Smart Plugs are very useful items. It’s easy to install. And most of them don’t require a hub. Instead, they use your home Wi-Fi network. If you have recent iOS devices, some smart plugs can be integrated into Apple HomeKit so you can switch on/off with the Home app or Siri voice command. Here are …
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There are many smart plugs on the market. It may be overwhelming when you choose what the best for you is. It’s been a while since they were released. And they got enough reviews for you to read and evaluate before buying them. Here are details and comparison of some popular smart plugs. If you …
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While Harmony Hub-based products are very sophisticated and versatile, the setting can be difficult and functions are sometimes wonky. Here are some issues and solutions for Logitech Harmony Hub-based products. No response to any commands from the remote When the remote stops sending commands, rebooting the remote will fix the problem. Rebooting the remote won’t …
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You don’t need Amazon devices like Echo and Fire tablet to use Amazon’s Voice assistance. You can talk to Alexa with nearly any device having a microphone, speaker and internet connection. Your smartphone would be an Alexa-enable device with an app called Reverb for Amazon Alexa. It’s easy …
It’s been years since Philips Hue lighting system was introduced. Since then, Philips has improved their products and added many new lineups. Though light bulbs are just one part of their system, there are so many different types that you might get confused. To make things clear, here is a list of Philips Hue light …
Gear Fit 2 is the second version of fitness wristband from Samsung. It has many improvements over the predecessor, Gear Fit. A wider display allows you to see and read the information in a vertical orientation. The display of the first Gear Fit always shows horizontally, which makes you feel a little awkward to read. …
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NFC stands for Near Field Communication. The technology is not only used for mobile payment such as Android Pay and Apple Pay or exchanging photos and contacts between two mobile devices, but you can make a set of tasks on your device and have it remembered by a piece of sticker called NFC tag. A …
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The 2nd generation of Philips Hue Starter Kit includes the Bridge 2.0 which is compatible with Apple Homekit. With it, you can control Philips Hue lights with Siri Voice command. If you have 1st generation of Philips Hue Bridge, don’t get disappointed. Philips Hue Bridge 2.0 alone is sold for $59.99, and you can continue …
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Amazon Appstore doesn’t even have Google’s apps like Chrome, Gmail, Google Drive, and many other useful apps that are normally available on Android devices. And Amazon’s Fire tablet (7-inch, 5th generation) is originally limited to apps from Amazon Appstore. However, there is a way to install Google Play Store app on Fire tablet so you can …
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Alexa is an artificial intelligence developed by Amazon. It’s capable of voice interaction and communication such as answering your questions, telling jokes, setting the alarm, telling news, weather, traffic, and much more. For a couple of years, Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Tap have been well known for devices through which you can interact with …
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