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Quirky teamed up with GE to bring you this affordable multipurpose sensor -- come and take a closer look.
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The house-shaped, multicolored LED light on the front of the Spotter will tell you the status of the device. You'll also use the built-in photocell to link the Spotter to your home network.
The Spotter is a product of the budding relationship between Quirky and GE -- one of the first of many products slated for release in the coming months.
Using Quirky's Wink app, your smartphone's screen will flash a quick pattern of light at the Spotter, connecting it to your home network within seconds.
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