Does Google Home (& Mini) Need a Music Subscription?
The Amazon Echo offers over two million songs as part of Amazon Prime, but Google doesn't have a similar membership...
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Does Amazon’s Smart Plug Work With Google/Nest, HomeKit and More?
Since its introduction, the Amazon Smart plug has become increasingly popular with smart home users around the world. These simple,...
Ring Doorbell Sun (or Anti-Sun!) Guide: Protect Your Device
You don't have much choice where to place your Ring Doorbell: it'll be right by your front door. Maybe a...
Zigbee vs Z-Wave vs WiFi vs Bluetooth: What’s Best?!
I remember when I first started getting into smart homes. I was happily running a few (WiFi based) Echo speakers,...
Can SwitchBot Work With Home Assistant Without A Hub?
When I got a SwitchBot, I was wondering whether I’d need a SwitchBot Hub to make it work with Home...
Can You Color Cycle With Kasa Lights?
Did you just got a Kasa Smart Light, and are now wondering if you can color cycle with it? If...
Ring Sensor Guide for Garage Doors
The Ring Alarm is a great tool for ensuring the security of your home. It helps protect most aspects of...
Does Kasa Offer Windows/Desktop Software? If Not, Why Not?
We love the convenience of smart devices, but wouldn't it be great to be able to put down the smartphone...
Philips Hue ‘Home and Away’ Not Working: How to Fix This
Home and Away is a Philips Hue feature that allows users to have smart devices turn on when they get...
What Is The SwitchBot Lock Magnet? Where Should It Go?
The SwitchBot Lock comes with a small magnet inside the package. Now I’ve seen some users not know how to...