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,...
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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...
Nest Thermostats and Underfloor Heating: Latest Info Guide
Underfloor heating provides soft, gentle heating from underfoot throughout the day, giving a nice, natural feel to a house’s heating...
Why Does Alexa Give The Wrong Weather?
When I ask my Echo device for “the weather today”, I get the weather forecast for somewhere I haven’t lived...
Ring Doorbell Screw Guide (Torx Size, Screwdriver & More)
The Ring doorbell is a great little device. It notifies you when someone is at the door, and they help...
Why Are Z-Wave Smart Devices Just SO Expensive?
Move aside WiFi: much like the Zigbee protocol, Z-Wave is an alternative way to control your smart home devices. It...
Philips Hue Sync Connection Issues With Hue Bridge (How To Fix)
Philips Hue is expanding their smart devices into new products that seek to give users a more immersive, and smarter,...
Is Ring Alarm’s “Professional Monitoring” Worth It? (Why I’ve Changed My Mind)
Even though I’m only 31, I always feel old when I start a sentence with “Back in my day, things...
Does The Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor Allow Lux (Daylight) Control?
Lux values, brightness sensitivity, and daylight control all refer to the same setting in your smart motion detectors. This setting...
Lutron Caseta vs RA2 Select: Which To Buy?
Lutron is one of the most high-end brand names in smart home technology. With that kind of reputation, it’s no...