Alexa is an Amazon Echo device that allows you to control your smart home devices using voice commands. It also has a built-in speaker that plays music. But sometimes Alexa will play random songs without you telling her to. This can happen if you have multiple devices connected to your Echo. Here’s how to fix…
I’ve been using my hands-free light switch for a few months now and I’m really glad I bought it. It has made getting around the house at night so much easier! The lights turn on as soon as you step into the room, making it possible to get around without having to worry about where…
The light switch is a common household item that we use every day. It allows us to control the electric current in our home, and thus have power over the lights. But today’s technology has created a new type of light switch called smart switches or smart bulbs which can do so much more than…
Amazon Echo is an amazing device that lets you control smart home devices using voice commands. It has a built-in speaker and microphone, and connects to Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant. Alexa is always listening, ready to answer questions, play music, read news headlines, provide information, set reminders, and much more. With the Amazon Echo Remote…
For those who have ever wanted to be able to turn on their porch light without having to go outside, this is a great option! For some people, that might sound like too much technology. But when you think about it, what’s the point of living in a home with all sorts of gadgets if…
We all know that saving energy is important, but it can be hard to do. It’s not always easy to find the right balance between comfort and cost savings. You might turn off your AC when you’re too hot or crank up the heat in winter when you need a break from the cold. Smart…
Philips Hue smart bulbs make it possible to turn your lights on and off using a smartphone app or smart speaker in your home. With automation and color-changing bulbs, you can create the perfect atmosphere. If your bulbs keep turning on after you switch them off, all of that goes to waste. There are a…
Are you sick of Alexa saying “playing from” when you want to listen to music? Here’s how to stop Alexa from saying “playing from.” Turn on Brief Mode Alexa has what’s called a “Brief Mode” that silences much of these kinds of interactions. Here’s how to do it: Step 1: Open the Alexa on your…
The single pole light switch is the most common type of light switch that you are ever going to hear about. It is common because its functionality is quite simple unlike other types of switches that you may hear your electrician talk about. The single-pole light switch functions by just flipping up the toggle so…
If you’re like most people, your house has a lot of light switches and that can be frustrating. Especially when you want to turn on just one or two lights, but have to walk around flipping all the switches. What if there was an easier way for your smart home? Introducing voice activated smart light…
Have you ever wished for a switch that can easily change the way you control your lights, fans, and other electrical appliances? Well, with the invention of the three-way smart switch, this is now possible. This article will discuss what a three-way smart switch is and how it works to make controlling electrical appliances easier.…
Turn on home lights, change the thermostat, and control all of the products that you use in your house– even when you’re not there. Learn how to have your home lights controlled by your iPhone HomeKit. And you can do everything by asking Siri from your home. Turn accessories on or off from a home…
You can transform your existing home into a smart house quickly with smart plug and outlet innovation. There are lots of applications for wise plugs and outlets: You can set the coffee maker to prepare your morning coffee from bed You might ask Alexa to switch the heating on You could ask your Home Pod…
Smart home lighting has a lot of appeal, from the benefit of lights that come on immediately when you get back after work, to the security of lights that cycle on and off to mimic occupancy while you’re away on trip. Automating a single lamp isn’t too tricky– just swap the bulb out for a…
If you’re one of those tech-savvies that want to install a smart lighting system in their house, but your house is built before the 80s, in most cases, we have some bad and good news for you if you are looking for a smart switch no neutral. The bad one is that smart lighting switches…
Depending on where you live, you’ve most likely seen a home with insane flashing Christmas lights that change color and dance to music. Almost every neighborhood or town has “that one home” that goes for it for the vacations each year. In my community, that house is mine. If you’ve ever questioned how those displays…
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There are many smart home blogs on the web but I’ve narrowed it down to my top 5. Smarthome.com The folks at Smarthome have been doing the home automation thing since 1992, so they know a thing or two about the subject. Their website has been a home automation staple on the Internet since 1995.…
The smart home market has been expanding for the past three years, and it keeps growing with every minute. As a result, the devices that were once considered unique or unusually cool are now seen as commonplace, due to their increased accessibility. The same can be said about a smart light switch, which is the…