Ring Chime Is Currently Updating Its Internal Software (Why?!)

Looking at a Ring Chime in the Ring app and a warning says that the Ring Chime is updating its internal software

You go to update your Ring Chime sounds only to find out that your Ring Chime is stuck updating its internal software! Is this a bug or something different? Your Ring Chime can be updating its internal software because this is the firmware that the device needs in order to keep its features up and … Read more

Philips Hue’s Lightstrips: Width Guide

Back of Hue Lightstrip V4 showing how thick it is

Philips Hue’s Lightstrips are a great product: I have a few myself But one thing has always bugged me about them: they’re wider than normal. This might not sound like a problem, but it is when you try to fit them in an aluminum diffuser channel, and they don’t fit. Equally if you’re trying to … Read more

Why Your Ring Battery is Dead After Charging or Hardwiring It

Ring Doorbell brought inside to charge

Some Ring users unfortunately know this scenario all too well – myself included! You’ve just charged your Ring Video Doorbell or its battery. Then, within a couple of weeks or even days, you get the notification that the battery is dying or dead – again! How are you supposed to keep your home secure if … Read more

Philips Hue App Stuck on “Connecting” (It Won’t Load Properly!)

The Hue app just saying Connecting... and not loading fully

Philips Hue is the biggest name in smart lighting. Their tech is pretty solid all around, but some users report getting stuck on the “connecting” screen when they first open their Philips Hue app. Don’t worry, this is a common problem with some pretty easy fixes. Your Philips Hue app can be stuck “connecting” if … Read more