1 Factory Reset Remove the circular backing from the back of the sensor. Remove the battery from the battery slot. Gently lift the prongs in the middle of the battery slot with your index fingernail. Place the battery back into … Continue reading →

You can also turn off the Alexa integration which will completely disable all Alexa functions in the ecobee.I bought an echo that sits 5 feet away from my ecobee4 because the ecobee did not support 90% of the Alexa functionality. … Continue reading →

A smart meter won’t stop your solar panels working and generating electricity, and it won’t alter the amount of electricity you get to use.This means that they can’t communicate with the smart meter, and so your IHD won’t reflect the … Continue reading →

Smart energy is the process of using devices for energy-efficiency. It Focuses on powerful, sustainable renewable energy sources that promote greater eco-friendliness while driving down costs. How do you use smart energy saving? Here are five simple tips on how … Continue reading →

Just like Alexa, Siri can be summoned to turn on smart devices like lights and plugs, as well as adjust the thermostat, check if the garage door is open (then close it), and even control multiple homes from anywhere in … Continue reading →

The top 9 things that devalue a property in 2021 DIY renovations. Illegal home improvements. General state of disrepair. Odours. Poor presentation and too much clutter. Loud colours and quirky decor. Outdated kitchens and bathrooms. Your home’s curb appeal. What … Continue reading →

interior wall. The best place to position a central heating thermostat is on an interior wall, a comfortable distance from the likes of windows and doors, air vents and the kitchen or hallway. Where should your thermostat be located? Ideal … Continue reading →

Four years is a good number because it’s typically when things really start breaking: screens, batteries, etc. Sometimes you can squeeze a more life out but four years is a definite good rule of thumb if your budget conscious.” And … Continue reading →

All of Hue’s bulbs and fixtures have their own built-in Zigbee radios, as does the Hue Bridge, which you keep plugged into your router. Its job is to act like a Zigbee-to-Wi-Fi translator for your home network and your lights. … Continue reading →

Plug the hub into a wall outlet and ensure it is receiving power; if the hub is receiving power, the power indicator light on the hub will be blue. Plug the provided Ethernet cord into your router and your hub. … Continue reading →

Supporting Bluetooth as well as the ZigBee standard will make it possible to use the new Lightstrips without a Philips Hue bridge. The company’s main products work via the ZigBee protocol, which requires a hub – known as the Hue … Continue reading →

Yes, the Echo Show 5 works with Nest Hello and will let you view the live streaming video feed of your Nest Hello on your Echo Show 5. Is Echo Show 5 compatible with Nest? Although Echo Show 5 supports … Continue reading →

As long as you don’t put a bulb that uses more than 60 watts in that socket you will be fine. The good news is the energy-saving bulbs that replace a 60-watt incandescent will only use 10 to 15 watts, … Continue reading →

Making the switch to LED light bulbs offers significant energy savings over incandescent, halogen and compact fluorescent alternatives. On average, LEDs consume 80% less energy when compared to incandescent light bulbs. Can I swap normal bulbs with LED? Yes, in … Continue reading →

We recommend standard, not LED, light bulbs for garage door openers. LED light bulbs emit a signal that can interfere with the garage door opener remotes. Both Liftmaster and Genie are now manufacturing LED light bulbs that they recommend that … Continue reading →