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How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum for Your Home

How to Choose the Best Robot Vacuum for Your Home

With so many options, how do you know which robot vacuum to choose? Use this guide to pick the best robot vacuum for your home.

By Crystal Crowder - 4 months ago
How to Choose the Best Outdoor Security Cameras for Your Smart Home

How to Choose the Best Outdoor Security Cameras for Your Smart Home

Smart homes and outdoor security cameras – they’re a fancy bunch. Learn how to pick the best outdoor security camera here!

By Terenz Jomar Dela Cruz - 4 months ago
Quick Guide to DIY Smart Homes With Arduino

Quick Guide to DIY Smart Homes With Arduino

Fancy an electronics challenge? Make yourself a DIY smart home with Arduino boards! This is 10 times more fun than hiring someone else to do it.

By Terenz Jomar Dela Cruz - 4 months ago
How to Choose the Best Indoor Security Cameras for Your Smart Home

How to Choose the Best Indoor Security Cameras for Your Smart Home

Indoor security cameras can give you that extra peace of mind when you’re away and living life to the fullest.

By Terenz Jomar Dela Cruz - 4 months ago
How to Turn Your Google or Amazon Display Into a Digital Photo Frame

How to Turn Your Google or Amazon Display Into a Digital Photo Frame

Want to see your favorite photos scroll by on your Google or Amazon smart display? Learn how to turn them into a digital photo frame.

By Crystal Crowder - 5 months ago
Everything You Need to Know About the Thread Protocol for Smart Home Devices

Everything You Need to Know About the Thread Protocol for Smart Home Devices

Here’s everything you need to know about the new Thread protocol and how it affects the smart devices in your home.

By Crystal Crowder - 5 months ago
What Is Zigbee and How Can It Make Your Home Smarter?

What Is Zigbee and How Can It Make Your Home Smarter?

Zigbee is an open-communication standard that provides a low-cost, low-power alternative to smart-home devices rather than Wi-Fi and other protocols.

By Sayak Boral - 5 months ago
How to Choose the Best Smart Thermostat for Your Home

How to Choose the Best Smart Thermostat for Your Home

Here’s how to choose the best smart thermostat for your home to easily manage the temperature indoors and save on energy costs.

By Crystal Crowder - 6 months ago
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Next Smart Display

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Next Smart Display

Here’s how to pick a smart display to bring clever new features to your fingertips in any part of your home.

By Crystal Crowder - 6 months ago
7 Easy Fixes for Common Amazon Echo Dot Problems

7 Easy Fixes for Common Amazon Echo Dot Problems

Experiencing problems with your Amazon Echo Dot? This article takes a look at seven common Echo Dot and Alexa issues and shows how to fix them.

By Ian Derrick - Jan 28, 2022
The Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up A Smart Home (For Under $1,000)

The Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up A Smart Home (For Under $1,000)

A smart home can help you automate lots of mundane tasks. This post will discuss setting up a smart home in a cost-effective way!

By Tom Rankin - Jul 6, 2021
How to Create an Alexa Skill without Coding Experience

How to Create an Alexa Skill without Coding Experience

Using an Amazon Echo is great, and developing for them is rewarding too. Here we discuss how to create an Alexa Skill without coding chops!

By Tom Rankin - Jan 7, 2021
How to Restart and Reset Your HomePod & HomePod Mini

How to Restart and Reset Your HomePod & HomePod Mini

If you’re experiencing glitches with your smart speaker, it’s time to learn how to restart and reset your HomePod and HomePod Mini.

By Isaac Norman - Jan 1, 2021
A Beginners’ Guide to Smart Living

A Beginners’ Guide to Smart Living

Smart living is an industry on the rise. In this piece, we show you how to get started with automating your home appliances!

By Tom Rankin - Dec 30, 2020
How to Install Software Updates on Your HomePod and HomePod Mini

How to Install Software Updates on Your HomePod and HomePod Mini

Learn how to install software updates on your HomePod and HomePod Mini, bringing new features and resolving issues along the way.

By Isaac Norman - Dec 25, 2020
How to Set Up Home Theater Audio Using HomePod and Apple TV

How to Set Up Home Theater Audio Using HomePod and Apple TV

Do you own an Apple TV and a HomePod? You can easily set up home theater audio by connecting your HomePod to Apple TV. Here’s how.

By Isaac Norman - Dec 15, 2020
Best Sites to Play Cards Against Humanity Online

Best Sites to Play Cards Against Humanity Online

Can’t get together in person? Try these great sites to play Cards Against Humanity online and enjoy all the same hilarity wherever you are.

By Crystal Crowder - Nov 4, 2020
6 Things to Get Alexa to Do This Halloween

6 Things to Get Alexa to Do This Halloween

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this Halloween? Check out these Alexa tricks to have fun this Halloween.

By Jessica Thornsby - Oct 30, 2020
5 Ideas to Prepare Your Smart Home for Halloween

5 Ideas to Prepare Your Smart Home for Halloween

Regardless of whether you want to wow trick-or-treaters or scare them away, here are some smart home projects you an do for Halloween.

By Jessica Thornsby - Oct 19, 2020
How to Control Your Nest Thermostat with Alexa

How to Control Your Nest Thermostat with Alexa

Control your Nest thermostat from any Alexa-enabled device, including the Amazon app on your smartphone or tablet.

By Jessica Thornsby - Oct 8, 2020
Protect Your Home with the Ring Floodlight Camera

Protect Your Home with the Ring Floodlight Camera

The Ring Floodlight Camera comes with motion detection, floodlights, and a siren. Here is how to set up aRing Floodlight camera, and how to use the alarm in emergency.

By Jessica Thornsby - Oct 1, 2020
How to Set Up and Use the Echo Wall Clock

How to Set Up and Use the Echo Wall Clock

Did you know that Amazon also produces a smart wall clock? Here we’ll cover everything you need to know about Amazon’s Echo Wall Clock.

By Jessica Thornsby - Sep 25, 2020
6 of the Best Smart Power Strips to Control Even More Devices

6 of the Best Smart Power Strips to Control Even More Devices

Smart power strips allow you to control more devices remotely or with your voice. Here are 6 of the best smart power strips we found.

By Crystal Crowder - Sep 23, 2020
7 Tips for Using Smart Speakers for Remote Learning

7 Tips for Using Smart Speakers for Remote Learning

Smart speakers have many uses. Learn how to use smart speakers for remote learning to make homeschooling easier.

By Crystal Crowder - Sep 17, 2020
Can Hubitat Really Offer a More Private Smart Home?

Can Hubitat Really Offer a More Private Smart Home?

Hubitat is a differnet kind of smart home hub. It promises better privacy, but can it really give you a more private smart home?

By Crystal Crowder - Sep 16, 2020
How to Use Your Ring Doorbell with Alexa and Echo Show

How to Use Your Ring Doorbell with Alexa and Echo Show

Your Ring Doorbell can be easily connected to Amazon ecosystem. Here is how you can use Ring Doorbell with Alexa and Echo Show.

By Jessica Thornsby - Sep 14, 2020
How to Get Alexa to Find Your Missing Phone

How to Get Alexa to Find Your Missing Phone

Is there anything more frustrating than losing your smartphone in your own home? Use these suggestions to get Alexa to find your phone.

By Jessica Thornsby - Sep 8, 2020
How to Watch Netflix On Nest Hub

How to Watch Netflix On Nest Hub

It wasn’t possible to stream Netflix on the Nest Hub until now. Learn how to watch Netflix on the Nest Hub to catch up on your favorite shows.

By Crystal Crowder - Sep 6, 2020
How to Make Alexa More Accessible for the Visually-Impaired

How to Make Alexa More Accessible for the Visually-Impaired

Out of the box, Alexa is already an accessible service. Here are more accessibility features you may want to enable for the visually impaired.

By Jessica Thornsby - Sep 3, 2020
The Best Google Home Speaker Alternatives

The Best Google Home Speaker Alternatives

Want Google Assistant but not a Google Home speaker? Find out the best Google Home speaker alternatives that still give you Google Assistant voice control.

By Crystal Crowder - Sep 1, 2020
How to Enjoy Thousands of Radio Stations on Amazon Alexa

How to Enjoy Thousands of Radio Stations on Amazon Alexa

Want to listen to your favorite stations and podcasts on your Echo? Find out how to access thousands of radio stations on Alexa.

By Jessica Thornsby - Aug 26, 2020
How to Use Google Assistant Family Bell Feature

How to Use Google Assistant Family Bell Feature

Could your family use reminders throughout the day? See how Google Assistant’s Family Bell alarms keep your family on track.

By Crystal Crowder - Aug 25, 2020
How to Connect Todoist to Amazon Alexa

How to Connect Todoist to Amazon Alexa

Todoist is a popular to-do application that integrates well with Alexa. Here is how you can connect Todoist to your Amazon Alexa account.

By Jessica Thornsby - Aug 21, 2020
How to Connect Spotify and Apple Music to Alexa

How to Connect Spotify and Apple Music to Alexa

Do you want to listen to music on your Alexa-enabled device? Here you’ll learn how to connect Spotify and Apple Music to Alexa.

By Jessica Thornsby - Aug 19, 2020
Top 5 Smart Smoke Detectors for 2020

Top 5 Smart Smoke Detectors for 2020

Ready to upgrade your smoke detector? Find out more about the best smart smoke detectors that warn about fires even when you’re not at home.

By Crystal Crowder - Aug 14, 2020
5 Benefits of the Echo Flex Over Other Echo Products

5 Benefits of the Echo Flex Over Other Echo Products

Trying to find the right Amazon Echo product? Learn about the benefits of the Echo Flex over the more popular Echo products.

By Crystal Crowder - Aug 13, 2020
Wired Or Wireless Smart Home Devices: Which Is Best?

Wired Or Wireless Smart Home Devices: Which Is Best?

Is a wired or wireless smart home better? Find out which is best and the pros and cons of each type to create the perfect smart home for you.

By Crystal Crowder - Aug 12, 2020
How to Reset Any Alexa-Enabled Device

How to Reset Any Alexa-Enabled Device

Having trouble with your Alexa-enabled device? Here we’ll show you how to reset your Alexa devices and fix any issues that occur.

By Jessica Thornsby - Aug 11, 2020
How to Connect Kindle to Alexa and Listen to Audiobooks on Echo

How to Connect Kindle to Alexa and Listen to Audiobooks on Echo

Don’t have the time to sit down and read a book? Learn how you can connect Kindle and Audible to Alexa and listen to books on your Echo device.

By Jessica Thornsby - Aug 7, 2020
Benefits of Using Two Smart Home Voice Assistants

Benefits of Using Two Smart Home Voice Assistants

Alexa or Assistant? Which is best for your smart home? Find out why some people are using two smart home voice assistants instead of choosing.

By Crystal Crowder - Aug 4, 2020
Why Is My Amazon Echo Flashing? Your Guide to Echo’s Light Ring Colors

Why Is My Amazon Echo Flashing? Your Guide to Echo’s Light Ring Colors

Is your Amazon Echo glowing in different colors? Find out what each Amazon Echo light color means and exactly what Alexa is trying to tell you!

By Jessica Thornsby - Jul 31, 2020
What Is the UL IoT Security Rating and What Does It Mean?

What Is the UL IoT Security Rating and What Does It Mean?

UL isn’t just for energy ratings. Find out about the UL IoT Security Rating, how it works, and how it helps you buy more secure devices.

By Crystal Crowder - Jul 29, 2020
5 Amazon Alexa Settings that Make It More Useful

5 Amazon Alexa Settings that Make It More Useful

There are plenty of things you can do with Alexa. Here are 5 Amazon Alexa settings you can customize to make it even better.

By Jessica Thornsby - Jul 24, 2020
Amazon Echo Devices Compared – Which One Is Best For Your Needs

Amazon Echo Devices Compared – Which One Is Best For Your Needs

With multiple Amazon Echo devices to choose from, which should you pick? Find out the differences and which one is best for different types of users.

By Crystal Crowder - Jul 16, 2020
How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Home Automation Dashboard

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Home Automation Dashboard

Do you want to control all your smart devices from a single location? Learn how to install Domoticz and turn Raspberry Pi into a home automation dashboard.

By Jessica Thornsby - Jul 14, 2020
How to Drop In on Multiple Echo Devices at Once

How to Drop In on Multiple Echo Devices at Once

Amazon Alexa’s Drop In feature is great, but now you can drop in on multiple Echo devices at once. Find out how and why it’s so useful.

By Crystal Crowder - Jul 10, 2020
How to Set Up Geofencing with Amazon Alexa Routines

How to Set Up Geofencing with Amazon Alexa Routines

Want your smart home to react based on your proximity to your house? Find out how to set up geofencing with Amazon Alexa routines for an even smarter home.

By Crystal Crowder - Jul 8, 2020
Is Alexa always listening? 4 Ways to Delete Amazon’s Voice Recordings

Is Alexa always listening? 4 Ways to Delete Amazon’s Voice Recordings

Your Alexa-enabled device is recording and storing everything you say. Find out how to delete your voice recordings from Amazon’s cloud.

By Jessica Thornsby - Jul 7, 2020
How to Customize Amazon Alexa’s Flash Briefing

How to Customize Amazon Alexa’s Flash Briefing

Don’t like your current daily news update from Alexa? Learn how to customize your Amazon Alexa’s Flash Briefing with the sources you want most.

By Crystal Crowder - Jul 3, 2020
How to Avoid Accidental Voice Purchasing with Amazon Alexa

How to Avoid Accidental Voice Purchasing with Amazon Alexa

Love the convenience of ordering from Amazon with your voice but fear accidental purchases? Learn how to avoid accidental voice purchasing with Alexa.

By Crystal Crowder - Jun 30, 2020

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