Alarming reports of spontaneous combustion of Alexa-based devices such as the Echo Dot have recently raised concern from those who use Alexa as a virtual assistant in their home. With the nature of digital media, you might wonder whether this may be a legitimate concern or just another hype.  Alexa-based appliances such as the Amazon …

Smart TVs are getting more features and keep getting smarter every day. Some of the latest additions are cameras that you can use for facial recognition and family video calls. But what do smart TV cameras look like? Smart TV cameras look like phone or computer cameras. One of the most common designs on high-end …

Smart locks offer an attractive, convenient way to handle your home security. With a smart lock, unlocking your door can be as simple as tapping the lock, hitting a phone button, using your voice, or even just approaching the perimeter with your phone in your pocket. But all that convenience often comes with a hefty …

It’s easy to see the advantages of a smart lock: never get locked out, not having to fumble with your keys when you have your hands full, the ability to double-check if you locked the door after you’ve left for the day. But your August Smart Lock will need fresh batteries every three months, so …

Although 2.4GHz may become obsolete in the future, most smart bulbs operate on the 2.4GHz frequency of your WiFi. Most modern routers have dual-band operation and offer 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies for different functions in your smart home. There are several reasons why smart appliances such as light bulbs operate on 2.4GHz frequencies. 3 reasons …

Smart plugs are a popular way to make your home a smart home. A smart plug lets you control your lamp or other appliance through your smartphone or with voice commands to your home assistant. But are smart plugs a fire hazard?  Smart plugs are safe as long as people use them responsibly. If you …

The technology behind our television sets has jumped forwards by leaps and bounds! According to a study by the European Commission, smart TVs account for almost a third of all television sales. With new technology, however, comes new requirements.  The majority of smart TVs update their software automatically as their parent company releases new technology. …

So, you have a new smart TV, and you want to hook it up to the internet, but you’re not sure if you should connect it to 2G or 5G. The situation can be confusing, especially if you are unfamiliar with the differences.  Your smart TV should use 5G if you require speedy internet and …

In today’s day and age, we have new innovative technology hitting the market almost every day. Smartphones, televisions, and now there’s a smart inverter technology in the refrigerator. But what exactly is a smart inverter on a fridge? A smart inverter on a fridge is a technology for controlling your fridge’s cooling mechanism based on …

Microchip pet doors are the solution to keeping the cold, heat, and intruder pets shut outside while allowing your pet easy in and out access to their home. They are a little more complex than your conventional pet flap but come with many useful features. The microchip pet doors work by reading your pet’s microchip …