If your Fire TV Stick gets power from your TV, every time you turn off the TV, it cut off the power to the Fire TV Stick at the same time. It seems efficient and reasonable. However, when you turn on the TV next time, the Fire TV Stick will take quite a long time …
Roav VIVA is an Alexa-enabled two-port USB car charger. It allows you to bring Alexa voice assistance into your car. The VIVA connects to your phone via Bluetooth and uses the phone’s data connection to access the internet. The combination of the VIVA and your phone acts just like an Amazon Echo device. You have …
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Echo Plus has been released along with the 2nd generation of Echo. Echo Plus has all features of the original Echo and a built-in smart home hub. Design Dimension: 9.2″ x 3.3″ x 3.3″ Weight: 33.6 oz Color: Black, Silver, White Echo Plus looks the same as the original (1st gen) Echo. But, it’s not the …
The original (1st gen) Echo was released in 2014. Since then, Echo family has been expanding by Echo Dot and Echo Show. And, many others are created by other companies such as Google, Microsoft, Sonos, and Apple. In 2017, Amazon finally released the 2nd generation of Echo. The 2nd generation of Echo, aka All-new Echo, …
Echo Spot has been released in 2017. It was several months after Echo Show’s release. Echo Spot has the same features as Echo Show. It has a tiny screen, spherical design, and small speaker. Design Dimension: 4.1″ x 3.8″ x 3.6″ Weight: 14.8 oz Color: Black, White The design of Echo Spot may be the cutest …
Echo Show is the first smart speaker with a touchscreen display and front-facing camera. In addition to Alexa’s voice assistance, it provides visual information and allows you to make video calls and more. Design Dimension: 7.4″ (H) x 7.4″ (W) x 3.5″ (D) Weight: 41.0 oz Color: Black or White The design of Echo Show …
In 2017, Amazon introduced several new Echo devices. Echo is a now a big family. Here is a quick rundown of each Echo device to help you understand which is best for you. Echo Dot The 2nd generation of Echo Dot has been on the market since 2016. It’s the least expensive in an Echo …
Belkin Wemo Maker ($80) can control low-voltage devices such as blinds, sprinklers, irrigation system, pool pump, powered gates, etc. It connects to your home Wi-Fi network, and you can monitor and control a device from anywhere as long as your home Wi-Fi has an internet connection. As other Wemo products, you can make a schedule, …
Wemo Smart Plugs are very useful and good additions to your home automation. While they are easy to use, there are many issues like glitches in Wemo app, losing communications, etc. Here are some common issues and troubleshooting of Wemo Switch, Mini, and Insight Smart Plugs. My device is Not Detected It always happens. Sometimes, one …
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Belkin Wemo Insight is a smart plug that works in your home automation. It connects to your home Wi-Fi network to switch on/off wirelessly. Using mobile devices such smartphones or iPhones with Wemo app installed, you can turn on/off the plug from anywhere. And It also works with Nest, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT. Difference from …
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