Broadcasting To Chromecast With Your Google Home Device Google Home devices are so wonderfully convenient because they give us the option to link all our smart devices at home to one system. Along with browsing YouTube and getting updates on the weather, sports or finance Google Home is also compatible with Chromecast or Chromecast-supported TV. […]
There has been a tremendous amount of innovation in recent years when it comes to heating and cooling. Spearheading this advancement, in many respects, are smart thermostats. There’s one name when it comes to smart home thermostats that absolutely cannot be ignored: Ecobee Ecobee has proven itself an industry leader in the smart home space […]
Google Assistant is a cutting edge, A.I. driven digital assistant most often used in smartphones and with smart home gadgets. Like Siri and Alexa, it can interact with other devices and applications to perform various tasks. In a perfect world, technology would work without a hitch all of the time. However, sometimes things don’t go […]
So, you’ve finally bitten the bullet and gotten yourself an Alexa enabled smart speaker? Or, maybe you’re just contemplating buying one? Now comes the big question – What the heck can Alexa even do? This article should answer that question as simply as possible, and then we’re going to go into as much detail as […]
Alexa is Amazon’s virtual assistant which is built into their Echo smart speakers. Just like Google Assistant and Siri, Alexa answers questions, does standard tasks on command, and provides smart home control capabilities. Many of these functions are made possible through Alexa Skills. Alexa skills are essential to using your Amazon Echo to it’s full […]
Ring Video Doorbells have steadily gained popularity in recent years, thanks to the added safety and convenience they can provide to homeowners. Their easy installation, along with the potential to be completely wireless, certainly hasn’t hurt their cause any. Video doorbells can act as a deterrent for thieves, and vandals while also providing video evidence […]
There’s been a lot of hype about Ring Video Doorbells over the last couple of years. You probably have some friends or family members who swear by them. But, what’s it all about? Is it really worth the trouble? Not sure you want to spend the money? I think most people purchase video doorbells as […]
We’re more dependent now on smart home technology than ever before, and voice automated assistants are all the craze. Smart speakers are very quickly becoming commonplace in most households and often times serve as the central hub for their smart devices. You may be wondering though, what exactly a smart speaker is and what it’s […]
The Amazon Fire Stick is a fantastic streaming solution that allows you to turn just about any TV into a complete smart media station. All you need is a decent WiFi connection and high-speed internet. But, what if you wanted to use a Firestick with your computer? First of all, this question could be interpreted […]
Using a computer monitor as a TV screen can save a few bucks and save on space as well. We are getting so used to multipurpose devices in our lives. Technology is starting to merge in a beautiful way. When I was a kid (in the 90’s), I used to daydream about everything being connected. […]