Set up trusted Bluetooth devices Make sure you have: Set a screen lock on the phone. Go to Settings. Touch Security > Trusted Bluetooth Devices. Touch > Bluetooth. Touch a device to select it from the list of connected devices. … Continue reading →

Smart AppLock is another decent free applock option. It’ll lock up your apps and photos, including your settings, toggles, and phone app (for phone logs) to keep all of those safe. It disguises itself as a lock screen. Are AppLock … Continue reading →

In addition to requiring a large amount of storage space on your mobile device, with extended use, the Facebook app will deplete your smartphone’s battery. Here are a few tips on how to preserve your phone’s battery life. Does Facebook … Continue reading →

In the App & Notification Settings Go to Android’s Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps. Tap on the three dots on the top right and select Show system. In the list of apps select Android system > … Continue reading →

Widgets take apps to another level by creating a larger space than a typical app icon to give you quick access to information without having to open the associated app. What are the benefits of widgets? Widgets are simple, easy-to-use … Continue reading →

With Background App Refresh, however, those suspended apps can still check for updates and new content—a process that can drain battery life. You can disable Background App Refresh completely or just for certain apps.Tap Background App Refresh up top to … Continue reading →

The battery pack is inside the door and batteries can only be replaced with the safe open. To access the override lock, there is usually a removable panel to the side of the keypad. Undoing this will uncover the lock … Continue reading →

photoelectric sensors. SimpliSafe’s Smoke Detectors use photoelectric sensors, meaning they detect smoke through the distortion of a light beam inside the detector. Photoelectric smoke detectors will detect smoke faster than other detector types but can occasionally result in a false … Continue reading →

There are 10,000 possible combinations that the digits 0-9 can be arranged into to form a four-digit code. Berry analyzed those to find which are the least and most predictable. How long does it take to crack a 4 digit … Continue reading →

New sensors can be added to our latest SimpliSafe system in one of two ways. If you are adding a single sensor, open the Menu on your keypad (using your Master PIN) and select “Devices”, then “Add device” and follow … Continue reading →

Hotspot boosters or Mi-Fi boosters work exactly the same as a cellular amplifier except that the signals they amplify strengthens the signal on your hotspot device (also called Mifi). This in turn improves connectivity and data speeds on all the … Continue reading →

Is there a way to unlock your car without keys? As long as you can pry the top part of your car door open at least a little bit, you can use a wooden wedge, air wedge, and a rod … Continue reading →

Final Verdict: A very handy backup battery and jump starter. The Halo Bolt isn’t the best option for charging laptops, but it is a strong all-around device for providing backup power to a wider array of gadgets, not to mention … Continue reading →

Smart home compatibility: Alexa Enter the Wyze Robot Vacuum, the company’s first foray into the robotic home cleaning space. Can Alexa control my Wyze vacuum? Once your Wyze account has been successfully linked, you can start using the Alexa voice … Continue reading →

How do I enter a premis lock code? Use the Premis app to create and manage user codes. If needed, you can add a user code directly at the lock without using the app. Once your phone is within Bluetooth … Continue reading →