Can you convert blinds to automatic? It’s an out-of-the-box installation kit that turns your existing pull cord blinds into motorized blinds that can be controlled from your phone. Best of all, it’s less than $100. The Automation Kit works on … Continue reading →

Smart city benefits Air quality tester. Safer cities. Smart city technology like Wi-Fi, IoT, and surveillance cameras can improve resident safety and increase incident response times. Surveillance camera. Upgraded infrastructure. Strain gauge. Better citizen collaboration and feedback. What are the … Continue reading →

Why is my thermostat not connecting to my boiler? When you have a wired thermostat that does not properly control the boiler, the problem can either be due to a faulty wiring, a damaged component, or an outdated unit. In … Continue reading →

Tankless water heaters provide instant hot water the second you turn on the tap, so they have to be ready to bring heated water to your bathroom faucets, kitchen sink, shower, dishwasher and washing machine. What is the downside of … Continue reading →

Determining if a water heater is large enough for a bathtub is actually pretty simple; the water heater tank should be about 2/3 the size of the bathtub. For example, if you have a 40 gallon water heater, it would … Continue reading →

How do I access Smart Hub on my TV? You can access Smart Hub on your Smart TV by selecting the ‘Menu/123’ button on your remote. From there, click ‘Menu’ in the upper left-hand corner on the screen. Next, select … Continue reading →

How to Connect Philips Hue to Google Home Install your Philips Hue bulbs and turn them on. Then open the Google Home app. Next, tap the plus sign. Then tap Set up device. Next, select Set up new devices. Then … Continue reading →

Signs You Have Street Smarts You Stay Aware Of Your Surroundings. You Have A Self-Assured Walk. You Know How To Blend In. You Don’t Get Easily Intimidated. You Aren’t Afraid To Tell People To Back Off. You Don’t Show Signs … Continue reading →

Did you know you can make phone calls using your household suite of Google Assistant-powered devices? Out of the box, a Nest Audio or Nest Mini will allow you to contact Google-listed businesses, but not immediate contacts in your phone … Continue reading →

How do you reset the Wi-Fi on a smart light switch? Press and hold (about 5 seconds) until the Wi-Fi status LED blinks amber and green alternately to initiate App-Config mode. Press and hold (about 10 seconds) until the Wi-Fi … Continue reading →

The verdict. Google’s $130 Nest Thermostat is an excellent affordable smart thermostat. Its design has a premium feel, it’s easy to set up and use — and it works well, both when using the new side controls at the thermostat … Continue reading →

Using GFCI extension cords offers protection against electric shocks and potentially lethal electrocutions.If there is a discrepancy between the amount of amperage current flowing and amperage current returning, the GFCI quickly turns off power to that circuit to protect the … Continue reading →

16 million colours. 16 million colours to choose from when you want to have fun. Choose from our tuneable, dimmable or colour changing bulbs. How many different colors of light bulbs are there? threeThe three primary types of light bulb … Continue reading →

Economy 7 Meter Read the numbers from left to right, including any zeros and ignoring the last digit of each rate. Your low rate is often referred to as your ‘night reading’ while the normal rate is also known as … Continue reading →

As a general rule of thumb, for every 10 to 12 smart devices, add around 5 Mbps to your internet plan and another 5 Mbps if you want to install cameras. How much bandwidth is needed for a smart home? … Continue reading →