In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap + plus sign on the top left. Tap Add Device. Tap Cameras > Wyze Cam or Wyze Cam Pan. With your camera plugged into an outlet, tap Next in the app. How … Continue reading →

Restart Your Alexa Enabled Device Unplug your device or the power adapter from the power outlet. Then plug it back in. For devices with removable batteries, remove and reinsert the batteries to restart the device. How do I reset Alexa … Continue reading →

Go to Settings > Device settings > select your Echo Dot > Deregister. Log out of the Alexa app with the old account and log in with the other Amazon account to begin the setup/registration process. How do I change … Continue reading →

Go to Your Amazon Music Settings to manage devices authorized to your account. You can have up to 10 devices authorized to your account. Each device can only be authorized to one account at a time. Any device you download … Continue reading →

Level Locks are capable of Thread support! LET THEM KNOW if you want a firmware update! : r/HomeKit. How does the level lock work? The lock uses the Level Home mobile app for Android and iOS devices. It opens to … Continue reading →

In detail, smart locks that rely on Bluetooth and Z-Wave for connectivity and use lithium batteries can go 1-2 years, while Wi-Fi smart locks using alkaline batteries have shorter battery life, and need replacement every 1-3 months. How long do … Continue reading →

In a striking example of the law of unintended consequences, a popular automotive convenience feature, push-button start, can lead to accidental death from carbon-monoxide poisoning. A simple technical fix—an attention-grabbing warning audible from outside the car—could head off the problem … Continue reading →

The 914 has the same features as the 913 but with Wireless Capabilities. HomeConnect™ technology with Z-Wave. Home Connect technology will allow the lock to talk wirelessly to security and home automation systems via Z-wave. Up to 30 user codes … Continue reading →

All current ecobee thermostats are compatible with HomeKit, except for some early ecobee3 thermostats. You can tell whether or not your ecobee3 is HomeKit-enabled by looking for the Apple HomeKit logo on the ecobee3 packaging. How do I add ecobee … Continue reading →

When you press the black button, it locks the doors. When you put your hand inside the handle, it unlocks the door. It is software configurable as to whether the driver door unlocks all doors or just the respective door. … Continue reading →

This button, when enabled, allows you to set your lock into privacy mode. This setting mimics a manual chain lock or hinge lock. If enabled, pressing the button will disable the sound and keypad function for a set period of … Continue reading →

As a first step, open the door and hook the head of the fork into the hole of the strike plate. Close the door. Slide the fork handle in between the middle tines (teeth). Now the door is locked. Why … Continue reading →

Our Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Schlage Sense™ Smart Deadbolt, Schlage Connect™ Smart Deadbolt with Alarm, and Schlage Touch™ Keyless Touchscreen Deadbolt and Lever have all received a grade A in security, the best possible grade to keep your home, … Continue reading →

Geofencing is a service that triggers an action when a device enters a set location. Coupons, notifications, engagement features, security alerts — businesses are finding creative ways to make use of these virtual boundaries. What is the purpose of geofencing? … Continue reading →

Government regulatory or enforcement agencies may obtain a court order to access your safe deposit box in some circumstances. An example of this would be if they have “reasonable cause” to believe your box contains illegal or illegally-obtained items. Can … Continue reading →