It’s safe to say most of us spend a lot of time staring at screens. And that can be bad for our eyes. Blue light from electronics is linked to problems like blurry vision, eyestrain, dry eye, macular degeneration, and … Continue reading →

If you don’t have a C-wire installed, then you should hire a professional to install a smart thermostat.Your best option is to have a C-wire properly installed and run to your new thermostat, which means it will require an electrician’s … Continue reading →

Your ecobee room sensor is powered by a single 3 Volt CR-2032 battery. Does ecobee work without electricity? The only batter that’s in the ecobee 3 thermostat is to back-up the data and you will not be able to access … Continue reading →

Does Alexa have a dashboard? The Device Dashboard on Fire tablet lets you view and use smart home devices connected to Alexa. To customize your Device Dashboard, select and pin smart home devices and routines that you have created in … Continue reading →

Most app based smart devices work by connecting your Home-Automation devices to your home network via Wi-Fi. Those devices connect to a severer somewhere, which you then access through apps on your smart device.Some app-based home automation technology connects to … Continue reading →

Steps To Turn An Old Android Phone Into Google Assistant Smart Display To turn a Tablet into Google smart display, you need to enable the Developer Options. Go to Settings > About Tablet > Build Number – click on it … Continue reading →

Compared to fluorescent lights which dim by around 35 per cent with every flicker, LED lights dim by 100 per cent. This can cause headaches by disrupting the movement control of the eyes, forcing the brain to work harder. Are … Continue reading →

The disadvantage of GFCI circuit breakers is that after a ground fault has been detected, a GFCI circuit breaker will disable the entire branch circuit. The branch circuit will remain inoperative until someone finds and corrects the fault and then … Continue reading →

Let’s say you have a 60-watt incandescent lightbulb and you are paying 12 cents per kWh of energy. Leaving the bulb on the whole day will therefore cost you: 0.06 (60 watts / 1000) kilowatts x 24 hours x 12 … Continue reading →

It’s important to check your fairy lights for wear and tear before hanging them up and plugging them in. Worn plugs, missing light globes, and frayed cords can cause electrical faults that can start house fires. Can fairy lights cause … Continue reading →

The most common ceiling fan bulbs found are Candelabra and Intermediate. Newer ceiling fans may require Mini Candelabra while older ceiling fans may have a standard medium light bulb fitting. Why do ceiling fans use candelabra bulbs? This regulation began … Continue reading →

Perhaps the biggest drawback of LED light bulbs is that they emit more blue light than incandescent bulbs, which are more on the red end of the spectrum. Blue light can cause a disruption in your circadian rhythm, negatively affect … Continue reading →

Google Home Does Not Work with Facetime. The only video and voice calling program that works with Google Home devices is Google Duo. Google Duo can be used with a Google Home assistant, Android device, or iOS device making it … Continue reading →

Use a soft valance framed by traditional curtain panels to decorate over your vertical blinds. Simply hang a curtain rod above the top of the vertical blinds. Make sure it protrudes from the wall at least as far as the … Continue reading →

A regular smart bulb works with either WiFi or Bluetooth connections to maintain the smart home ecosystem.Smart lights rarely consume much of your bandwidth or WAN connection; however, having more than 15 smart bulbs in your home can disrupt your … Continue reading →