Touchscreens and keypads work even if they’re wet from rain and when you’re wearing gloves. Are smart door locks waterproof? And not only are smart locks safe, but high-quality weatherproof smart locks also defy difficult conditions. They withstand extreme temperatures, … Continue reading →

Lithium-ion, or Li-ion, is the most prolific battery technology in use today. Li-ion boasts high energy density relative to older nickel-cadmium batteries, and the absence of a memory effect, which causes batteries to lose storage capacity with continued usage. Which … Continue reading →

AA batteries. The Kevo lock operates on 4 AA batteries, and the Kevo fob operates on one CR2025 battery. Depending on usage, the batteries should last for a year before they need to be replaced. What does Kevo work with? … Continue reading →

What is the installer code for IQ panel? 1111The Installer Code (default 1111) on a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus has the second-highest authority level on the system, after the Dealer Code (default 2222). You can use the Installer Code … Continue reading →

How to Make Your HomePod a HomeKit Hub Open the Home app on your iPhone. In the Home tab, tap the Home icon in the upper-left corner. Select Home Settings. Scroll down and tap on Hubs & Bridges. The HomePod … Continue reading →

The new controller is the first Apple HomeKit-certified Z-Wave controller and is designed to add more than 3,300 smart Z-Wave products for HomeKit users.Z-Wave is the market leader in wireless home automation. Z-Wave doesn’t use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, so it … Continue reading →

Ring Alarm security system acts as a hub for other smart home devices. The new Works with Ring program puts smart devices in the Ring app — if you have the Alarm security system. The Ring Alarm’s hub acts as, … Continue reading →

Savant integrators can add Yale’s line of Connected by August Assure Locks and Levers and/or August’s Smart Lock Pro and August Smart Lock to installations for their clients and control them alongside other smart devices within the Savant Pro App. … Continue reading →

Yes, smart locks are connected to networks, and anyone with a smart lock should absolutely keep their apps updated, passwords secure and use a PIN for unlocking via voice assistants. However, smart locks do eliminate the risk of someone swiping … Continue reading →

The Yale Smart Living Home app gives you the full control of your Yale Smart Home Alarm system from your smartphone at anytime and anywhere. The app gives you the ability to: Remotely arm, disarm and view the status of … Continue reading →

How to Find Ring Doorbell’s MAC Address Start by launching the Ring app and selecting the More icon followed by Devices, then Device Health. Scroll down to find Device Details, and you’ll see your MAC address below it. How do … Continue reading →

Go to the Home Screen page where you want to add the widget, then touch and hold the Home Screen background until the apps begin to jiggle. at the top of the screen to open the widget gallery. Scroll or … Continue reading →

You control a Cove system mostly through the touch-screen hub, which can connect you directly to the monitoring center using a RapidSOS technology platform. This gives 911 operators real-time information from the security system’s sensors and cameras rather than having … Continue reading →

Kevo is not currently Apple HomeKit-compatible. Kevo requires a longer development process to become compatible with HomeKit due to the custom nature of the Kevo platform. Does Kwikset work with Apple HomeKit? It’s called the Kwikset Premis, and it’s a … Continue reading →

Open your August App and go to the Setting’s menu (gear symbol). If you’ve checked your connection and the Internet is working, try the following to reboot your August Connect: Unplug the device from the outlet. Plug the Connect back … Continue reading →