As you probably already know, Google Assistant is an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant. It is capable of having two-way conversations, taking on multiple commands at a time and can connect to a myriad of different smart appliances to help you live a little, well, smarter. Now, since this system is so smart and helpful, many…
Alexa has become the go-to when it comes to smart home speakers. She’s pretty smart, but have you ever wondered what search engine she’s using to access this trove of information? It’s pretty obvious when you purchase a Google Home device, that it’s going to be using Google’s search engine to answer all your questions….
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…
Alexa Routines allows you to take your smart home to the next level. They combine Alexa Skills with specific trigger events to seamlessly automate your apps, devices and smart home appliances. The surge of Amazon’s Alexa in American households and workplaces, since its release in 2015, has been quite remarkable. According to Amazon, customers around…
So, you have Alexa all set up but you need to change some settings. So, how do you change them and which ones should you change? Fortunately, Alexa settings are pretty well laid out and straight forward. We’re going to walk you through and and then we’ll look at some of the more obvious changes…
Using Alexa On Windows 10 has become much more useful since Amazon’s hands-free update. Now, your PC is fully integrated into your smart home. Windows users are at least somewhat familiar with Cortana, Microsoft’s built-in voice assistant, but it’s kind of obsolete when up against Amazon’s Alexa. Most PC users seldom take advantage of its…
We’re setting up smart lights in our living rooms, smart locks on the doors, and the Echo Show is giving us recipes in the kitchen, so why wouldn’t we have an Alexa-enabled baby monitor? There are a lot of novelty items when it comes to smart home products, but smart video baby monitors have become…
In order to clearly answer the question of whether you can use Google Home without WiFi or Internet, we need to make sure that a couple of basics are clearly outlined first. You should understand the difference between Google Assistant and Google Home and know that we won’t be using “WiFi” and “Internet” as synonymous…
Having Google Home connected to your TV is going to come in handy at some point I assure you. Whether you’re too lazy to walk over from across the room to grab the remote, you’re showing off for your friends or the remote is buried in the couch, there will come a time. You actually…
Getting started in smart home technology is easier and more affordable than ever. An Echo Dot with built-in Alexa and your first smart device can be well under a hundred bucks. Lighting with Alexa light control is where most people start. So, how can you control your lighting with Alexa? In the most basic sense:…
A convenient novelty with Alexa, Netflix commands are great for multitasking with the TV in the background, showing off for visitors or having lost the remote control. Not to mention, using Alexa on Fire Stick eliminates the tedious process of typing out the movie you’re searching for. In this article, I’ll show you how to…
As a new Amazon Echo owner, there is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to some of the little nuances. You’ll notice the light ring at the top of your Alexa from the very first time you set it up. You may notice it start to flash yellow. As you begin using…
