As you can see a lot of the functions that make our smart homes “smart” depends on an internet connection. Without an internet connection many Wi-Fi based plugs and switches will continue to operate, but some of the advanced options … Continue reading →

Theoretically, multiple devices connected to Wi-Fi doesn’t slow down the internet speed. But in practice, more the number of devices are connected to the internet, the bandwidth is being shared thus affecting the speed. Internet speed depends on the type … Continue reading →

75°C. Adjust the boiler controls Combi boilers have controls on the unit which allow you to set the temperature of the water that will be circulating around the central heating system and out of the taps. The best setting for … Continue reading →

On average the Nest thermostat saved US customers about 10-12% on their heating bills and about 15% on their cooling bills. We’ve estimated average savings of $131 to $145 a year, which means the Nest thermostat can pay for itself … Continue reading →

The most common fix for the Google Home “Something Went Wrong” message is to factory reset the device. To do so, press and hold the small button underneath the device for 20 seconds. After 20 seconds you will hear a … Continue reading →

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Connect your Amazon Alexa app to your Fire TV Open your Amazon Alexa app and tap Settings. Select TV and Video. Choose Fire TV by tapping the plus sign. Tap Link Your Alexa Device, then follow the on-screen instructions to … Continue reading →

Depending on your smart home platform and ecosystem, apps can be used to control your light bulbs, switches, or hubs. Popular apps that can be used to control smart lights away from home include, in no particular order: Philips Hue … Continue reading →

Most TV’s today are now flat screen LED’s and while keeping them on all the time won’t add much to your power bill it can possibly cause image burn if you don’t use a screen saver. If you happen to … Continue reading →

For example, 5GHz is faster than some Ethernet connections.Wi-Fi is more convenient than Ethernet though, and so you may choose this as the better option. It is more convenient because you do not have to run cables from your router … Continue reading →

Slow internet speeds can be caused by a number of things. Your router could be outdated or it could be too far away from your TV or computer, for example. Those fixes may be as easy as restarting your modem … Continue reading →

Smart plugs use about 1-2 Watts of power. Your energy bill is measured in kilowatts per hour.So, 1 Watt of power can translate to 8.76 kWh of electricity over one year. That’s a lot of potential energy saved. Are smart … Continue reading →

To make things easy, Hive has put together two different heating bundles, to make sure you don’t accidentally forget something. The ‘Active Heating without Hive Hub’ bundle gives you what you need to use the thermostat in stand-alone mode, that … Continue reading →

Is dark mode better for your eyes? While dark mode has a lot of benefits, it may not be better for your eyes. Using dark mode is helpful in that it’s easier on the eyes than a stark, bright white … Continue reading →

LED’s can be designed to produce light of any wavelength.Some in the lighting business have stated that LEDs do not produce UV radiation. However studies have shown that standard LEDs do create a small amount of UV. That said, the … Continue reading →