Remotes have revolutionized how we use ceiling fans in the past. But now, it’s time for smart switches to take over. There are even prototypes of gesture-controlled smart switches. Smart switches do work with ceiling fans, and you can use a standard smart switch to turn the fan on and off. If you want to …
Smart Home Devices
Smart Life Plugs make home life easier. You can plug the nifty things into your wall, connect them to the Internet, and control your plugged-in devices directly from your phone with ease. But how do you connect them to the Internet? And what do you do when you get a new wifi? It’s easy to …
Roku streaming sticks are becoming more popular as they offer many different streaming options. Much like other streaming devices, they’ll work off of your wifi to provide you with plenty of watching options. But many people wonder if you need a smart TV to use a Roku. You don’t need a smart TV to use …
Did your Roku TV suddenly go black while you were watching something? Or, is the screen dark without video when you turn on the LED TV? Both scenarios can emanate from the same glitch or different problems. Let’s discuss the reasons why your Roku TV screen is black and the solutions. Roku TV black screen …
Roku offers plenty of products that make our lives easier. This is especially true for those of us who enjoy binge-watching shows on Netflix or Hulu. Unfortunately, Roku TV remotes are often misplaced — and if you don’t have the right remote, how do you turn on a Roku TV? Here are 3 easy steps …
The age of the home theater is over. Audiophiles can now broadcast high-fidelity music to any room in their house thanks to WiFi and Bluetooth speakers. But between WiFi and Bluetooth speakers, which is best? WiFi and Bluetooth speakers use different forms of wireless networking technology to broadcast music. While the technologies are similar, there …
You’ve set up your brand new Roku TV and you’re ready to binge-watch your favorite show. Unfortunately, your Bluetooth speakers don’t seem to work with it. How can you fix it? Roku TVs can’t connect to third-party Bluetooth speakers directly. However, you can connect it using the Roku Private Listening feature with these steps: Get …
A Ring Chime is a wireless device that connects to your phone and WiFi. The device uses Ring Cameras and Ring Doorbells to notify you when someone is at your house. Although Ring Chime is reliable, sometimes it stops working after a power outage—but there are easy fixes to restore your unit. To fix a …
The rapid advance of technology has consistently bought us new products that are more intelligent and more energy-safe than ever. Smart bulbs are no exception, and are quickly becoming the standard in newer homes. But can smart bulbs be used in old houses with outdated fixtures? Smart bulbs will work in any light socket that …
The Amazon Echo and its smaller cousin, the Echo Dot, were both built to make our lives much easier. Using their voice recognition software, the modern homeowner can strike up some music, order new socks, and ask about the afternoon weather — all without ever looking at a screen or clicking any buttons. But, can …