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Is There A Panic Button on The SimpliSafe Keypad? What Is the Red Button?

The SimpliSafe Base Station may be called “the brains” of the security system, but the Keypad is used to control the whole thing when it is not connected to Wi-Fi.  For something as important as a home security system, you want to make sure that you understand every aspect of it. Right now, it’s time …

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SimpliSafe PIN FAQ: PIN Types, How to Reset, Limits and More

The Master PIN is your key to using the SimpliSafe Security system. As a result, I have seen lots of questions surrounding the topic of PIN codes, so I decided to write this article that will hopefully help you out. First, I want to point out that there are two types of SimpliSafe Security systems, …

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Who Is Tuya? What is the Tuya Smart App? Tuya Explained Here

I was recently shopping around for some new smart bulbs and came across a package that had a “Powered by Tuya” logo on it. This was along side the typical Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, etc. I had heard of Tuya before, but dismissed them as a no-name knock off company. Read Also: Best Apps …

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What Do You Get Without Nest Aware? Plus Nest Aware Feature Overview

Nest, now part of Google, is one of the best and most innovative home automation and smart camera brands available, which make our daily life significantly easier and much more secure. They also offer a Nest Aware subscription that has added features and benefits, but what features exactly does the Nest products already offer without …

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How Does Ecobee Smart Sensor Work to Regulate Temperature?

Ecobee, in my opinion, is the best smart home thermostat with Google Nest being a close runner up. One thing that these two leading smart thermostats have in common are remote sensors. Google actually emulated Ecobee once it saw how useful and effective these added sensors can be. So, what makes the Ecobee sensor so …

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Ecobee Smart Sensor vs Room Sensor: What’s the Difference Between Them?

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 …

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Can You Use Google Nest Mini Without Wi-Fi? Bluetooth Is an Option

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 …

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Smartwatch Features: A Complete List on What All They Can Do

Those of us that don’t mind wearing something around our wrist know how convenient a smartwatch can be. For those of us who have become unaccustomed to wearing a watch, and perhaps even for those of us with a smartwatch, we may not know all the features and benefits of a smartwatch. In General, Smartwatches …

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What Exactly Does a Smartwatch Do? (It’s More Than Your Smartphone)

Smartwatches have become a staple of our ever-evolving modern world of technology. Smartwatches feature advanced technology and many new functions that make our everyday life much simpler. In short, picture the kind of watch that James Bond would wear, only without the shooting projectiles or laser beams. What Exactly Does a Smartwatch Do? Smartwatches can …

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The Best Apps to Control All Your Smart Home Devices

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 …

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