And according to Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, sunrise alarm clocks can actually be effective because they tap into the body’s innate biorhythms. “There is some evidence that natural morning light can actually help … Continue reading →

Intensity in different conditions Illuminance Example 1,000–2,000 lux Typical overcast day, midday 400 lux Sunrise or sunset on a clear day (ambient illumination) <200 lux Extreme of thickest storm clouds, midday 40 lux Fully overcast, sunset/sunrise How much Lux should … Continue reading →

With Hunches, Alexa alerts you by voice or mobile push notification when a connected smart home device isn‘t in its usual state. For example, if one of your smart lights is on when you say “Good night,” Alexa alerts you … Continue reading →

By default, Alexa will call you by your first and last name associated with your Amazon account. What are the 4 names you can call Alexa? The other options for Alexa’s name are “Amazon,” “Echo,” and “Computer.” In a recent … Continue reading →

When you leave home and want Alexa to listen for trouble, just say “Alexa, I’m leaving”The white-blue ring means Alexa Guard’s “Away mode” is on. If you have an Echo Show, there will be a shield icon in the bottom … Continue reading →

Cisterns are generally circular structures made of brick or wood. Ranging from 6 to 10 feet in diameter and 7 to 12 feet deep, some were built and then lowered into the ground, while others were constructed in the ground … Continue reading →

A router is a device that is used for forwarding the internet connection to all the connected devices. A WiFi combines the networking functions of a router and a wireless access point. A wireless router (or WiFi router) works much … Continue reading →

Do I need to have a TR?DFRI gateway to use TR?DFRI light sources? No, you can control any TR?DFRI light source with a TR?DFRI steering device (remote control, wireless dimmer or motion sensor). You need a TR?DFRI gateway to control … Continue reading →

Tankless water heaters work by using an electric element or gas burner to warm the water as it travels through a pipe and into the unit. This delivers a near endless supply of hot water and provides instantaneous comfort and … Continue reading →

50-gallon. The typical walk-in tub requires at least a 50-gallon water heater. Even if your tub is not that large, you have to be able to fill it at least two-thirds full of hot water. How many gallons does a … Continue reading →

You can use Google Home as a speaker by pairing it with your smartphone, or by connecting it to your music streaming accounts. Once you’ve connected your Google Home, you can use it to listen to music, podcasts, radio shows, … Continue reading →

How do you override thermostat settings? Press and hold the temperature adjustment button. Doing this will allow you to override the current temperature for the duration of the current time period of the programming. Then you can adjust the temperature … Continue reading →

100GB data (or 100,000MB) is functionally almost unlimited. Even with video streamed in high quality you could manage around 30 hours a month (depending on the source). Chances are you don’t need that much, or would be fine with medium … Continue reading →

It Saves Electricity – Small Amount Turning a TV off at night completely and removing from standby will save electricity and will save you a small amount of money. Does leaving a TV on standby use much electricity? While your … Continue reading →

TV dongles work like a mini version of a streaming player. They plug directly into your TV and are usually powered via USB or HDMI. The advantage of a dongle is that everything you need is onboard: the power, HDMI/USB … Continue reading →