by dbadmin | Dec 26, 2021 | Smart Home, The Best
Building a budget smart home from scratch can be a daunting task with hundreds of products on the market. And while it’s tempting to pick the absolute cheapest options, you’ll have to be a bit more careful if you care about future-proofing. The smart home industry is...
by dbadmin | Dec 13, 2021 | Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo, How To, Smart Home
Credit: Adam Molina / Android Authority The light ring (or bar, on some Echo Show devices) is one of the most iconic elements of Amazon’s Echo speakers. But as you’re probably aware, it’s not there just for entertainment. Here’s what the different colors of Alexa’s...
by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2021 | Features, Opinions, Smart Home
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Opinion post byDhruv Bhutani I’m a bit of a minimalist design nerd at heart. While I haven’t gone all the way with Marie Kondo’s advice, I do appreciate splurging on things that help me reduce a bit of clutter and make...
by dbadmin | Dec 11, 2021 | Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo, Smart Home, The Best
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority To some, Amazon’s first Echo smart displays might have seemed like an expensive gimmick — it’s not like smart speakers were inherently missing something. But a few years on, the Echo Show lineup has expanded considerably, in...
by dbadmin | Dec 9, 2021 | Amazon Alexa, Amazon Fire TV, How To, Smart Home, TV
Credit: Amazon It’s becoming increasingly easy to control a TV with without touching a remote. If you have an Amazon Echo or a similarly-equipped smart speaker, here’s how to control your TV with Alexa voice commands. Read more: How to use Amazon...
by dbadmin | Dec 7, 2021 | Apple, How To, Smart Home
Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority As thoroughly integrated as HomeKit can be for iPhone and iPad owners building a smart home, there is a recurring problem: compatibility with the wider world of accessories available to Amazon Alexa and Google Home users....