The key to a truly connected smart home lies in a seamless and reliable network.
Our Hubs & Network category covers everything you need to know about the leading smart home ecosystems such as Alexa, Google Home & Assistant, and Apple Homekit & Siri.
Learn about the benefits of wireless protocols like Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Matter, and Thread, and how they work together to create a stable and flexible smart home network.
Find the perfect hub and network solutions that fit your unique needs.
In the chaotic realm of budget electronics and mysterious tech products, new gadgets pop up by the dozen—often tempting us with irresistible price tags. The QY-45Y3-Q8W32 is one such device that’s caught the eyes of bargain hunters, but beneath its shiny surface, there’s a tangle of issues you need to know about. What Is the QY-45Y3-Q8W32 Model, Really? Despite its frequent appearances…
Not sure about how to change Alexa’s wake word or voice? No problem! Walk through our step-by-step guide to learn how!
Learn about Passive PoE vs Active PoE, how power is negotiated and transferred, what the risks and best practices are when choosing a PoE power supply.
Put Alexa in pairing mode with ease using these simple tips.
Check out these handy workarounds to get the Google Home app up and running on your Windows PC or laptop. No need to depend only on your smartphone anymore!
If you have noticed a blinking Alexa Yellow Ring, it means you have new notifications! We explain how to dismiss or disable from showing on your Echo.
The Amazon Echo Purple Ring is one of the rarest lights your Alexa smart speaker will flash. We show what it means and how to disable it.
Voice-controlled assistants show their best when managing smart home tasks. Give them the right orders, and they handle stuff like playing your favorite songs, changing the lights, setting reminders, adjusting the temperature, lifting the blinds, and a whole lot more whenever you want. Meet the Contenders! There are five major voice assistants in the market worthy of consideration. Alexa Alexa is a…
The brain of your smart home network, we guide you through your home automation options and dive into the best Z-Wave controllers for the job.
Personalize your Siri voice assistant with a new accent, gender or language!
A common question we get asked is can you hook up your Chamberlain myQ garage door opener with your Google Home setup and control with Google Assistant?
Having trouble falling asleep? Use Alexa Sleep sounds to fight insomnia or to help you meditate or relax after a hard days work!
A spinning Amazon Echo Blue Ring indicates that Alexa has heard your command and is processing it. It can also mean your device has recently rebooted or is updating.
Are you using a smart home device and Google Home won’t connect to Wi-Fi network? Check out this guide to find a simple solution to the problem.
In 2018, users reported a bug that causes their Google Home speaker to disconnect from their streaming device when using Bluetooth.
Struggling with the sound on your Amazon Echo Show? Follow this step by step guide for some quick ways to fix sound issues with your device.
Turning your house into a smart home might feel like piecing together a complex puzzle, especially when you’re trying to coordinate gadgets from lots of different brands. In addition, having smart devices dependent on a cloud server dramatically slows things down as well as poses numerous privacy and security risks. Matter has the potential to change all of that, by establishing a…
Does your Google search include the term – Alexa Routines not working? If yes, our article has just what you need to get your Alexa device back in working order!
Do you own Amazon Echo or Echo Dot speakers or are thinking about buying them? If so, you must be asking yourself, does Alexa need Wi-Fi? Check out this article to answer all your questions about your Alexa devices.
If you love high-tech home gadgets, then you’ve probably heard of the Matter standard. It’s set to revolutionize how smart home systems operate. How, you ask? By crafting a smart app layer that integrates seamlessly with all sorts of devices. Think of it like a tech wizard capable of uniting different gadgets to work in harmony. Isn’t that cool? Dive deeper into…
