Divoom Times Gate: Beginner's Guide And Review

[@nerdloftgaming]

It’s a cool little device. Wish it was larger to serve as a wall clock.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

You might find this more to your liking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKDNkotjd7ebbJo

[@nerdloftgaming]

@@WagnersTechTalk oh my goodness, Jon. I was hoping to not spend money, but that’s so cool!

[@peterfrancis7082]

when its in 'nixie' clock mode (Ive always wanted a real nixie clock but simulated is ok on the Time Gate), I would say its beg enough as a clock for any room as each display is a number

[@sspotter1978]

I have several divoom products. All are excellent. Thanks John for another great video

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@wolfunplugged]

what for a gorgeous toy for adults! thanks for showing that man, I'll definitely consider a purchase....

[@WagnersTechTalk]

It is a cool little device, thank you for watching Wolf!

[@kevinvandenbreemen584]

Just bought one. It's the coolest thing I've gotten in a long time. It's a bit reminiscent of the old pebble smartwatches in that it has a community of pixel artists contributing art for u to display

[@JohnBanning1]

Thanks Jon for another great review!!! Sold me on this one. Arriving tomorrow!!!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome John, I love this thing. I have it sitting on my desk showing pixel animations, YT stuff, clock etc. I think you'll enjoy it!! btw- your other half stopped by here for a few, it was great to catch up a little bit. Hopefully you'll make the trip next time, got some fun stuff to show you.

[@MashTec]

Wow, this thing looks like it comes directly from the future 😎 whenever i have 5 Apple watches left lying around i line them up in a row and build my own one 😂 until then this seems like a much cheaper and easier to use alternative! Great, informational and detailed review. Your channel really is a great source of new and extra ordinary tech. My inner nerdish child loves it!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

LOL, that's about what these look like (5 apple watches in a line)! It's a fun device, I've since moved it to my Desk (like it isn't already a cluttered mess), but it's fun to watch the pixel art animations during those long meetings. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Also, super-happy to see a new video on your channel. You are the best at video presentation, super-talented!

[@MashTec]

@@WagnersTechTalk Thank you Jon!

[@tommyg957]

Does it have an option to cycle through those five “builds” every 5 to ten minutes, is it chose one build for the displays and it’s done until you change it?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I've not found an option that does that automatically, you would need to press the Mode button to change the display. I double-checked and can't find anything to do that in an automated way, if I'm missing something and figure it out I'll reply back.

[@marathonfreak67]

More great content. Seems like a fun gadget. I have the Divoom Timebox Mini in disuse now. Not a fan of microphones in Chinesium products, however.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you! I never tried the TimeBox Mini but it looks cool.

[@Cool_Retro]

I think it's cool. I really like the nixie tube clock mode

[@mbunds]

I used your affiliate link; the device is on its way!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you, I definitely appreciate it! Let me know what you think of it, still enjoying this one. I've done a bit more with it since this video, mostly stock-related stuff.

[@WSM1974]

Does it have an alarm clock? I am considering changing this out for my old alarm clock, but a snooze butto would be nice.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Sort of, it has a small speaker. You can set the time for it to go off, but I don't think this would be ideal to be used as an alarm clock, it's not very loud.

[@supermanguy1214]

This thing looks so cool! Can’t wait to get mine in the mail tomorrow!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Hope you enjoy it! Still using this one all the time and enjoy having multiple modes for monitoring different types of data (YT stats, Stocks, clocks and fun animations).

[@insertnamehere5146]

impressive but what always worries me with this cloud server-based hardware is how long the manufacturer is prepared to support it before withdrawing the app.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

It's a valid concern.

[@MrSteveonbroadway]

Had one in Wishlist on amazon for month now...but the alp 4k payment was due

[@Michael64633]

Very cool, thanks for the review. Can I display football scores? Example Denver on one screen, Buffalo on another and KC Chiefs on another and so on?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Thank you for watching! There are apps. for many sports, I'm not much of a sports fan and likely the worst to answer your question lol. May want to download the Divoom app. And see if it supports the teams you're interested in.

[@xSARCASTICxROMANCEx]

Can this be controlled only with Bluetooth or does it need to have the WiFi connect as well? I have Govee products and only have them connect thru Bluetooth because they won’t connect to my WiFi. So I was just wondering if it can be used Bluetooth only in case it won’t connect to my WiFi

[@WagnersTechTalk]

From what I recall, bt is used for the initial setup, and wifi is the method used for updating thereafter.

[@MusicAgustin2012]

Hi! Great video. QQ…can the mic be configured off or will always be on? QQ2…If I change the wifi do I have to reconfigure all screens again? Thanks

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Not sure about the underlying software, if it's always on or a way to turn it off. I know the app. support is there in the firmware to allow the equalizer to work. Not sure if it's the app. itself that enables the mic or if it's built-in to always be on. That would be a question for Divoom. I've reset this device once, during testing and did need to reconfigure the screens after a reset (press and hold the power button for about 15 seconds to reset it).

[@Mavi.bortoletto]

Does it need to stay plugged in? Or can I charge it and then use it without the cable?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

It needs to stay plugged in, there is no internal battery.

[@Jin-3ric]

Hi there, must I leave the pc monitor tool on in pc for it to display the stats?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Yes, you can minimize the Window but it needs to be running for the stats to get updated.

[@silverchin43]

What power supply do you use I can’t seem to find suggestions..thank you

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I just have it plugged into a powered USB hub connected to my PC. However, something like this should work fine: amzn.to/3AiyJUv

[@silverchin43]

@@WagnersTechTalk thank you sir😊

[@deanmcmanis9398]

It looks like a cool device. I am a little concerned about logging into my WiFi in their app. But otherwise it does look interesting.

[@micr0d0t97]

I thought the same exact thing, seems super weird for me to have to enter my WiFi and WiFi password into the app to connect it online but I think by doing that in the app it’s actually connecting the times gate to your WiFi just like you would with your tv or something you just have to connect thru the app because there’s no menu or settings to connect the device to WiFi on the device

[@pookee2222]

Hey. So mine is stuck in a loop and I have not figured out how to reset it. Do you know ?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Try holding the power button down for about 15 seconds or so until it beeps.

[@JobbityGifford]

So could this be used as a global clock, to show times in major cities across the world?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

It could, yes.

[@jayjavier8709]

The pc monitor is not working for me. When I run the executable, it does not show any data on my Pc.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Make sure you set the correct screen on the device and in the software and that both devices are connected to the same wifi network.

[@mikeyjay5396]

How do I add the Bitcoin price tracker to it, have seen some display it. Cheers

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I don't have any bitcoin accounts nor do I know much about them. But you should be able to add the app. from your phone/tablet then go into the settings and set it.

[@markbutton7501]

Hi there great video can you explain how you get pc stats to show up on it please

[@WagnersTechTalk]

See 07:07, you download the PC monitor tool and add it as one of the displays then use the PC app. to send the data to whatever display you have it setup on (1-5). That's it.

[@teddybeerlepel1]

Does it power on by itself when powered?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

It does, however when it powers on it enters its own built-in mode. You'll need to press the mode button to select a specific clock set that you want.

[@pillington1338]

I really like the default screens it uses, however the temps are in celcius and I can't find anywhere to actually customize in a way that lets me choose those default screens.

[@VividAuroraSkies]

In the app

[@MusicAgustin2012]

The demo seems smooth. What is your experience with the software challenges and multiple rebooting based on reviews? Thanks

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Not sure what you mean regarding the multiple rebooting. Once setup, it's stable and I leave it running all the time.

[@heyhannah7078]

Can i use this as a speaker also?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

No, it has a really small (weak) speaker used just for alarms.

[@heyhannah7078]

@@WagnersTechTalk thanks so much for the quick answer!

[@hydrox2149]

Can it show sports scores?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Yes, NBA, MLB, NCAA, NHL, UEFA and others.

[@SQUAWWW]

Is anyone worried about how it connects through your Wi-Fi. And apparently has a microphone in it? Or am I overthinking things.

[@WagnersTechTalk]

It does have WiFi and a mic., those two things (if used nefariously) could be a bad thing.

[@SQUAWWW]

@WagnersTechTalk Yeah it's a really cool product. But I feel like it needs a lot of access to your personal network. It's also from a company that's not really all that well known. Just want to get your thoughts before I patched it in.

[@kowoh]

Ya I put in my wi fi password one time has functioned flawlessly since then

[@daspisch]

Maybe you saw something like that with oled displays?

[@WagnersTechTalk]

I've not seen anything like the Times Gate with OLED displays, at this point.

[@louisevalentine44]

It is great the only thing i hate it is the build quality is very cheap and plastic, compare to Divoom Ditto pro which have solid premium build. For those who want a wall clock trust me dont use this as wall clock, because it charges at the bottom middle as almost all divoom products. Is best on shelf or desks

[@tapas_y_vinos]

Mine gets disconnected from wifi constantly

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very strange, mine is constantly on but haven't had any disconnects excepts once a few months ago.

[@marinadipasquale5045]

Ciao hallo! Sono italiana. Puoi aiutarmi xfavore?! Xtenere sempre acceso connesso il Time gate Divoom serve xforza la connessione a linea fissa quella da casa col Wi Fi?! Oppure va bene anche la connessione a linea mobile?! Xesempio io ho il Wi Fi quello mobile a saponetta?! Ho la linea mobile ho il Wi Fi portatile a linea internet mobile va bene questo tipo di connessione xtenerlo sempre acceso e connesso?! Io ho il Wi Fi portatile con la linea mobile con connessione che ha 20 gibait con l' offerta mensile di Vodafone. Va bene anche questa xtenerlo acceso il time gate?! Mi aiuti xfavore?! Puoi rispondermi farmi sapere bene questo?! Ciao. P. S. : Non ho un computer. Il time Gate si usa funziona anche senza un computer?!

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Ciao, come accennato in questo video avrai bisogno di una connessione WiFi a 2,4 Ghz per configurarlo. Se il tuo WiFi mobile supporta 2,4 Ghz, dovrebbe funzionare. Vedrai anche in questo video che utilizzo il telefono solo per la configurazione. Per configurarlo non è necessario alcun computer diverso dal telefono. La maggior parte dei dati che attraversano il cavo "dovrebbero" essere piccoli, quindi dovresti stare bene con i dati. Ma tienilo sotto controllo durante le prime settimane, se puoi verificarlo. Spero che questo risponda alle tue domande, la traduzione non è venuta bene quindi non ne sono sicuro.

[@CrowdContr0l]

So this works by sending an unknown company your personal information, so they can send it back to you from their servers?

[@VividAuroraSkies]

You're doing that with Google, youtube, facebook etc lol

[@Koda716]

I wish it didn't look the way it did and it was just the screens but it's cool

[@WagnersTechTalk]

It's is an unusual shape for sure, but it adds to it's charm too.

[@roidnerd2501]

Just bought mine with a 40 percent of code

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Nice!

[@roidnerd2501]

@@WagnersTechTalk yeah been needing a clock for a while and my little desktop screen i been using for a while to display just data for pc has been unplug for a while this be right up my street as i wanted the sorta Edison tube look and this nail that plus pc data, I went to amazon it was £150 as i live in UK so went via link from your video it stated 10 percent of but then popped up with 40 percent code happy days so paid for expedited shipping thanks for website link

[@WagnersTechTalk]

Very welcome, glad the link helped you out! I'm staring at mine right now (sits on my kvm), I still love it.

[@daspisch]

Damn, ips😢