Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Protect are already using a version of Thread, and we might see more hardware using the protocol as early as next year. GigaOm reports that Thread Group intends to provide rigorous testing, certification, and enforcement … Continue reading →

AFCI protection is not required for outlets located outside or in garages or bathroom areas. What type of ground fault protection must be used with outdoor receptacles? In addition, in residential occupancies the code requires that all receptacles installed outdoors … Continue reading →

Arguably the easiest way to upgrade your lighting is with smart bulbs. You can swap out the existing CFL or LED bulbs in your lamps and lighting fixtures with a Philips Hue, Lifx Mini, Eufy Lumos LED or many other … Continue reading →

Security or area lighting often uses high-wattage lamps, which, combined with long hours of operation, can significantly increase electric usage. For example, a 250W floodlight that’s left on for 12 hours a day will use 90 kilowatt-hours of electricity in … Continue reading →

Not all light fixtures should use LEDs You probably know that LED bulbs run a lot cooler than their incandescent cousins, but that doesn’t mean they don’t produce heat. LED bulbs do get hot, but the heat is pulled away … Continue reading →

Are garage door lights automatic? The light feature was designed to turn on automatically so you never have to enter a dark garage. This feature is triggered when you interrupt the signal between the photo eye sensors when entering or … Continue reading →

What to Do When Your Engine Overheats Kill the A/C and crank the heat. Immediately turn off the air conditioner to reduce stress on the engine. Find a safe place to pull over. Pull over and shut off the car. … Continue reading →

How do I turn off the schedule on my Emerson thermostat? Use?and ?buttons to navigate to Settings. Press Menu to Enter. Use Next and Back to navigate to the screen that has “06” displayed in the top right corner. Use … Continue reading →

AirPlay itself is completely free. Only a compatible device such as an Apple TV for videos or a specific speaker for music or podcasts, which has AirPlay 2 is required. Does AirPlay cost money? AirPlay is built into every iPhone … Continue reading →

When you delete one of the pre-installed apps from your iPhone or iPad, you’ll lose it from the Home screen, the Notifications panel, and any connected devices and services you might use, such as CarPlay and Apple Watch.You can always … Continue reading →

Change Your Alexa Device Location Open the Alexa app . Select Devices . Select Echo & Alexa, and then select your device. Select Device Location. Enter your complete address, and then select Save. Can I move my Alexa to another … Continue reading →

Set up My TV for the First Time Turn on your TV. On the Language screen, select your desired language. On the Privacy Policy screen, select Enable Smart TV or Disable Smart TV. On the Network Setup screen, select Easy … Continue reading →

Right below the microUSB port, there is a small black button. While the Chromecast is hooked up to the TV, press and hold the button for 25 seconds. When the light next to it begins blinking, you can let go. … Continue reading →

The average payout per survey is 40 cents to $2. You can start cashing out at $3 for gift cards and $25 if you want to be paid via PayPal. You can also get coupons at Swagbucks.com and free samples. … Continue reading →

Turning off your pilot light is a simple process that will save you both energy and money. All you have to do is open the front of your fireplace, turn the Pilot knob to “off,” and then turn your gas … Continue reading →