Virtual assistants include Amazon Alexa and Google Home: devices which you can speak to, and they will understand what you say and respond (or carry out the requested action).
Saying things like “Alexa, what’s the weather like tomorrow?” or “Okay Google, tell me a joke” will make your smart home device reply in less than a second – something almost unimaginable a decade ago.
The SwitchBot ecosystem is generally a reliable home automation system – you know how convenient it can be. But sometimes things go wrong; I’ve faced the issue of the SwitchBot Cloud Service not working, and it’s pretty frustrating. Key Takeaway: When the SwitchBot Cloud Service isn’t working, or the options are greyed out, it could … Read more
Kasa cameras are some of the best devices to choose when it comes to smart home security because of their incredible clarity and convenient features on offer. However, sometimes you might face some freezing or lagging issues, which can be quite a security issue. Your Kasa security camera might freeze or lag during recording due … Read more
Having an Amazon Echo Show has a lot of benefits. One of the main benefits is the display. Whether it’s the 5-inch, 8-inch, or even 15-inch screen, you get a display that helps especially with viewing your smart camera footage. Another benefit is being able to see the time at a glance. Sure, in an … Read more
Ads are everywhere! If they’re not on TV, they’re on buses, billboards, trains – even Hulu! It seems that someone is always trying to sell you something. And if you want to go ad-free with most streaming services, you have to pay a fee. Annoying to say the least! But these aren’t the only places … Read more
Many homes that have Amazon Echos often have an Echo Show as part of their Echo family. Like the classic Echo Dot, the Echo Show has a lot of extra benefits and features. One feature is the ability to have a rotating photo album on your Echo’s screen. You can take photos you love and … Read more
The Amazon Echo is a staple in many smart homes. They have a lot of great features to help with everyday life. One of these features is an alarm. This is much like the alarms on our phones, smart devices, or radio alarm clocks if you want to take it back a good 30 years! … Read more
You’ll own nothing, and be happy. World Economic Forum essay, 2016 Ah, subscription services. We all love them (…right?). We can now access thousands of TV shows from Netflix, Prime, Disney+, Hulu and more. We can also subscribe to receive skincare products, printer ink, regular meals, and even clean underwear! Okay, so subscriptions have gone … Read more
Amazon’s smart home hub, the Echo, is almost as common a household staple as milk – in any form. This smart home hub helps millions of people automate their smart homes every day. Usually, they work pretty well – with just a couple of hiccups here and there. One ‘hiccup’ some are experiencing, is their … Read more
One of the great things about having an Amazon Echo is being able to stream your favorite music while you’re…well, doing anything! From cooking to relaxing, to partying with your friends – music is always a great addition. So it stands to reason that you want your music to play continuously, without interruption. It would be … Read more
It’s quite common to be listening to music on your Echo in one room, but you need to move to another room – and so you want to continue playing that song on the other room’s Echo. Google Home offer this with Stream Transfer, but what about Amazon? Amazon released a “transfer music” feature late … Read more