Why Your Ring App Snapshots Aren’t Updating (& How To Fix It!)

The Ring app dashboard showing various snapshot captures

Have you been having some trouble with the snapshot feature on your Ring cameras? If you have been, it turns out that you’re not alone. The Ring snapshot feature has a reputation for being a little buggy. However, most of the fixes are easy and can be quickly done by simply updating and restarting the … Read more

Does Ring Work Better on 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi? (Can You Force it to One or the Other?)

Ring Spotlight Cam installed outdoors

Though it’s been around since about 1999, the 5 GHz band of Wi-Fi has become increasingly popular more so in the years following 2009 when home networks were first becoming popular. 5 GHz Wi-fi is a short-range, but high-speed band of Wi-Fi, and is often praised as being the best band to connect your devices … Read more

Do Smart Light Switches Work If Wi-Fi Goes Out?

Lutron Caseta starter kit with no WiFi sign on top of it

Have you been wondering what happens to your smart switches when the Wi-Fi goes out? Smart devices are supposed to make our lives easier by giving us more options to control the technology we rely on every day. However, at the end of the day all smart devices rely on a connection to the internet … Read more

Why Everyone Needs a 4K Smart Cam (Reolink Vs Ring Image Quality Compared) – New Video

YouTube thumbnail for my video comparing Reolinks 4K and Ring full HD footage

Reolink recently got in touch with me, asking if I wanted to review one of their cameras. I opted for their RLC-810A, a 4K, 8 megapixel smart camera which records with MUCH better image quality than Ring does. This video compares the Reolink 4K footage with my Ring Floodlight Cam Plus, that records in full … Read more

Can Govee Lightstrips Be Extended?

LE LED Light Strips

Putting up light strips in your home is one of the most fun and entertaining ways to add a pop of color to your décor. Whether you want some mood lighting after a long day of work, or soft lighting for a pathway at night, light strips are definitely the way to go. While there … Read more

Is Your Ring Event History Missing? (Check These Things Now)

The Ring event history timeline within the Ring app

Your Ring event history shows you all the motion events that have gone on while you’ve been away. This is a great tool for staying on top of everything from deliveries to home security. However, what do you do when events start to go missing from your history? The event history is something of a … Read more

Why Your Wyze Cam Image Is Upside Down – And How to Fix It!

Wyze Cam footage upside down

Wyze cameras have undoubtedly become one of the most popular smart home cameras on the market. This is due in part to their ease of use, compact size, and affordability. But just as with all technology, sometimes, things go wrong. One issue that some Wyze users have run into is their camera footage not displaying … Read more

The Ring Doorbell – Does it Count as a Security System to Homeowner’s Insurance?

Ring Video Doorbell 2020 release

If you own a home, you no doubt have homeowner’s insurance, in fact it’s acutally a requirement that you do! You also no doubt want to make sure you maximize whatever discounts may be available to you. One way many homeowners save on their insurance, is by using a security system to protect their home. … Read more