A product of collaboration between two open-source platforms – OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia – OsmAnd allows you to download seven map files for free for offline navigation. Depending on your usage and device memory space, you can choose between complete map … Continue reading →

Just like you need a wireless router to create a Wi-Fi network, you also need a hub to set up and control a Zigbee network. The hub coordinates the system, and each device also acts as a node to create … Continue reading →

In general, anyone can legally change their name for any reason except to commit fraud or evade the law. To make it official, you’ll need a court order legally changing your name. The procedure for getting that order depends on … Continue reading →

Amazon Alexa. ecobee. ESPHome. Google Assistant. Google Cast. HomeKit. IKEA TR?DFRI. Lutron Cas?ta. What devices can I use with Home Assistant? Home Assistant is supported and can be installed on multiple platforms, these include single-board computers (like example Hardkernel ODROID, … Continue reading →

How to Connect Wireless Speakers to a Television Position the wireless transmitter next to the television. Insert the opposite end of the RCA audio cables into the “Audio Out” ports on your television. Place the wireless speakers in desired locations … Continue reading →

How does Google Home work? As a smart speaker, Google Home carries out simple commands that you give it using your voice or the compatible app. You can ask it to play music and podcasts, give you a weather forecast, … Continue reading →

To set it up: Open Chrome . Important: Gmail offline will not work in Incognito mode. Go to Gmail offline settings. Check “Enable offline mail.” Choose your settings, such as how many days of messages you want to sync. Select … Continue reading →

Home Assistant Blue. Available today. The limited edition Home Assistant Blue bundle is hardware that is affordable and fast, packed in a custom-designed and gorgeous case, and powered by the most powerful home automation software on the planet: Home Assistant. … Continue reading →

SAN FRANCISCO, September. 24, 2019. TuneIn, the leading live global streaming and on-demand audio service, today teamed up with Apple to offer listeners access to TuneIn’s more than 100,000 global radio stations on all Siri-enabled devices and Apple Music. Is … Continue reading →

Amazon has figured out what’s behind Alexa’s random laugh that was freaking people out.It turns out that in rare circumstances, Alexa can mistakenly hear the phrase “Alexa, laugh” even when that’s not what was said. Alexa then interprets the phrase … Continue reading →

When your Nest is set to Eco Mode, it’ll only kick your heater/air conditioner on when the temperature in your home goes below the Eco Temperature for heating or above the Eco Temperature for cooling. How does Nest Eco mode … Continue reading →

Does Alexa listen all the time? Yes, Amazon Alexa is always listening to you, but it’s not quite as creepy as it sounds. While Alexa can hear everything you say, it’s only passively listening, waiting for its wake word. Does … Continue reading →

Aside from iOS devices, Hey Siri always listens for questions and commands on the HomePod and HomePod mini smart speakers. If you rarely use Hey Siri on those speakers, it’s worth disabling the feature for some extra privacy. How do … Continue reading →

Wireless Fidelity. Wi-Fi, often referred to as WiFi, wifi, wi-fi or wi fi, is often thought to be short for Wireless Fidelity but there is no such thing. The term was created by a marketing firm because the wireless industry … Continue reading →

Google Assistant is the ultimate answer for anyone looking for a close substitute to Siri for Android. You can ask Google Assistant numerous questions, and its responses to those questions illustrate exactly how different this software is from Google’s other … Continue reading →