How to use Homebridge to make the most out of HomeKit

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....

Smart home privacy: What data is collected, and how is it used?

by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2021 | Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Apple, Features, Google, Google Assistant, Google Home, Privacy, SIRI, Smart Home

Smart home privacy is a tough balancing act. While apps, devices, and cloud services all need a base level of user data to function and improve, tech firms are sometimes caught collecting more than they really need. That can pose risks if the data is stolen by...

I wish all smart security cameras had this one feature

by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2021 | Amazon devices, Features, Opinions, security camera, Smart Home

Credit: Roger Fingas / Android Authority Opinion post byRoger Fingas Recently, I had the opportunity to review the Blink Outdoor, one of Amazon’s many smart security cameras. Without spoiling the rest of my thoughts, a standout feature was the “early notification”...

Can you use Alexa in non-supported countries?

by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2021 | Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo, How To, Smart Home

Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority People who live outside the US are often jealous of the country getting first access to new technologies and services. Amazon Alexa is a prime example — pun intended — having initially launched as a US exclusive in 2014. The...

How to reset Apple HomeKit (and why you might want to)

by dbadmin | Dec 3, 2021 | How To, Smart Home

Credit: Apple Smart homes can be complex beasts, an amalgam of many different accessory brands, and sometimes multiple platforms. That beast can get out of hand, even in the case of Apple’s HomeKit. Here’s how to reset HomeKit and why you might want to consider doing...

The best smart home deals for Cyber Monday 2021

by dbadmin | Nov 29, 2021 | Cyber Monday, Deals, Smart Home

Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Smart home tech is meant to make your life simpler — say, by turning off the lights when you leave for work or turning up the heat before you get home. The trick of course is not only picking the right gear, but picking it...