Smart thermostats have become a staple among smart homes as a money saving device, as well as a real convenience if you forgot to set the temperature before leaving the house. Smart thermostats have been on the market for a number of years now, and continue to improve over time. The sensors that accompany them …
Smart Thermostats, as well as all smart devices, require software updates from time to time. Software that runs on these smart devices is often called firmware. The firmware on most smart devices is usually updated automatically, but occasionally a device may need to be manually updated. How do you Update Ecobee Firmware? Ecobee thermostats and …
Smart speakers have become a staple of smart homes. IF you have a smart speaker, you know just how convenient they can be. The Google Nest Mini is one of the most popular smart speaker options, as they can be used to control many other smart devices, answer all your questions, and even listen to …
Many people wonder what Alexa and smoke detectors have to do with each other, I mean they have completely different functions, after all, right? That is not the case anymore. Not too long ago the two became more closely knit than one would have thought, and, Alexa now has the skills needed to work with …
With advances in technology, smart home devices that once amazed us while watching Sci-Fi flicks are now turning into a reality. You can now do everything while sitting at home on the comfort of your couch with the help of these smart devices. Is There an App to Control all Smart Home Devices? There are …
Samsung SmartThings is a fabulous product that works with many smart devices, including smart plugs. This article will cover six highly rated and reviewed smart plugs, as recommended by the Smart Things community. Different smart plugs have different features all at different price points, as such, you have to choose the right one for your …
HomeKit is Apple’s smart home assitant. If you see a smart device that says “HomeKit Compatible” on the box, then you know it will work. That means you can also control the device with Apple’s voice assistant, Siri. In the case today, we will be looking at smart plugs that are compatible with HomeKit. Amazon …
Samsung smart TVs are some of the most common household television sets in the world. They are easy to use, made by a reliable company, and they are as advanced as TVs get. However, when it comes to the operating system, there can be a bit of confusion. Samsung smartphones and tablets use Android operating …
We place locks on our doors for security in the first place. We then add smart locks to add convenience to our lives. How much is that convenience worth though? Can we add smart lock technology without compromising securitt? Here are the best options to achieve just that. What Is The Most Secure Smart Lock? …
There are a ton of reviews on the big websites for the best smart garage door opener, but none of them seem to address when you have two, or possibly even more, garage doors that you need to control. For those of you that fall into that category, this list is dedicated to you. Just …