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 […]
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 […]
Amazon’s product line of Alexa powered smart speakers is ever-expanding. So are their capabilities. Alexa can answer most questions you throw at her, turn on your lights and even order a pizza for you. That being said, most users play a great deal of music through their Echo smart speakers. For that reason, you may […]
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 […]
The Holidays are well upon us and it’s time to wrap up that shopping list. It’s getting down to the wire and I thought you guys could use some great gift ideas. No matter if you’re buying for a well seasoned techie, or someone who doesn’t know what Alexa is, this list will having something […]
Going Beyond Just Sound Quality Some smart speakers excel in music quality, whereas others excel in terms of tech-savvy features and, how can we forget, the ‘voice assistance’ of it all. On the flip side, most users prefer their smart speakers to be compatible with other smart home devices, whereas a few others would rather […]
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 […]
Most of the TVs we come across today have the label of being “Smart” TVs. The thing is, not all smart TVs are created equal. Every model has its own features and benefits. Some of these features are hard to distinguish. Having a television that has Alexa built-in isn’t the same as having a television […]