The Amazon Echo Show is a voice-activated device with up to a 15-inch touchscreen display that enables you to see lyrics, album art, and other information as you listen to music or you can watch your favorite videos. But what about when you don’t want the Echo Show on? Or when you want to turn …
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. …
iRobot changed the smart home industry with the Roomba vacuuming robot. They continue to lead the industry, and have added on other types of robots as well, such as the Braava mopping robot. One of the things that has changed since Roomba was first released is the use of voice assistants. Have iRobot’s newer Roomba …
iRobot revolutionized the vacuum industry with the introduction of the Roomba vacuuming robot. They continue to be an innovative company, and have added more types of automated robots to their lineup, such as the Braava mopping robot. Roomba has been around a couple decades now. One of the things that has changed in that time …
Apple’s HomeKit, officially released in 2014, is a technology that lets its users configure, communicate, and control all their compatible smart home devices, including certain garage door openers. HomeKit packs a host of unique features, such as Siri – a personal smartassistant that lets you communicate with your devices using your voice. Apart from Siri …
A few of the best HomeKit devices supported by Siri include HomePod, WiFi smart plugs, smart locks, smart bulbs, smart home controllers, and Apple TV. With Siri, Apple TV users can easily play what they want to watch with their voices. It’s pretty simple; all they need to do is to say, “Hey Siri, play …
LIghting is often a first step into a person’s journey into turning their house into a smart home.. Smart lighting has a way of complimenting the ambiance of your home and creating the perfect atmosphere. Also, you could be in one room and turn off the lights in the entire house at the push of …
Every smart home journey begins with having a few smart appliances, such as smart light bulbs and probably a smart TV. However, it often does not end there… You start adding more and more smart devices. It can get a little crazy remembering how to control each device. Samsung SmartThings is one of the technologies …
The Apple Homekit app Home Kit allows you to connect all your smart devices to a single control source; the Apple Home app.. It would be awesome if every smart home technology could work with the Apple Homekit, but that’s not the reality of things just yet. This limitation raises questions like; what devices can …
Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant has become the center point of many smart homes. Lutron is a leader in lighting controls, and is leading the way for related smart controls, such as shades for windows. The Lutron Caseta line is the primary brand of smart devices from Lutron, and is a great way to Monitor and …