A smart plug is a great device that can help you automate your wired devices. It comes very handy, especially if you often forget to turn things off! Best of all, you can time it with the help of a hub such as Google Home. Here’s how you can set up a smart plug timer …
Smart Home Devices
Philips Hue was the first line of color-changing bulbs able to be controlled wirelessly. It can, however, be frustrating when you’re unable to connect wirelessly or remotely. To fix this issue, you need to determine first what your exact problem is. If you’re unable to connect to Philips Hue remotely, you may get a message …
Smart light bulbs have become a popular choice among homeowners as a way to control their lighting remotely. But many smart bulb users wonder why their bulbs aren’t very bright. Here are 5 fixable reasons why your smart bulbs may be so dim: Smart bulb brightness can be dim in hot temperatures. Old wiring can …
When your smart light turns on by itself, it can be confusing, frustrating, and inconvenient (not to mention a waste of energy and money). What could possibly cause it? When a smart light turns on by itself, it may be faulty, due to a power outage, outdated firmware, loss of WiFi connection, or mistakenly activated …
According to the University of Pennsylvania, LED lights are energy-efficient, ecologically friendly, and good at dispersing light over larger surfaces. Plus, they’re super cool and make for a great aesthetic for any room. Why not add to the cool factor by controlling them with your Google Home? Here’s how you can connect LED lights to …
Virtual switches allow you to control your smart devices through your SmartThings app. If you’re looking for a way to control everything through your phone, this app will allow you to do just that. However, setting up a virtual switch on SmartThings isn’t easy, so we’ve got you covered. Here’s how you can create a …
A Roomba is the most useful gadget you can have around your home. It vacuums for you, allowing you to focus on other household chores. However, what does it mean if your Roomba is going in circles instead of cleaning the room? Your Roomba is going in circles because the sensors are dirty, something got …
You want your Eufy robot vacuum to work automatically, but you don’t want it going into certain areas. The instruction manual says you can keep your Eufy out by laying down boundary strips. But how do Eufy boundary strips work? Eufy boundary strips work by using magnetic sensors to signal Eufy vacuums to change direction …
Updating your home to a smart home is exciting, but smart home devices do have some downsides. For example, when your internet randomly goes out, then your devices may no longer function as they should. So, does a Nest Doorbell still work without WiFi? A Nest Doorbell works without WiFi as a normal doorbell, but …
Smart lights make illuminating your home intuitive and straightforward, and they can even offer color customizations that reflect your preferences. Nanoleaf and Philips Hue lights are some of the best smart lights on the market. Although they’re similar, they have some key differences. The main differences between Philips Hue and Nanoleaf lighting include Nanoleaf colors …