Since modem technology changes slowly, you can usually use a modem for years, until it breaks, but you might need to replace a router because you want better coverage, because you’ve added more devices to your network and your old … Continue reading →

Key findings. Sixty-five percent of Americans have at least one smart home device, and many purchased the smart technology because it’s better for the environment. The most popular smart home devices among our respondents included speakers (31%), thermostats (24%) and … Continue reading →

Best House Temperature While Away: 55–80 degrees In general, it’s safe to increase indoor temperature up to 80 degrees in summer and decrease indoor air temperature to 55 degrees in winter, but there are exceptions – for example, if you … Continue reading →

How it works. Say “Hey Google” and ask your question or give a command. You’ll know your Assistant listens if the lights on top of the device spin (Google Home) or pulse (Google Nest Mini (2nd gen), Google Home Mini … Continue reading →

Search the Alexa Skills directory for “”TCP Smart””; (7). Click “Enable” skill of “”TCP Smart”“, then input your account username, password and region on the linking page; make sure the account you enter in this page is the same as … Continue reading →

If your Alexa device is not responding, this might be due to a poor internet connection. Check the cable connection of all your smart home devices. Other reasons include physical interference, wrong WiFi password, or too much distance between the … Continue reading →

HomeKit Code is scannable by the Home app during setup and is located next to the HomeKit icon, below the rest of the product information on the back of the tile. How do I connect hue to Apple HomeKit? How … Continue reading →

If the temperature of the water inside your water heater is too high, it will force your TPR valve to open and release some of the internal pressure, which can cause a hissing sound.You see, the higher the temperature of … Continue reading →

SSE plc (formerly Scottish and Southern Energy plc) is a multinational energy company headquartered in Perth, Scotland.SSE plc. Type Public limited company Number of employees 11,720 (2020) Subsidiaries SSE Thermal Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks SSE Renewables SSE Airtricity Multifuel … Continue reading →

Here is the list of five most common types of Light Bulbs along with their respective advantages. 1- Incandescent Bulbs: 2- Fluorescent Lamps: 3- Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL): 4- Halogen Lamps: 5- Light Emitting Diode (LED): What are the 6 … Continue reading →

Part 1 looks at four common types of lighting controls: panelboards, dimming controls, addressable controls, and relay-based systems. What are types of lighting controls? Understanding the different types of lighting control systems for your property Basic lighting controls. Pre-set lighting … Continue reading →

Def Jam. DMX’s record company paid for his funeral. The rapper and actor tragically passed away in April aged 50, a week after he was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack, and its been revealed that Def Jam Recordings footed … Continue reading →

The following factors are required to be considered while designing the lighting scheme: Factor # 1. Illumination Level: Factor # 2. Uniformity of Illumination: Factor # 3. Colour of Light: Factor # 4. Shadows: Factor # 5. Glare: Factor # … Continue reading →

Making the connection: Cut off the connector at the end of the power supply and expose the copper wires. Connect your positive lead to the red strip at the end of your LED strip, and your negative lead with the … Continue reading →

Elastomeric pumps use pressure to infuse medication. This pressure is created by an elastomeric layer which is molded into the inside of the pump. When the elastomeric pump gets filled, the elastomeric layer becomes stretched. The elastic constriction then drives … Continue reading →