Smart Bulbs vs Smart Switches (Why Some People Are Wrong)
Whenever I see newcomers to smart homes ask what the best smart bulb to buy is, I often see one...
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Having A Dedicated Wi-Fi Network For Your Smart Home Tech
Smart home devices are all about making our lives easier, but they could actually be making things more challenging by...
What’s The Difference Between Amazon’s Alexa and Echo?
When reading about smart homes, you'll probably have seen ‘Amazon Alexa' and ‘Amazon Echo' used almost interchangeably, but they're actually...
My Eufy Camera Keeps Sending Notifications (For The Same Thing)
If you own a Eufy camera, you probably know how useful and convenient it is around your home. This camera...
ecobee’s “Frost Control” Feature (& Does It Work Properly?)
Frost control as a function isn’t unique to the ecobee smart thermostat. In fact, many old-fashioned thermostats and HVAC systems...
Kasa Smart Switch With No Neutral – Is This Okay?
Most smart devices are plug and play and don't need you to do anything other than set them up on...
Philips Hue Dimmer Switch Battery Guide: All You Need To Know
Smart home tech is all about balancing your power sources. You want to know how your devices are powered and...
Can LIFX Bulbs Sync With Music and TV?
One of the nice features of smart bulbs is that not only can then change color (and be dimmed), but...
Can I Use Alexa Instead of Hive Hub?
No one likes a lot of clutter – unless of course, you’re one of those hoarder folks. But in general,...
When Philips Hue’s Motion Sensors Don’t Work: How To Fix!
Whether you've just setup your Philips Hue motion sensor and it's not working as expected, or perhaps it's worked for...