Kasa Light Switch Is Always On – Or Won’t Turn’t Light Off

Smart Light with Orange Lighting

There’s nothing worse than having a smart light switch that gets stuck in the on or off position. Between the physical switch itself in the app, how can you troubleshoot this complicated connection? You should check if your Kasa light switch is stuck on or off should be to update the firmware on the switch … Read more

Kasa Smart Switch Makes Clicking Noise For On/Off – Why?

A Kasa HS200 smart Wi Fi light switch on my wall

There’s nothing more frustrating than wiring your first smart light switch only to find out that it’s making a constant clicking noise. What’s going on inside that switch? Well, a brief summary of the issue is: Your Kasa Smart Switch is making a constant clicking noise because the neutral wire is not securely attached or … Read more

How To Connect ZigBee Light Switches to The Hue Bridge/App

A Lutron Aurora smart switch part of the Friends of Hue program

Smart light switches are still something of a wild west frontier when it comes to smart home technology. They’re just starting to become as popular as the smart lights they control and this means there’s still a lot of conflict when it comes to how they connect to smart hubs. This leaves us with some … Read more

Does GE Enbrighten (ZigBee or Z-Wave) work with Alexa?

GE enbrighten Z-Wave smart fan speed controller

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

Do Smart Light Switches Need A Hub?

Back view of a smart light switch that requires a neutral wire

Smart switches are one of the keys to a fully unlocked smart home. These switches you let transform your standard home lighting into a seamless smart experience. Smart switches come from a wide range of manufacturers that feature several different types of controls – from basic on/off functionality, to more advanced dimming and even color … Read more

Ethernet Based Smart Light Switches: A Good Idea?

The wiring inside a UK light switch containing a neutral

If you’ve been into smart home technology or the Internet of Things for a while, odds are you’ve thought about being an early adopter for a new bit of tech. Being an early adopter is exciting. You get to try out a cutting edge technology before it gains widespread appeal, but it does have its … Read more