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 …
You’ve probably wondered if smart light bulbs are actually worth the current craze surrounding them. Maybe you even considered getting some, but you’re not sure whether they are compatible with your current light fixtures. Well, rest easy because here’s the inside scoop on everything you need to know about smart light bulbs and what fixtures …
Bluetooth is a sweet new additional to the realm of electric toothbrushes, and they’re picking up steam pretty fast. Wondering about what Bluetooth does on a toothbrush and why this function is present on an ever-growing number of toothbrushes? I did too, so I decided to dig in. What does Bluetooth do on a toothbrush? …
Smart bathrooms were only a fictional feature in Sci-Fi films in the early 80s. Today, smart bathrooms are a real thing and are becoming more common in residential and commercial establishments. What is a Smart Bathroom? A smart bathroom features advanced internet connected technology that makes your bathroom routines easier, providing additional comfort and accessibility. …
Smart lights are a popular starting point when first building up a smart home. It’s where I started, and a good place for you to start as well. It is reasonably affordable, and can be as easy or as complex as you make it out to be. What Do You Need To Use a Smart …
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 …
The bathroom is often one of the last places people thing to have smart devices. A smart bathroom can really add value to your house though. My goal here is to provide you with some great ideas that will turn your bathroom into a one of the best rooms in your house, as well as …
Many of the appliances and fixtures available today have built-in “smarts.” Our HVAC units are controlled by smart thermostats (see my recommendation here), and are lights have been replaced with smart bulbs. However, what about our older devices in our home that we may not want to replace, but would still like to have the …
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 …