Using Scrypted to Intergate Cameras Into Your Smart Home
Smart home camera integration is a conflicted mess. Scrypted is a free tool that allow the use of virtually any camera in Alexa, Google Home, or HomeKit.
Qingping Air Monitor Lite Review: The Best HomeKit Air Quality Sensor?
This HomeKit-compatible air quality sensor brings PM2.5 and PM10 sensors to HomeKit at a great price point. We take a look at how it performs.
First Alert Z-Wave Smoke Detector: Review
Upgrading your smoke detectors to smart ones can offer some extra utility and safety benefits. First Alert has a simple, affordable model that fits the bill.
How To Change Siri Voice Settings: Accent, Pronunciation and More
Siri has a number of options when it comes to language, voice, accent, and how it refers to us by name. Here’s how to access and change those settings, and why.
How To Change Ring Doorbell Sounds
Sometimes having your Ring Doorbell play the same sound as everyone else isn’t ideal. Here’s what to do about it.
An Enthusiast's Guide To The Application Of LoRa In Smart Homes
Learn the concept of LoRa, how it works, the various ways it can be applied to Smart Home Automation and more, in our guide!
What Is The C-Wire On A Thermostat?
When looking to upgrade your thermostat you’ll probably need a c-wire, but what is it, and what can you do if you don’t have one?
The Best Smart Outdoor Lighting Products For Any Scenario
Smart outdoor lighting options offer convenience and security outside. Here are the best options in each category.
Does MyQ work with Alexa?
Chamberlain doesn’t support Alexa natively, for reasons. But there are some inexpensive workarounds that will get your MyQ opener working with the popular voice assistant.
Good Retrofit Products For Easy DIY Motorized Blinds
Motorized smart blinds are handy, but commercial offerings can be pricey. Here’s how to do it yourself for much less.
Recommended Z-Wave Thermostats For Your Home
Smart thermostats offer numerous comfort and energy saving benefits. If you’ve opted for the benefits of Z-Wave this guide has you covered.
Consumer Routers: Linksys vs Netgear
When looking for a product, it’s common to look at overall brand quality as a way of filtering down your choices. It’s not always clear cut though. Here we look at router makers Linksys and Netgear and compare some of their newest offerings.
All About HomeKit Secure Video
Security Cameras and their cloud storage have long presented privacy risk to their users. Apple’s service offering looks to provide a best practice approach to ensuring the security, as well as privacy, of our personal spaces.
How strong does your Wi-Fi password need to be?
Ubiquitous WiFi access in our homes means less and less reliance on wired connectivity. It's imperative that we keep uninvited guests off our network while we're beaming it into the air. What is really needed to be secure, without being burdensome?
Eve Water Guard: A versatile leak detector
Water leaks can cause costly damage to your home. Eve Systems now has a flexible leak detector that works with HomeKit to alert you to these events before they do too much damage.
How To Set Up Alexa Routines
If all you’ve done is ask Alexa to play music or check the weather, then you’re definitely missing out. Here’s how to automate your regular activities.