by dbadmin | Mar 20, 2022 | Features, Smart Home, WI-FI
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Rock-solid Wi-Fi connectivity is one of those things that people take for granted, but it isn’t a given. And for me, it is more than a simple necessity. As someone who has worked remotely for over a decade, it is the backbone...
by dbadmin | Mar 19, 2022 | Features, Opinions, Smart Home
Credit: Roger Fingas / Android Authority Opinion post byRoger Fingas Just recently I began testing Ecovacs’ Deebot X1 Omni, its new top-of-the-line robot vacuum. While it’s too early to formulate a real opinion, one small thing I’m appreciating is the child lock on...
by dbadmin | Mar 5, 2022 | Cybersecurity, Features, Smart Home
Credit: Nanoleaf One of the challenges of a smart home is ensuring a stable Wi-Fi connection with decent security. Many accessories are Wi-Fi-only, and even if they support other standards like Zigbee or Thread, they likely turn to Wi-Fi for remote access, firmware...
by dbadmin | Mar 4, 2022 | Apple HomePod, How To, Smart Home
Credit: Apple While resetting an Apple HomePod should be a last resort, it can sometimes solve prolonged problems, and it’s absolutely necessary if you’re planning to sell your speaker or give it away. Here’s how to reset a HomePod or HomePod mini using three...
by dbadmin | Feb 28, 2022 | Amazon Alexa, Reviews, security camera, Smart Home
Credit: Roger Fingas / Android Authority Even if a homeowner never invests in a dedicated security camera, one thing they’re liable to buy is a video doorbell, if just so they can pre-screen visitors and scare off porch pirates. The Blink Video Doorbell is an entry...
by dbadmin | Feb 26, 2022 | Features, Opinions, Smart Home
Credit: Nanoleaf Recently, I addressed industry changes promising to “fix” the smart home by the end of 2022, alleviating issues like overloaded Wi-Fi and fractured platform support. Those changes should make the technology more appealing to both veterans and...
