The ESP8266 WiFi Module is a self contained SOC with integrated TCP/IP protocol stack that can give any microcontroller access to your WiFi network. The ESP8266 is capable of either hosting an application or offloading all WiFi networking functions from … Continue reading →

Description. Light Rhapsody is a set of light-strings that Bluetooth-connects to Echo devices.As an added delight, Light Rhapsody will illuminate when Amazon Music is playing on the connected Echo Device. To control your lights, you can say the following: “Alexa, … Continue reading →

To leave your plantation shutters hanging open as such, well one it doesn’t look very good as they are not designed to be that way.So if you leave them hanging open, gravity will be pulling them down on the outside … Continue reading →

Hard water is not a health hazard. In fact, the National Research Council (National Academy of Sciences) states that hard drinking water generally contributes a small amount toward the total calcium and magnesium needed in the human diet. Is calcium … Continue reading →

Distilled white vinegar is the most important household chemical when it comes to cleaning limescale. The best way to do this is to remove the fixture, whether it’s a showerhead, faucet, or anything else and soak them in vinegar for … Continue reading →

Our products are designed in San Francisco, CA and manufactured by our partners in China. Where are fellow tea kettles made? On September 25, this first batch of Stagg EKGs were shipped from China, but in two different forms. First, … Continue reading →

How to Connect a Nest Thermostat to Alexa Open the Amazon Alexa app, and select Devices. Press the plus sign in the top right corner. Select Add Device. Select Thermostat. Select ” Google Nest.” Download the Google Nest app. Enable … Continue reading →

Ultimately, you can’t force one-way mirror tint to work at night. It’s just not physically possible if you still want to be able to see outside of the window. You can do things to make the film more reflective at … Continue reading →

The thermostat has an “On” and “Auto” mode setting for the fans inside your HVAC unit. When the fan setting is in On mode, it will constantly run and condition your home or office with either cool or warm air. … Continue reading →

Alert you to severe weather To allow notifications, open the Alexa app, then navigate to Skills > Your Skills > AccuWeather > Manage Permissions. Turn on notifications, and Alexa will automatically alert you to severe weather by chiming and pulsing … Continue reading →

Bromley By Bows is Cockney slang for Toes. What does down the Kermit mean in Cockney slang? Kermit is Cockney Rhyming Slang for Road! Why do Cockneys call 25 a pony? The terms monkey, meaning ?500, and pony, meaning ?25, … Continue reading →

What is a pirouette shade? Pirouette® Window Shadings Achieve the beautiful fabric layers of roman shades with the timeless look of shutters. Fabric vanes adjust from closed to open, revealing the gorgeous area scenery. With a sheer fabric backing, enjoy … Continue reading →

On the left side, click on WiFi then click on Options. Scroll down and look for WiFiOptions. Select the number of wireless clients in the Max WiFi dropdown list and click on Submit. Note: To adjust the number of wireless … Continue reading →

The simple answer to this question is YES, Alexa needs an active internet connection via Wi-Fi to use all its functions. Can Alexa be used without internet? Without WiFi, Alexa can’t connect to features and applications like Google, music streaming … Continue reading →

How to Rewind a Window Shade Pull down the shade halfway, and allow the anti-reverse mechanism to catch. Grip the roller near each end, and roll the shade evenly onto the roller. Insert the square tips at each end of … Continue reading →