AMR meters These new meters mean we can read them remotely using drive-by technology. This means we can read up to 20,000 meters a day, compared to only 200 a day when we have to read them in person. We … Continue reading →

All of the water that enters the building is measured.The water that passes through the water meter spins a built-in device. Each full spin of the device measures a specific amount of water; that amount is instantly shown on the … Continue reading →

While in theory meters aren’t compulsory, a water company can insist you have one installed if you fall into one of the following groups: Use an automatic watering device (such as a garden sprinkler) Automatically fill a swimming pool or … Continue reading →

Nest Hello is not manufacture with a battery option. It needs to be hardwired. You will need to have a wired doorbell and chime installed already, or be prepared to wire your house for doorbell compatibility if you want to … Continue reading →

Bigger is not necessarily better when it comes to choosing the size of a water heater. If you install a tank that’s too small, you’ll run out of hot water before finishing the shower. And if you get a tank … Continue reading →

You can remotely control smart devices when you set them up in the Google Home app. Step 2. Connect smart home devices in the Google Home app Open the Google Home app . At the top left, tap Add Set … Continue reading →

With presence sensing, your Google Nest camera or doorbell can use your phone’s location to automatically start the video stream when you’re away and stop the video stream once you get home. You don’t have to set a schedule or … Continue reading →

“People who use Nest must be told that very private information about what is happening in their homes is being recorded and could be shared, without prior notice, with law-enforcement when it obtains proper legal process. Does Nest send data … Continue reading →

Google Wifi and Nest Wifi gather information about your wireless environment. Your Google Wifi and Nest Wifi devices scan for other routers in the area, collect their signal strength, Wi-Fi channel usage, and the set of 802.11 standards supported. Is … Continue reading →

5 Disadvantages to Consider about Online Education Lack of accreditation and low quality. Little or no face-to-face interaction. More work. Intense requirement for self-discipline. Even more intense requirement for self-direction. What are the disadvantages of online classes? Disadvantages of Online … Continue reading →

Millions of people all over the world use Malwarebytes software to protect their computers from intrusion.Because hackers only managed to access internal company emails, the computer security software produced by the company doesn’t seem to have been affected. Does Malwarebytes … Continue reading →

Yes, ultrasounds travel very well through glass, much better than through air. Glass is still an ultrasound barrier when the source is in the air because the glass reflects most of the wave instead of letting it through. Can ultrasonic … Continue reading →

The Maus Super Heavy Tank. The Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus (German for mouse) is huge. The only surviving example is at the Kubinka tank Museum outside Moscow, Russia. It does not have an engine or much equipment left inside the chassis. … Continue reading →

Modern cities use vast networks of sensors and smart programs to collect data about anything that can be successfully measured. This can include anything from air quality readings in certain city districts to the overall energy efficiency of certain buildings. … Continue reading →

How to Reproduce Sunlight Indoors for Plants Hold the fluorescent light fixture against the bottom of the shelf above the plant shelf. Screw a hook into the shelf at each marked location. Set the plants beneath the light fixture. Turn … Continue reading →