One of the biggest shake-ups to wireless networks is right around the corner. We’ve been relying on the WPA2 standard since 2004, but WPA3 just started rolling out in 2020. This is a new hardware update for Wi-Fi security and it’s going to mean big changes for smart home devices. We’re going to see more … Read more
Error messages! Whether they’re from your computer, phone, car – we all hate them! The fixes often involve a lot of work, complicated measures, or are just plain costly. Now what if this happens with one or more of your smart cameras? The most common problem people usually run into when it comes to their … Read more
There’s a big security update that’s coming to Wi-Fi routers across the country and it’s coming soon. The WPA2 standard is set to be replaced by WPA3 over the next few years. This leaves us with some pretty big questions about our smart home ecosystems that are all tuned to run on WPA2. WPA3 is … Read more
Smart home cameras are very commonplace today, and many people agree that having them around the outside of your home is a good idea, especially for security reasons. But what about smart cameras inside of your home? Some people are skeptical about the idea of having an object inside of their home that’s able to watch and … Read more
We bet you’ve seen the GE Enbrighten smart switches around. You might even own some, but do you know who makes them? What most people don’t know is that General Electric does not make these smart switches. It’s always important to know the company behind your smart products. This gives you a sense of their … Read more
Security is one of the main concerns for everyone these days. This is especially true when it comes to the ongoing threat of home security. From an increase in home burglaries, to those pesky porch pirates, everyone is looking for peace of mind. When a neighbor installs Ring cameras, it’s understood to be for the … Read more
So Ring have finally done it. The well priced Ring Protect Plus plan (at $10 per month) has been effectively doubled for Ring Alarm customers. But is the new Ring Protect Pro (at $20 per month) worth it for existing – or new – Ring customers? Is the new local storage feature worth paying double … Read more
We’re always exploring new products when we want to make the most of our smart home. It can be hard to tell if a new smart product is worth the money or not. We put this article together to give you an in-depth introduction into the GE Add-On Switch and whether or not you should … Read more
GE Enbrighten makes some of the best and most versatile smart home products out there. They make their devices for both ZigBee and Z-Wave connection types which allows them to slot into the majority of smart home ecosystems. However, this does raise some questions about whether or not they can work with Alexa. Well, the … Read more
One of the biggest conveniences of having a doorbell camera is being able to not only see who’s at the door but speak to them too. This is especially useful if you’re indisposed at the moment and can’t get to the door in time. But it’d probably be even better if that person can actually hear you … Read more