by dbadmin | Jan 17, 2022 | Features, Google Nest, security camera, Smart Home
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority If you’ve taken an interest in Google’s Nest Cams or Doorbells for your smart home, you’ve probably run into some mention of Nest Aware, a paid subscription service you can sign up for to augment their features. So what do...
by dbadmin | Jan 16, 2022 | Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, Google Nest Mini, Smart Home, VS
The best way to get into both smart speakers and smart homes is often via a budget speaker. Since you’re not putting hundreds of dollars on the line, there’s little sunk cost preventing you from switching platforms, and that one purchase may even be enough. So, which...
by dbadmin | Jan 16, 2022 | Features, Smart Home, Xiaomi
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Once a luxury for the rich, smart home devices have gradually become cheaper and more accessible, to the point that voice assistants like Amazon Alexa have even entered pop culture. That, of course, has led to every major tech...
by dbadmin | Jan 13, 2022 | Features, Smart Home
Credit: Nanoleaf If you’re following the smart home space, you may be seeing the name Matter crop up in relation to big brands like Amazon, Apple, and Google. Matter may even sound like a feature you need if you’re hoping to future-proof your technology. But what is...
by dbadmin | Jan 9, 2022 | Amazon Alexa, Reviews, Smart Home
Smart plugs are an underrated category in the smart home world. While they may not be as sexy as smart displays or color-changing light panels, they’re a quick and affordable way to bring on/off automation to devices that wouldn’t otherwise have it. The Amazon Smart...
by dbadmin | Jan 6, 2022 | Amazon, CES 2022, News, Ring, Smart Home
Credit: Ring There’s a new Ring glass alarm sensor available to pre-order. The device is simple to install and works with your existing Ring security system. It costs $39.99 for one or $69.99 for two. It ships on February 16, 2022. Amazon’s Ring brand has some of the...
