The smart living room ideas list A voice activated assistant. An automatic input selector. Smart bulbs. Smart coffee table. Automated shades or curtains. Motorized projector screen controller. Smart plugs. Smart speakers. What do you need to make a smart room? … Continue reading →

How can I decorate my living room for Christmas? place a wreath above a fireplace. drape a garland over a mantlepiece. fill bowls with baubles, candy or nuts. display – and burn – Christmas candles. fill vases with fresh scented … Continue reading →

Yes, Lutron Caseta does work without the internet. You will need an internet connection for your initial setup, but after that the Lutron Caseta only requires that its bridge maintains connection to the power supply in order for the Lutron … Continue reading →

What you actually need to be connected to the Internet is the streaming device that you will plug into the TV’s HDMI port, such as Google Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV stick, or any other of that kind. These streaming … Continue reading →

All Smart TVs have built-in WiFi and you should be able to connect to your home wireless network during the setup of your TV, or through network settings. Alternatively, you can use a wired connection and connect your router to … Continue reading →

The biggest culprit is probably your heating and cooling system, which you don’t usually want to turn off entirely at night. Other things, like the refrigerator and freezer, also need to keep running. However, there are some items in your … Continue reading →

The Mi Smart LED Bulb (Cool White) supports voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Use your voice to turn the bulb on or off or to adjust its brightness. Going smart is that easy. How do I control … Continue reading →

Smart bulb maker Lifx has been acquired by an Australian company known more for its commercial business than selling to consumers. The deal, valued at $51 million in cash and stock, gives Lifx a lift by potentially opening the doors … Continue reading →

About 15 feet away and it works fine. 1 of 1 found this helpful. Do you? It doesn’t interact with a computer it is strictly Wi-Fi which is your wireless internet you have at your home. How far away can … Continue reading →

OpenRGB is the excellent cross-platform open source application for controlling RGB lighting control that doesn’t depend on manufacturer software.Really great project! Another great example of open source in action to make things better for everyone. Check out OpenRGB on GitLab … Continue reading →

To use Amazon Echo in two houses, all you have to do is connect your smart home devices to the Amazon app. Note that each device should have a unique name for you to be able to control both Echo … Continue reading →

Rheem’s warranty is among the best in the industry generally ranging from 10 years limited parts to limited lifetime on major components. For some models, Rheem also offers an impressive 10 year or lifetime conditional unit replacement warranty. How long … Continue reading →

Don’t plug in multiple things on one circuit. Turn off the power strip when it is not in use and turn off all devices. Plug in power strips to your wall outlets to help balance the current. Can you plug … Continue reading →

The most affordable, high-efficiency option available throughout the brand’s selection of products is undoubtedly the American Standard 92 with an impressive rating of 92.1% AFUE. This reliable single-stage heating furnace lacks some of the comfort-oriented features found in its higher-tier … Continue reading →

Moving a water heater to a new location in a home is a difficult task and requires significant planning and preparation.If your water heater is gas operated, then the law requires that you hire a contractor to move the gas … Continue reading →