email address where you want the file sent.

Step 4: Click “Convert” to begin the conversion process. When it’s finished, a link will be emailed to you where you download your files from.

Zamzar can do pretty much anything to PDFs, so if you want to convert your PDFs to HTML5, BMP files, DOCX, or anything else that your project might require, you can do. If you want a specific tool for converting a PDF to a Word document or an EPUB file, we have great guides for those too.

PDF to JPG — Free web tool

A similarly easy-to-use tool, PDFtoJPG isn’t necessarily a better tool than Zamzar, but it is different and may appeal more to your purposes and tastes. It’s a little like printing to PDF, but the reverse process.

Step 1: Navigate to the PDFtoJPG homepage in your web browser.

Step 2: Click the “Upload a file” button and select your PDF from the resulting window.

Step 3: Choose the specific page or page range that you want to convert.

Step 4: Decide the page width and its background color in the respective sections.

Step 5: Click the “Convert now” button. When it’s finished, click the individual “Page” links at the bottom of the page to download your new images!

Update: Overhauled structure and updated steps. This article was originally published March 4, 2013.

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How to transfer music from an iPod to a computer: A step-by-step guide

Do you still have an old iPod, iPod Touch, or other iOS device lying around with songs that you really want on your desktop computer? Transferring those songs isn’t always easy, especially if you want to mix and match tracks from the old days with your current collection. We’ll show you how to how to transfer music from an iPod to a computer, no matter if you have a PC or a Mac.

Preparation: Check your devices and connect your Apple device

Take a minute to check all your software and get your songs ready. Whether you are using a PC or Mac, you will need to install iTunes and make sure that the latest updates have been installed (if nothing else, this adds some quality of life changes that will make the other steps easier). Likewise, if possible make sure that your mobile device is also updated. For older iPod models and iPod Touch devices, updates may have stopped some time ago, in which case you don’t have to worry about it.

Also, iTunes is a little unpredictable in the way it handles duplicate songs, such as copying them twice or giving them different information. Many people choose to fully wipe iTunes before beginning this process, since all the songs they want to transfer are already on an iPod or similar device. However, some people have gone through so many devices (iPod and other) that they end up mix and matching more carefully. Whichever way you choose, get rid of duplicate songs and any other data you don’t want to transfer over.

When you are ready, connect your Apple device to your computer. A typical USB port should work fine for this purpose. There are have some reports of certain USB 3.0 ports not working well with older iPods, so if you run into trouble with a USB 3.0 port, you may want to try plugging into a USB 2.0 port instead.

Again, plugging your Apple device in is likely to bring up some prompts for syncing and enabling certain features. Say no to all of these. Essentially, you don’t want iTunes to make any decisions on its own, especially when it comes to wiping out your song libraries.

Option 1: Activate iCloud Music Library

iCloud keeps getting more capabilities, and one useful feature Apple was careful to include is the ability to manage your music via the cloud. The big advantage of this method is that it’s easy: You probably already have all the downloads you need, and moving songs can be a largely automatic process. The downside is that this method only applies to newer Apple devices with Apple Music. If you have an old iPod (especially a model before the iPod Touch) then iCloud probably won’t be able to help you. In this case, move down to our second option. If you have a newer model, follow these steps. Note that your device doesn’t have to be plugged in for this process, so it still works even if you can’t plug your device into the chosen desktop.

Step 1: Turn on Apple Music with your iCloud Music Library, which you can find in the settings sections of your devices or in iTune’s Preferences section on desktop. Note again that this only works with newer Apple devices that can connect to the internet, so particularly old iPods are out of luck here (option 2 can help you out). The iCloud Music Library needs to be switched on for all devices involved, and the same user needs to be signed in. If you haven’t turned on the Music Library before, Apple will ask if you want to keep the music that’s on your device or overwrite it with iCloud’s music. You should always choose to keep the music so you don’t lose songs.

Step 2: On your desktop iTunes app, select Account and then select Purchased from the drop-down menu. This will open up a window of all the iTunes songs you have every purchased on your account.

Step 3: In the new window, in the upper portion, you will see an option to select songs that are Not in My Library. Choose this option to see all the songs that aren’t currently in iTunes.

Step 4: Download all available albums by selecting the cloud-shaped icon in the upper-right corner of the album. Note that this will take up some bandwidth, so a good wireless connection is suggested. After the downloads are complete, those songs will now be in your iTunes library.

Note: As you probably noticed, this method only works on songs that you have purchased with your current iTunes account. If the songs were purchased from another account, you may have to do some account shuffling to get your songs on iTunes. It’s less usual for an Apple device to have songs that weren’t downloaded from an iTunes account at all, but it can happen. In this case, you should try option 2 instead. You can also get refunds on iTunes purchases if necessary.

Option 2: Use iMazing

There are a number of different apps available to help manage music between Apple devices and iTunes: Our favorite is iMazing a freed, up-to-date download that manages all sorts of iTunes media, including songs. It’s compatible with both Mac and PC, and you can even use it instead of the iTunes library for organization. Here’s what to do.

Step 1: Navigate to this page and download the free version of iMazing Music. The pay version is $40, and includes an upgrade to iMazing 2 along with extra features, but if you aren’t planning on using iMazing as your music library (something to consider), it probably isn’t necessary.

Step 2: Open up iMazing Music — the interface will look a lot like iTunes. iMazing should automatically identify your iPod or other Apple device connected to your computer, and bring up its name in the left-hand sidebar menu, similar to iTunes. If it doesn’t, unplug and reconnect your iPod to get things going.

Step 3: Select your device from the sidebar. This should identify the content on the device in a drop-down menu. Select Music from that menu.

Step 4: At the bottom of the iMazing window you will see several icons for iTunes-related actions you can take. You want to select the option that says “Export to iTunes.”

Step 5: A new window should now open that allows you to fill in some of the details. You can choose to export your entire library, or only export music (selecting the music-only option is a good idea if you have other content on the device). You can also choose to export to a separate folder, or directly to iTunes. Choose iTunes if it is the only music library you use, and select Next. You will also have options to choose what song data you want export — unless you are really short on space, you can leave all song data checked. If you want to save some space and increase transfer speed, you don’t really need Skips or Last Played data.

Step 6: Keep selecting Next to move onto the Transfer section, and confirm you are ready to begin. iMazing will then do the rest of the work.

Note: This method should work with older iPods. However, you may need to choose to Export to Folder or a similar alternative to extract those songs. Once exported, you can then import them into your music library using iTunes. We can also help you convert audio files to MP3 files as necessary.

Update: Replaced past options with iCloud Music Library and iMazing. 

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HMD Global kicks off Oreo beta program, starting with the Nokia 8

Oreo beta is now available for the Nokia 8, other Nokia devices to follow soon.

Back in September, HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas‏ teased Oreo running on a Nokia 8, with the executive stating that the company will roll out the update once it’s “perfect.” Sarvikas‏ also said at the time that the company would be willing to open up a beta program for those interested in testing out beta builds, and it is doing just that now. In a recent tweet, Sarvikas‏ has announced that Oreo beta builds are now available for the Nokia 8, with other devices in its portfolio — the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 — added to the program shortly.

Announcing Nokia phones beta labs! Be the first to test #AndroidOreo on #Nokia8 (physical Oreos not included!) https://t.co/91uhqstnnm pic.twitter.com/GNiNrK31B0

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 25, 2017

If you have a Nokia 8 and are interested in testing out the Oreo beta update, you’ll have to hit up this link, register for an account and validate your device’s IMEI number and your carrier. Once you’re enrolled, you’ll receive the latest build as an OTA update. If you decide to not receive beta updates, you can deregister your device from the program, which will kick your device back to the public release channel.

You’ll be able to share your feedback with HMD Global with the Feedback app, which comes pre-loaded on all Nokia phones. The program is limited to the Nokia 8 right now, but we’ll let you know once HMD Global starts taking registrations for the other devices in its portfolio.

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LG Display sees 80% surge in profits even as overall revenue remains flat

LG Display sees an uptick in profits, but it may be a few quarters before its OLED unit turns a profit.

LG Display has released its third-quarter earnings, posting a healthy increase in profits. Operating profit saw a massive 81% hike from the same period a year ago to $519 million (586 billion won). Net income at $422 million (477 billion won) was 152% more than what the company managed in Q3 2016. That said, overall revenue increased by just 4% from Q3 2016 to $6.1 billion (6.9 trillion won).

Most of the revenue is from LCD sales, but LG’s OLED panels are gaining momentum. The company noted increased demand for its OLED TVs (which are excellent), coupled with an uptick in mobile OLED displays. TV panels made up 40% of the company’s revenues, with mobile devices accounting for 27%, tablets and notebooks PCs at 17%, and monitors at 16%.

OLED panels on the whole account for just 10% of the company’s overall revenues, and that’s set to see an increase to 20% next year. From CFO Don Kim:

LG Display plans to focus on investing in OLED products as part of its long-term preparation for the future. We will continue to maximize profitability in our differentiated LCD products, and will improve the profitability of the OLED business through expansion, under the conservative assumption that the challenging market situation will continue.

LG’s OLED panels have been under scrutiny of late because of the irregularities with the Pixel 2 XL’s display, which won’t help matters for the company as it tries to take the fight to Samsung. Over the last week, we’ve found that the Pixel 2 XL has issues ranging from screen burn-in to a blue tint across the panel and muted colors.

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The Morning After: Wednesday, October 25th 2017

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

We put two of the latest 4K streaming sticks to the test, explain why scientists are redefining the kilogram and discover a ramen fork that cancels out slurping.

Tom Nook is going after your real money.‘Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’ arrives on smartphones in November

In Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, you build your own camp from scratch instead of developing a town. Despite the change in setting, the elements the beloved franchise is known for are still there: Isabelle will still guide you in your journey, along with the animals that move into your camp.

You’ll able to visit other camps and make friends with other players, as well as build new facilities. To build a new pool or a playground, you’ll have to find crafting items and wait until they’re finished. But now you can purchase those items and speed up the facilities’ construction with Tom Nook’s help by paying with Leaf Tickets. And that’s how Nintendo intends to make money from the game.

A 4K streaming stick face-off.Amazon vs. Roku

They’re both about $70; they both bring 4K streaming with all the video apps you’d like to use. Devindra Hardawar spent some time going back and forth between the latest Fire TV stick and Roku Streaming Stick+, so you don’t have to.

It could be time for an upgrade.Which 4K OLED sets are worth buying?

With so many new televisions boasting fantastic image quality, which is the best for your particular needs? We’ve scoured the web, reading reviews from trusted critics to determine which OLED TVs you should be considering right now.

$3,199.Sony’s A7R III packs big improvements into a familiar package

Sony officially revealed its new A7R III at an event in China very early this morning, and it packs a handful of notable improvements and under-the-hood changes into a very familiar looking body.

Google is testing its buyers’ patience.Some Pixel 2 phones are making strange noises

If Pixel 2 screens with supposedly “burned in” images weren’t enough, there are now reports of some phones emitting clicking noises and high-frequency whines. Not a good start for phones branded as Google-made hardware.

But lead is heavier than feathers.Why scientists are redefining the kilogram

For the first time since the international system of units (SI) launched in 1960, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) is redefining four basic units of measurement, not by any human metric but by the immutable forces of the universe.

Shame on you, noodle harasser.This ramen fork will play noises to cover up your gross slurping

The non-issue of noodle harassment has met its match. Nissin, makers of the Cup Noodle, has invented the Otohiko, which is a tech-enhanced fork that will detect slurping noises and camouflage them with other sounds.

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Nissan’s EVs will swap engine noises for ‘song’

The US Department of Transport (DoT) recently decreed that all hybrid and electric vehicles must make a noise to protect pedestrians, especially folks who are blind or have limited vision. Rather than just saying, “okay, we’re adding a noise to our EVs, you guys,” Nissan made a big production about releasing its “song,” even giving it a name. “‘Canto’ has been developed to help with pedestrian safety, as well as to provide … a sound that is energizing and confident,” the company said in a press release.

The sound changes tone and pitch when the vehicle speeds up and slows down, and is activated at speeds of around 12 to 19 mph. In the US, the standard is 30 km/h (19 mph), a rule the DoT said “will help prevent about 2,400 pedestrian injuries each year once all hybrids [sold in the US] are properly equipped.” Nissan says its own sound is also made to “enrich the aural environment of a typical city street” and be clearly audible, but not disturbing to city residents or vehicle occupants.

It adds that “Canto” comes from Latin and means “I sing,” adding that it’s still subject to change. To me, the harmonic tone (below) sounds like a cross between an orchestra warming up and THX’s “the audience is listening” theater sound trailer. If you’re crossing the street when one of its future vehicles shows up (the EV above is the Leaf Nismo concept), it’s certain to make your activities feel more dramatic, anyway.

Source: Nissan

Bloomberg: Apple altered Face ID spec to meet iPhone X targets

Ever since the iPhone X was announced, there’s been a rumor that the handset will be a rarer commodity than gold dust and the Venus de Milo’s arms, combined. That’s because the components used to build the device’s facial-recognition sensor are so complex that it’s been nearly impossible to mass-produce. Now, a report from Bloomberg believes that Apple has found a solution by “relaxing” the specifications for FaceID.

Face ID, if you’re unfamiliar, takes a series of sensors that are very similar to the ones found in the Kinect, and shrinks them down to the size of the iPhone X’s notorious notch. Such a feat of engineering was, according to the report, something of a surprise for Apple’s suppliers, who didn’t have the usual time to prepare to build them. But the dot projector, which uses lasers to illuminate a user’s face, is so precise that there’s no margin for error when building it.

Apple sets a famously high bar for its components, and pays top dollar to ensure it has the most reliable parts for its devices. During production of the projector modules, Bloomberg reports that only 20 percent of them were actually usable. The results prompted manufacturers to dramatically slow down their production lines in an attempt to improve the yield on the components. The report says that, crucially, Apple has “relaxed some of the specifications for Face ID.”

Of course, that’s not particularly clear, because either Apple has lowered the quality control tolerance for its components, or the accuracy of Face ID itself. Since all of these discussions are taking place behind closed doors, it’s hard to judge if the iPhone X will emerge to reduced expectations of technical brilliance or not. Although the report adds that even if FaceID’s standards were lowered, it would still be vastly more secure than Touch ID.

There’s also the long-standing issue that surrounds Apple’s ambitious plan to equip the iPhone X with an OLED display. Suppliers have often explained that there simply aren’t enough of the components to equip Apple, and believe the issue won’t be resolved until late in 2018. If you really really want to get an iPhone X before your friends, it’s likely that you’ll be spending a small fortune on one when they inevitably hit the grey market.

Source: Bloomberg

Amazon’s home security Cloud Cam is Alexa-enabled

Amazon has just unveiled its “Key” service for Prime members, and along with that it announced a new AWS cloud-powered surveillance camera. The infrared-capable Cloud Cam lets you confirm deliveries via the Key service and get custom notifications depending on the activities or people it spots. You can also control up to ten Cloud Cams and see specific views with your Echo device by saying “Alexa, show me the [camera name].”

Spec wise, it’s a pretty decent model for the price, giving you 1080p, night vision and eight infrared LEDs, two-way audio over Alexa (“tell your dog to stop barking,” Amazon suggests) and and free storage for clips. When the camera detects activity, it starts recording and sends an alert to the mobile app. For the price of the camera, you get recording and cloud storage of the last 24 hours of clips, for up to three cameras. The device will get smarter over time and adapt to your daily habits.

If you want more than that, you’ll need to get one of the subscription plans. The $6.99 per month ($69/year) Basic plan gives seven days of motion detection clips for three cameras, Extended ($9.99/$99) offers 14 days of clips for cameras, and the $19.99/$199 Pro plan gives you 30 days of clips for up to 10 cameras.

The subscription also gives you “Person Detection,” flagging human activity instead of, say, pets; as well as Zones, which let you mark off areas of your home to ignore. As with most Amazon subscription products, you can try it for free for up to a month.

One of the main purposes of the Cloud Cam, as you’d expect, is to verify Amazon deliveries. For that to work, you’ll need to get the $140 Key Edition Cloud Cam, which gives you an Amazon Key-compatible smart lock, and supports the Amazon Key app. The latter can show deliveries, or verify the identity of friends or guests who unlock the door.

The Cloud Cam costs $120, while the Key Edition is $140 in areas where the Key service is available. Pre-orders are now open, and it’ll start shipping to US customers on November 8th.

Source: Amazon, (2)

Apple Reportedly Reduced Face ID Accuracy to Speed Up iPhone X Production

Several reports in recent months have covered Apple’s struggle to ensure significant components for the upcoming iPhone X can be produced in large enough quantities to meet demand, with the main culprit being the 3D sensing modules that power the phone’s TrueDepth camera and Face ID technology. In a surprise development, a new Bloomberg report today claims that Apple overcame its production challenges by quietly telling suppliers they could reduce the accuracy of the face recognition technology to make the iPhone X easier to manufacture.

Apple’s production struggles have centered on the complex 3D sensor, which consists of a dot projector, flood illuminator, and infrared camera. The flood illuminator beams infrared light, which the camera uses to establish the presence of a face. The projector then flashes 30,000 dots onto the face which the phone uses to decide whether to unlock the home screen. Specifically, Apple has had trouble making enough of the fragile modules that combine to make up the dot projector, as Bloomberg reports:

Precision is key. If the microscopic components are off by even several microns, a fraction of a hair’s breadth, the technology might not work properly, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

The fragility of the components reportedly created problems for Apple suppliers LG Innotek and Sharp. At one point, only about 20 percent of the dot projectors the two companies produced were usable, according to a person familiar with the manufacturing process. The suppliers therefore slowed production in an effort to prevent breakages but lowered the required level of precision to compensate – a decision apparently mandated by Apple.

To boost the number of usable dot projectors and accelerate production, Apple relaxed some of the specifications for Face ID, according to a different person with knowledge of the process. As a result, it took less time to test completed modules, one of the major sticking points, the person said. 

It’s not clear how much the new specs will reduce the technology’s efficacy, and Apple has declined to comment. However, as the report notes, a downgraded Face ID will probably still be far more accurate than Touch ID, where the odds of someone other than the owner of a phone being able to unlock it are one in 50,000. Even so, Apple is famously demanding on suppliers and manufacturers to help it make technological leaps and retain a competitive edge, which makes this story about the company choosing to downgrade the accuracy of Face ID all the more surprising, regardless of whether real-world functionality remains unaffected.

The delicacy involved in this production challenge has reportedly been further hampered by Apple losing one of its laser suppliers early on. The dot projector uses something called a vertical cavity surface-emitting laser, or VCSEL. The laser beams light through a lens known as a wafer-level optic, which focuses it into the 30,000 points of infra-red light projected onto the user’s face. According to the report, California-based Finisar failed to meet Apple’s laser specifications in time for the start of production, and now the company is racing to meet the standards by the end of October. That has left Apple reliant on fewer laser suppliers than it originally expected.

As it stands however, Apple appears to have overcome the biggest production hurdles. Sharp is reportedly working to bring the production yield for dot projectors above 50 percent, while LG Innotek has already surpassed that level, which both companies are said to consider acceptable. As a result the 3D sensor shortage is expected to end in early 2018, according to the report.

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Apple will have two to three million handsets available on launch day and 25 million to 30 million units for the holiday quarter, down from his previous forecast of 40 million. Pre-orders for the iPhone X begin this Friday, October 27 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple has said there will also be some stock of the smartphone for walk-in customers arriving early to its retail locations on November 3, the official iPhone X launch day.

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$199 Wink Lookout Home Security Pack Bundles All-Wink Products for the First Time

Connected smart home company Wink on Tuesday announced its first home security bundle featuring all its own-brand products, rather than including compatible products made by other companies.

The Wink Lookout set includes two open/close sensors for use on doors and windows, a motion sensor with pet sensitivity for placement anywhere in the home, a siren and chime alarm with built-in flashlight, and the unifying Wink hub.

No subscription is required to use the products, which communicate through the hub and can be monitored using an updated Wink iOS app that features sensor-trip alerts, siren control, and an emergency services/trusted contact call option.

The new Wink home security bundle costs $199, which is significantly cheaper than the similar Nest Guard at $499. The Wink Lookout set will be available from October 31 at Home Depot and on Amazon. Sensors can be picked up individually for $29, as can the home motion sensor and siren, which cost $39 each. The set includes free shipping in the U.S. backed by a 30-day return policy.

(Via Engadget.)

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