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  • A home office setup photo with multiple Alexa-compatible devices placed on a wooden desk. The devices are illuminated with blue LED lights to emphasize their connectivity.
    Amazon Alexa Smart Home Basics

    Alexa Compatible Devices: Top Picks List [2023]

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 25, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    This is our current and up-to-date Alexa-compatible devices list for 2023. If it’s on this list, it works with Alexa. Each product link will take you to view Amazon’s current pricing. Things to look out for: Alexa Compatible Devices Category Product Name Description Smart Bulbs Philips Hue LEDs Premium bulbs, excellent color and temperature control,…

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    Smart Home Basics

    Smart Home Technology: An Introductory Guide

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 22, 2023 Reading Time: 12 minutes

    The smart home industry is fast growing and it’s quickly changing the way people live their everyday lives. With the added convenience, comfort, and security, I know it certainly has changed mine. Smart home technologies have made life in my household both easier and more efficient to say the least. You can control your lights…

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  • Smart WiFi Weather Station modules
    Smart Home Basics

    Smart Weather Stations – For Alexa, Google Home and HomeKit

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 29, 2023 Reading Time: 13 minutes

    Discover the world of smart weather stations with our comprehensive guide. We explore common features and compare the best models on the market.

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  • 2 Guys Setting Up 2 Wifi Networks In One House
    Smart Home Basics

    Setting Up 2 WiFi Networks In One House | Router Configurations

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 5, 2023 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    Setting up 2 WiFi networks in one house can be beneficial in several scenarios. You may want to extend your WiFi range or limit access to certain parts of your network, for instance. Are these WiFi configurations possible, and will they cause any problems with your home network or internet connection? It is not only…

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  • How To Hide Your Ethernet Cable
    Smart Home Basics

    6 Clever Tricks To Hide Your Ethernet Cable – Cord Concealment

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 5, 2023 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Chances are, you may have an Ethernet connection or two in your home. Utilizing an Ethernet cable with some of your devices can increase internet speed and reliability. But the cords can be a real eyesore. In this article, we’re going to give you 6 easy, yet effective, ways to hide your Ethernet cable (or…

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  • This article is going to tell you how to make your internet connection faster and more stable.
    Smart Home Basics

    11 Ways To Make Your Internet Connection Faster And More Stable

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 5, 2023 Reading Time: 9 minutes

    Too many people, too little bandwidth. With so many people on a single internet connection in some homes, it’s quite normal to start noticing lags or connectivity issues. Not to worry though, we’ve pulled together some of the best ways to make your internet connection faster and more stable. The truth is that our Wi-Fi…

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  • Do WiFi Boosters and Extenders Speed Up your internet connection? This article is going to answer that question for you.
    Smart Home Basics

    Do WiFi Boosters Increase Internet Speed? – Faster Streaming

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 5, 2023 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    Faster internet is never a bad thing. Increasing your internet speed can become more of a necessity than a luxury though. Chances are, you might be considering a WiFi Booster in search of a better connection. When our virtual presence is demanded of us almost daily, a reliable and strong internet connection in our homes…

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  • Smart Home Gear Guide – Top Gadgets For 2023
    Smart Home Basics

    Smart Home Gear Guide – Top Gadgets For 2023

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onNovember 28, 2023 Reading Time: 22 minutes

    So, you’re planning to invest in some new smart tech for your home? Maybe you’re just looking to see what’s available or you need a great gift idea. Whatever the case, you’ve come to the right place. If you are a gizmo freak like me, you would probably be sitting in bed right now trying…

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  • What is a smart speaker?
    Smart Home Basics Voice Assistants

    What Is a Smart Speaker? Why You Need One & Which One to Buy

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 16, 2023 Reading Time: 13 minutes

    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 oftentimes serve as the central hub for their smart devices. You may be wondering though, what exactly a smart speaker is and what it’s for:…

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  • What's The Difference Between Google Home and Alexa
    Amazon Alexa Google Assistant Smart Home Basics

    What’s The Difference Between Alexa and Google Home?

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 5, 2023 Reading Time: 12 minutes

    So, you’re in the market for a smart speaker, but what’s it going to be? Alexa or Google Home? Here’s exactly what you need to know before you decide. First, let’s answer the question as directly as possible. So, what is the difference between Google Home and Alexa? The most literal answer to this question…

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  • Smart Home Controllers
    Smart Home Basics

    Smart Home Controllers: What Are They And Which One Should I Get?

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 5, 2023 Reading Time: 10 minutes

    There is a lot of tech jargon tossed around when it comes to smart home products these days. You may wonder, “what is a smart home controller?” for instance. Well, you’ll come to find out that many of these terms are somewhat synonymous. You’ll also see that some of these products combine the capabilities of…

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    Smart Home Basics

    Using A Fitbit For Cycling

    ByAdrian Snead Updated onOctober 5, 2023 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    Fitbit is undeniably one of the biggest names in the wearable smart technology field, aimed primarily at promoting a healthier lifestyle. At the very least, you know it’s capable of tracking steps (because we hear everyone talking about their daily number), but what about using a Fitbit for cycling? Whether you’re new to their products,…

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Adrian Snead - Smarter Home Guide

I’m Adrian Snead, the Founder and Lead Contributor of Smarter Home Guide.  I’m passionate about smart home gadgets and I love to tell people about it.  Chances are, along the way, I’ve had some of the same questions you might be having and experienced some of the same problems you might be experiencing.

Because of this, me and my team have worked hard to answer a lot of the questions you might encounter while purchasing or setting up your smart home devices.  Hopefully, you find it as helpful as we’ve found it enjoyable!

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