Is Philips Hue Z-Wave or Zigbee? Can It Support Both?!
Philips Hue’s popularity has earned it a place in the smart homes of many – maybe even yours! And while...
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Will Lutron Caseta Work Without A Ground?
Lutron Caseta smart dimmer switches are a great addition to any smart home. Installing these into the walls of your...
SwitchBot Device Not Showing Up In The SwitchBot App
You open up the SwitchBot app on your smartphone, and you can’t find your devices anymore. Or at least, a...
Ring Disconnected From Wi-Fi (And Might Not Easily Reconnect)
Wi-Fi issues are some of the most common problems to have with Ring devices. It seems like they flicker out...
Can You Queue Music Up On Amazon Alexa/Echo? If Not, Are There Workarounds?
One of the great things about having an Amazon Echo is being able to stream your favorite music while you’re…well,...
How To Disable Ring Notifications When Home (Or Going Out)
Ring notifications are great—when they aren’t overwhelming! It’s great to know when a package arrives or who’s at the door,...
How Much Electricity Your Smart Home Uses (With Calculator)
I recently had a smart meter installed, which tells me in real time exactly how much energy my house is...
Why Does My Smart Plug Turn Off By Itself?
Smart plugs have limitless potential for getting your smart home fully integrated. These plugs can instantly transform any device into...
Amazon Smart Plug Multiple User Guide: How To Make This ‘Work’
The Amazon smart plug is a great way to transform your pre-smart home technology into something a little more state...
Ethernet Based Smart Light Switches: A Good Idea?
If you’ve been into smart home technology or the Internet of Things for a while, odds are you’ve thought about...