Once a TV that could connect to the internet was a luxury item; today almost every TV is a smart TV. By the 4th quarter of 2019, there were 1.26 billion Smart TVs in use worldwide. Smart TVs are fast and convenient, but will smart TVs become obsolete? Smart TVs may become obsolete when the …
Smart Home Devices
The “Delayed for X” message is one most Nest Thermostat owners have seen at least once. What’s the cause of the problem? And how can you rectify it? Your Nest Thermostat says “Delayed for Two Hours” due to a power-related malfunction. The thermostat relies on an internal rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, which recharges itself from the …
With all the new devices on the market today, people can quickly become overwhelmed trying to pick the right ones. It’s hard to know which devices you need, which ones you can do without, and which ones are the same as other similar devices. If you’re asking yourself, “Do I need an Android box if …
Sometimes, smart plugs and other smart home devices can only use 2.4 GHz internet connections to work. Yet, most wireless routers use a higher GHz connection. So, what can you do to connect your smart plug to the internet? You can connect your smart plug to 2.4 GHz by manually changing your router’s band settings, …
Ecobee smart thermostats are some of the most valuable devices you can add to your home or apartment. You can even use your Ecobee to receive notifications from its smartphone app or Amazon’s Alexa. But what is your Ecobee trying to tell you when it’s flashing yellow? Your Ecobee is flashing yellow to inform you …
Smart bulbs offer a convenient way of controlling the lighting in any home. You can see at a glance what lights are off and which ones are working and set up several lighting commands executed at certain times during the day. However, it’s not uncommon for these bulbs to go offline once in a while, …
Ecobee thermostats are one of the best smart solutions for controlling the temperature in your home. These efficient, programmable products can help you achieve optimal energy efficiency. However, like all others, they can also beep or make random noises for no apparent reason. Why does this happen? An Ecobee thermostat beeping is likely due to …
Smart plugs are intuitive. They make powering up and turning off your electronics simple. In fact, they’re so smart you’ll never have to worry about manually turning your electronics off and on ever again. But can you use them with timers, or do you need to use the app every time? You can set timers …
A smart plug is an adapter that can wirelessly control when something is turned on or off. For example, using a smart plug with a lamp will allow you to turn it on even if you’re on vacation, saving on your electricity bills and adding the illusion that someone is home. But is it safe …
Roombas are among the most popular robotic vacuums in the world as they will automatically clean your home or apartment without you having to lift a finger. But given the relatively small size of most Roombas, surely they need to be cleaned out pretty frequently? You need to empty your Roomba after every use unless …