Basic features of Google Nest Hub are available without a subscription, but users must have a free Google account to use the Hub.For the full 60 days of video storage, you’ll need a Nest Aware Plus subscription, which is $120 … Continue reading →

Overall, incandescent light bulbs pulled in the highest number of insects, followed by CFL, halogen globes, and cool-coloured LEDs. The second best light was the ‘bug light’, and the winner, with the least amount of insects attracted, was the warm … Continue reading →

Smart homes are defined by their use of internet-connected technologies such as smartphones, remote sensors and other IoT devices to enable remote management and monitoring of many home appliances and utilities. What are the examples of IoT? 8 Examples of … Continue reading →

What is a smart home? The smart home, essentially, saves energy. But its definition goes beyond that. It consists of the integration of technologies provided by home automation systems to manage the different functionalities of a household, together with their … Continue reading →

Some ceiling fans use regular sized bulbs (Medium base) in their light kits. Unlike a household lamp or ceiling light, many ceiling fan manufacturers cap the usable wattage at 60W or 40W. This means that traditional bulbs with more wattage … Continue reading →

Can I use a surge protector with a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet? No. Incompatible electronics within the GFCI and the surge protector can cause either to trip. GFCI outlets are placed in potentially wet locations such as sinks, … Continue reading →

Why is my electricity meter flashing red? It’s completely normal for there to be a flashing red light on your meter. In fact, the light shows that energy is being used – and sometimes it will flash faster if there … Continue reading →

You can see your hidden apps by scrolling down to the bottom of the Featured, Categories, or Top 25 pages in the App Store app on your iDevice and tapping on your Apple ID. Next, tap View Apple ID. Next, … Continue reading →

Because the sun is such a powerful source to light buildings, it can also produce tremendous amounts of heat. If not planned properly, using natural lighting can result in undesirable heat gains. It may seem that it would be difficult … Continue reading →

Smart light — your way Philips Hue brings smart lighting to everyday homes, allowing anyone to create special moments and automate with light. Start with Philips Hue your way: Bluetooth or Bridge. And no worries: even if you start with … Continue reading →

He followed up saying, “It’s not mobile, it’s a computer, it’s a different thing.” Apple had successfully marketed the lightweight, portable iPad as a mobile device.The iPad isn’t any more of a mobile gadget than a MacBook Air. The iPad … Continue reading →

A broken or faulty thermostat can force your system to constantly turn on and off. This makes the system function inefficiently and will cause your electric bill to rise.It’s common for thermostats to give off a reading as much as … Continue reading →

What are Smart Apps? Smart Apps are innovative systems that gather tremendous amounts of data from sensors and other sources, using machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics to make this information actionable for users and to improve experiences. What is … Continue reading →

When a switch begins to buzz audibly, it means that the current between the metal wire contacts inside the switch is arcing—jumping the gap between metal parts rather than flowing continuously through metal pathways. Can a buzzing light cause a … Continue reading →

Now they have! Control4 Programming for Home Users:For Control4’s 4Sight subscribers, they can now access all-new easy-to-use automation controls directly online for their home. Now, users have the option of either calling for a smart integration technician, or they can … Continue reading →