the-ambient7 小时
Apple set to ramp up smart home efforts: new hub and security camera incoming
Apple has been a bit quiet on the smart home hardware front - the latest HomePod launched in early 2023 and we haven’t had a ...
the-ambient1 天
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) vs Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen): What’s ...
The first Nest Learning Thermostat launched 13 years ago back in 2011, followed by the 2nd generation in 2012. Google then acquired Nest Labs in 2014 and the third generation of the popular thermostat ...
the-ambient2 天
How to connect your Ikea Trådfri smart bulbs to Apple HomeKit
Ikea’s Trådfri smart bulbs and smart home devices are much cheaper than the likes of Philips Hue – and there are a number of options available too – so it’s a good way of connecting up your home ...
the-ambient2 天
How to get Ikea Trådfri smart light bulbs working with Philips Hue
Did you know that you can get Ikea’s Trådfri smart light bulbs showing up – and controllable – within your Philips Hue app? Yes, you really can fill your whole house up with smart bulbs without ...
the-ambient5 天
How to use Alexa Drop In, Announcements and Calling on your Amazon Echo speaker
Amazon’s Alexa is a brilliant communicator, loaded with features for talking to your friends and family. Drop In and Alexa Announcements make a great home intercom system, and you can also use Alexa ...
the-ambient5 天
Blink Sync Module XR stretches home security range
Amazon-owned smart security camera specialist Blink has taken the covers off of the Sync Module XR, a new hub that extends ...
the-ambient5 天
How to set up Geofence on Ring and what it does
There are a number of settings you can change to get a better experience from your Ring Video Doorbell and cameras. You can set it up so live views appear on your Echo Show for example, change Quick ...
the-ambient6 天
Latest launch wants to tidy up the messy smart home standard
Matter 1.4 is here to save the day… at least that’s what the team at the Connectivity Standards Alliance will be hoping. The smart home standard has endured a rocky couple of years since it launched ...
the-ambient6 天
Sonos app guide: Getting to grips with your Sonos S2 system
When it comes to the Sonos app, things are a little complicated to say the least. The Sonos S2 app was previously what was considered the ‘newer’ Sonos app, but that update arrived in mid-2020 and ...
the-ambient6 天
How to play podcasts on Alexa with your Amazon Echo
If you’re a fan of the latest and greatest podcasts, Alexa can be a great way to keep up with your favorites – especially as Amazon has made it easier to get podcasts from a range of providers, ...
the-ambient6 天
What is Ring Home, how is it different to Ring Protect and how much do the subscriptions cost?
Ring announced a rebrand to its Ring Protect subscriptions at the beginning of October 2024, with the name change and new features having come into effect from November 5, 2024. Ring Protect has now ...