Smart Plugs That Work With Philips Hue
Smart plugs go into a wall outlet and devices are plugged into them, and you can then turn the plugged-in...
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Nest Hello Doorbell: 18 Questions/Answers You Need To Know
A black Google Nest Doorbell. The Nest Hello Video Doorbell was released in 2018, and whilst it's sold decently well,...
Is Amazon Alexa Getting Worse? (Some Say It’s “Terrible”)
Amazon’s Alexa and products like the Echo are always advertised as being great for creating the ultimate smart home. And...
Can LIFX Z Light Strips Be Cut? (The REAL Reason LIFX Are Vague…)
Smart strip lights have changed how we approach our home lighting setups. These lights let you customize a wide range...
Ring Doorbell Won’t Connect To WiFi: 9 Troubleshooting Tips and Alternatives
We all know that Wi-Fi doorbells do more than what your traditional doorbells can do. Their basic operation relies upon...
Can’t Change Ring Alarm Wi-Fi (It Won’t Enter Pairing Mode?!)
I've spoken before about how I prefer Ethernet (network cable) to Wi-Fi. This is for a number of reasons: to...
Amazon Echo Alarm Is Unreliable (It’s Too Quiet Or Doesn’t Go Off!)
The Amazon Echo is a staple in many smart homes. They have a lot of great features to help with...
Can Turning Smart Bulbs Off And On At A Switch Damage Them?
It's sometimes easy to forget that you have a smart bulb installed in a light fitting, meaning that you flip...
SwitchBot Cloud Service Not Working (Or Grayed Out)
The SwitchBot ecosystem is generally a reliable home automation system – you know how convenient it can be. But sometimes...
Does Nanoleaf Need a Bridge or Hub?
The modern smart home is continually getting upgraded with smarter, more advanced technology. Manufacturers are always developing technology that brings...