It’s annoying to listen to music or your favorite podcast on a faulty Google Home speaker that pops and crackles. Or even worse when it makes random popping noises while you’re trying to sleep. The noise not only ruins the atmosphere but also hampers the smart assistant’s ability to hear and execute your commands correctly. …
We’re all aware of the numerous advantages that come with battery-powered gadgets, which are often worth more than the annoyance of having to replace them every so often. Do smart thermostats use batteries? In general, smart thermostats have internal batteries used to supplement if your HVAC system can’t deliver enough power or are used as …
One of the first things people notice about their homes is the lighting. You can have a perfectly decorated home with all the latest trends, but if your lights are out of date or not at all appealing to look at, then it doesn’t matter. The same goes for businesses that want to attract customers …
Getting comfortable with a new home security system can be challenging, but that is why knowing the most important functions can be the best way to start. Disarming and arming a Blink camera, whether it be an Outdoor, Indoor, or Mini model, is a necessary step to familiarizing yourself with the technology you are surrounded …
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat is a powerful device and a great replacement to and previous thermostat. It’s capable of keeping your house a comfortable temperature while your home, and reducing cost at the same time. However, like any new technology you bring home, there is a little learning curve for how to use it. Setting …
The Ecobee Smart thermostat is a great device to have controlling your HVAC system, but as we all have experienced sometime in our life, technology doesn’t always work the way we want it to. One of those situations I ran into recently was when Ecobee wasn’t turning on the Fan to the HVAC system. If …
Have you ever been out shopping in a store or eating in a restaurant, and noticed the big lockboxes they often use to keep people “locked out” from changing settings? Perhaps it got you thinking about how you could lock your smart thermostat at home. Specifically, your Ecobee smart thermostat? Can You Lock Your Ecobee …
Smart switches are beginning to replace older light switches in many homes. I’ve already replaced several in my own house. If you have an older house that doesn’t have a ground, you are probably wondering if it’s okay to install a smart switch without grounding it. Smart switches will work without using a ground wire. …
Renters are often put in the predicament of wanting to upgrade where they live, but not breaking their lease agreement. Renters are often stuck with the amenities that came with the apartment when the contract was signed. These devices, including the thermostat, are often obsolete, outdates, and waste money. Can you install a Nest thermostat …
The Nest Thermostat is supposed to be a smart thermostat, so it can be frustrating when it doesn’t do what you want it to do. Especially when it Is such a basic feature as setting the temperature to a constant holding temp. I mean, this is what thermostats have been able to do for a …