Blue – Alexa is processing your request. The light will illuminate in circles to let you know Alexa is thinking. A steady blue light ring means Alexa has head its name and is listening.Green – A pulsing green light means … Continue reading →

Once installed as a global module you can use the node-red command to start Node-RED in your terminal. You can use Ctrl-C or close the terminal window to stop Node-RED. You can then access the Node-RED editor by pointing your … Continue reading →

Windows Open the command prompt by following this steps: Start -> run -> cmd -> press enter. Navigate to your MariaDb installation folder (Default: C:Program FilesMariaDbMariaDb Server 12bin) Type in: mysql -u root -p. GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *. Run … Continue reading →

In fact, you can keep adding as many commands as you like, as long as you don’t hesitate for more than a few seconds between commands. When you are finished, simply say thank you, and Alexa will say, “You’re welcome” … Continue reading →

You may be able to ask Alexa to play it directly, either through Amazon or a supported third-party audio service like iHeart Radio or TuneIn. Just say “Alexa, play [name of station].” You can ask for a station by the … Continue reading →

The Home Mini is also a smart home hub in that it can also integrate with Internet of Things (IoT) devices from the likes of TP-Link, Philips Hue, Wemo and more. What’s the difference between a Google Mini and a … Continue reading →

Go to store.google.com/subscriptions. Next to the subscription, select the 3 vertical dots icon and then select Change your plan. Select Nest Aware. Can I transfer my Nest Aware subscription? Before you begin If you have one camera with a 1st … Continue reading →

A good rule of thumb is to place the second node halfway between the router and the dead zone as you would with a range extender, but limit the distance to no more than two rooms, or about 30 feet. … Continue reading →

Pixel owners are reporting that Google’s Digital Wellbeing is slowing down their devices. The feature is designed to help users keep their smartphone habits in check to make sure they aren’t detrimental to their lives, providing app timers and charts … Continue reading →

You can make and receive calls on your iPad by using Wi-Fi Calling to relay phone calls through your iPhone (iOS 9 or later required). Cellular charges may apply.To make phone calls on any iPad model, you need to use … Continue reading →

Remote wipe is a feature that allows you to remove all data from your mobile device should it ever get lost or stolen. The documentation below outlines the process for Android, iOS devices, and Windows 8 phones. What does it … Continue reading →

The FBI and other federal government agencies do not send these types of unsolicited email messages.Never provide personal, banking or credit card information in response to an unsolicited email, even if the message appears to come from a government or … Continue reading →

As more people use their phones to access the internet, privacy concerns come to light. It just so happens that some apps on your smartphone could be secretly using your phone’s microphone and camera to spy on you and collect … Continue reading →

The WEA can be activated for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flash floods, and other local emergencies like dust storms, hazmat situations, and even AMBER Alerts.If you have an Android device, look for the “emergency alerts” option in the settings of your … Continue reading →

Major forms of pollution include air pollution, light pollution, litter, noise pollution, plastic pollution, soil contamination, radioactive contamination, thermal pollution, visual pollution, and water pollution. What are the 11 types of pollution? In this article, we have listed the 11 … Continue reading →