Kasa Smart. Kasa Smart lets you add, configure, monitor, and control your connected TP-LINK Smart Home devices from anywhere in the world. Does Kasa have an app? The Kasa APP is currently only compatible with iOS and Android devices, does … Continue reading →

It happens to everyone, and, technically, you can never “unshrink” clothes. Fortunately, you can relax the fibers to stretch them back into their original shape. For most fabric, this is easy to do with water and baby shampoo.After washing and … Continue reading →

Curtain fullness is the relationship between the length of the curtain track or pole and the amount of fabric used in the curtains.If your curtain pole is 1m long and the curtain is 2m wide, the fullness is 2 times, … Continue reading →

With the update to version 5.11. 14, Tasker tasks can now be called right from Google Assistant. As the developer explains over on Reddit, you can say “OK Google, run my task in Tasker” where “my task” matches the name … Continue reading →

Legrand has introduced its new Smart Outdoor Switch and Smart Outlet, which is pictured here.The Outdoor Switch with GFCI allows homeowners to control outdoor lights or other devices from anywhere with the safety of GFCI technologies. Are smart plugs GFCI? … Continue reading →

To raise an individual shade, simply say “Alexa, turn off Bedroom shade”. How do I enable features on Alexa? How to add skills to Alexa using your mobile device Open the Alexa app on your iPhone or Android and tap … Continue reading →

Fill a bucket with water and pour water into the pump casing until the suction line and pump casing are full. Reinstall the priming plug loosely to allow air to bleed from the pump. Turn on the pump and monitor … Continue reading →

Leave your heating on overnight at a lower temperature to keep the condensate warm. Although this uses energy, your boiler will take less time to heat up your home in the morning. Set your boiler thermostat to a higher temperature. … Continue reading →

Depending on the season, the ideal house temperature for both comfort and efficiency is between 68 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer, the recommended thermostat setting is 78 degrees F. In the winter, 68 degrees is recommended for energy … Continue reading →

With power turned off to the heater replace the lower element. Re-attach the control box cover, and restore power to the water heater. The water heater has locked out due to a malfunction in the control board. Reset the unit … Continue reading →

Usually natural gas is the cheapest way to heat water, followed by electricity, with propane being the most expensive. What is the most efficient way to heat domestic hot water? A modern combi-boiler, which provides instant hot water, is generally … Continue reading →

Essentially, it works the same way a sunrise alarm clock does, by playing into your body’s circadian rhythm and mimicking the sunrise to gently waking you up with light. Can smart bulbs simulate sunrise? Scheduling Smart Bulbs as Sunrise Alarm … Continue reading →

Smart Cities seek to improve people’s lives in such basic areas as policy efficiency, reducing waste and everyday problems, improving social and economic quality, and maximising the social inclusion of their inhabitants. What problems can smart city solve? Key Challenges … Continue reading →

If Alexa won’t turn on your Samsung Smart TV, chances are it hasn’t been integrated into the SmartThings App. You will need to connect both devices via their apps and enable SmartThings skills. If everything’s in order with your Smart … Continue reading →

Amazon just rolled out Alexa Guard to all Echo users. Your Echo can now listen for breaking glass, alert you to smoke alarms, and randomly turn your lights on and off. Can Alexa turn lights on randomly? If you have … Continue reading →