The other day my Fire TV Cube was flashing yellow and I had no idea why. Of course, as a smart home blogger, I had to look into why was this happening. Here is what I discovered and what you can do to fix it. A flashing or swinging yellow light on your Fire TV […]
Can I Use HomePod mini Without Wi-Fi?
There’s is no denying that the HomePod is a great smart device but if you are wondering if you can use HomePod mini without Wi-Fi or an internet connection? I am here to answer that question. Yes, you can use HomePod mini without Wi-Fi or internet, however, you do need an internet connection to set up your HomePod. Once configured, you can AirPlay your music or […]
Best Smart Home Gifts Under $50
The 2020 Holiday season is on its way and if you’re trying to save money and cut back on expenses, In Today’s post, will be sharing with you my top picks of the Best Smart Home Gifts Under $50. You Need to Prepare Now! This is the best time to start looking for smart home gifts […]
What Search Engine Does Siri Use?
Siri has been around since 2011 when it comes to smart assistants. She’s pretty smart, but have you ever wondered what search engine she’s using to access this store of information. When you ask Siri a question, most of the time Siri utilizes Google’s search engine for her results. Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana use Bing […]
Best Smart Speaker 2023
Wondering if you really need a smart speaker in your home? Are you scrolling through the web looking for the best smart speaker on the market? Well, I’m not going to sit here and blow smoke about which speaker is the best. I’d be lying if I told you that the Echo is better than […]
Is the HomePod mini Wireless?
The HomePod mini is another addition to Apple’s impressive line of products. The mini comes with multi-room auto-pairing, Intercom broadcasts, Siri, and an Apple U1 chip to communicate with other U1 devices. The HomePod mini is meant to be a smaller version of the HomePod and serve everyone in your home. You can cover the majority of your home with HomePod mini speakers, so […]
Does Alexa Guard Plus Work with Ring?
We love using Alexa to guard our smart home when we are away. Recently we purchased a Ring Alarm security system to add additional security to our home. Now, a few months later, Amazon introduced Alexa Guard Plus, an extra layer of protection to guard your home. So, we did some research to see what […]
How to Use Echo Flex
The Echo speakers have become one of the most popular devices for smart homes. There is a wide range of features supporting entertainment, shopping, communication, and much more. For your home, you can control lights, temperature, security cameras, appliances, and other customizable routines. But, due to the size of the Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus, […]
Are Amazon Alexa’s Waterproof?
Alexa is a well-known virtual assistant AI technology developed by Amazon. Alexa is also part of the Amazon core lineup, Echo powered smart speakers, including those that are built-in and portable. If you enjoy listening to music outdoors or even while taking a shower, you probably wondering if Amazon Alexa’s waterproof. The Ultimate Ears Blast and MEGABLAST […]
How to Install Smart Switch Without Neutral Wire
Are you preparing to install a Smart Switch and only have three wires (a line, load, and ground wire) and no neutral wire? Well, this article will provide you with an easy answer to the problem you are trying to solve. When I recently purchased the WeMo Smart Switch, we had no idea that there was one potentially (yet […]
