Recent research suggests that video streaming is by far the most energy-efficient way to watch TV shows or movies. In contrast, when used to watch movies, video game consoles are major energy hogs. Compared with a dedicated streaming box, a … Continue reading →

You can protect your TV from a power surge in two ways: by installing a dedicated circuit and/or installing a whole-home surge protector. How do you stop a TV from power surge? Preventing power surges Unplug devices you aren’t using. … Continue reading →

To reset the kettle WIFI, please remove the kettle body from the base and hold the button on the base until you hear three beeps (three is the important number). Then unplug for about 10 seconds and replug. How do … Continue reading →

There are many reasons your Internet connection might appear slow. It could be a problem with your modem or router, Wi-Fi signal, signal strength on your cable line, devices on your network saturating your bandwidth, or even a slow DNS … Continue reading →

Why ENERGY STAR? A smart thermostat is a Wi-Fi enabled device that automatically adjusts heating and cooling temperature settings in your home for optimal performance. Smart thermostats that earn the ENERGY STAR label have been independently certified, based on actual … Continue reading →

The Brilliant Smart Dimmer Switch is available in white, light almond, grey and black. Can smart switches change light color? The smart switch is connected to an “ordinary” light bulb, which doesn’t have the ability to change color. With a … Continue reading →

This, in essence, is the main drive behind Digital Twin architecture and technology – to entirely replicate the physical world in a digital landscape, giving companies new freedoms, opportunities, and advantages. What is next for IoT? The future of IoT … Continue reading →

Wi-Fi is the wireless technology used to connect computers, tablets, smartphones and other devices to the internet. Wi-Fi is the radio signal sent from a wireless router to a nearby device, which translates the signal into data you can see … Continue reading →

Can smart home automation increase home values? Yes. Smart home systems are now being factored into appraisals for home sales. Having devices such as smart thermostats, smart smoke detectors, and home security systems have not only proven to increase a … Continue reading →

Can I use my Android phone as a game controller? Mobile Gamepad uses accelerometer in your Android smartphone to enable gamers motion control. To do this, simply enable motion mode, and place your finger where the D-Pad once was. You … Continue reading →

Here are the smart bulbs that work with Alexa TP-Link LB100 LED – $20 each. TP-Link LB110 LED – $25 each. TP-Link LB120 LED – $35 each. Lifx White 800 LED – $40 each. Lifx Color 1000 LED – $60 … Continue reading →

White LED fixtures create a more pleasant environment, and the spectrum is similarly useful to plants as purple light, but fixtures are usually less efficient. Red+white LED fixtures create a pinkish light that seems to be a good compromise between … Continue reading →

A plug and play LED is a fixture where you can install LED bulbs to what was once a fluorescent bulb. This is an easy solution and requires minimal effort on your part. Since it works with the existing ballast, … Continue reading →

All artificial light, including LEDs, fluorescent bulbs and incandescent bulbs, can interrupt normal sleep patterns. The body’s biological clock works in rhythms that are set by the amount of light and dark the body is exposed to. This is called … Continue reading →

Summary – How to stop LEDs flickering Always drive LED products using an LED power supply that’s designed for the job. Make sure all your LED products are compatible with the control circuits and power supply you’re using. Check for … Continue reading →