Smart Home

With a Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell, you will get notifications on your smartphone anytime someone approaches your home. Then you can talk and listen to your guests using the built-in two-way audio system. Plus, unlike other video doorbells, Nest Hello records continuous video, so you can review everything that has happened in front of your door for the past …

All smart home devices need a strong, reliable WiFi signal to work properly. If you recently moved to a new home or replaced your WiFi router, you’ll need to re-connect your Nest speakers and Hub displays. Here’s everything you need to know about how to connect your Google Home devices to a new WiFi network so you can start using …

With a feature called “routines,” Alexa makes it easy to control all your smart home devices at once. For example, you can make all the smart lights in your home turn on when you wake up every morning. Or you can turn off your smart lights, your smart thermostat, and your smart TV all at the same time just by …

So you have multiple Amazon Echo devices in your house. You already use them to manage your smart home devices or perhaps play music using the multi-room audio feature. But did you know that you can also use them as a two-way intercom? You can enjoy this feature if you learn how to use Alexa Drop In function. What is …

When you replace your existing doorbell with a Ring Video Doorbell, you will be able to see who’s at the door even before you answer. This smart device will send a notification to your smartphone every time someone rings your doorbell or sets off the built-in motion detector. Then you can talk and listen to your visitors with the two-way …

If adults can get excited about speaking to a voice assistant, just imagine how much children want to talk to Alexa. That’s why it’s so important to know how to keep kids safe while using Amazon products. If you have an Amazon Echo, here’s how to set parental controls on Alexa, so you can rest easy at night: How to Set …

By now, you probably know that your Alexa smart speakers are listening to you and that Amazon keeps a record of everything that your device hears. According to Amazon, your voice recordings are saved to “improve the accuracy of your interactions with Alexa.” If you care about your privacy, here’s how to delete all your Alexa history and stop Alexa …

Connecting your Ring Video Doorbell to Alexa lets you use voice commands to answer your door without getting off the couch. Plus, you can connect your Alexa smart displays and Fire TV streaming devices to your doorbell, so you can see your visitors and talk to them hands-free. Here’s how to connect your Ring Video Doorbell to Alexa and how …

One of the first things you need to do after getting an Alexa device is to connect it to a WiFi network. So, if you change your WiFi network or try to use your Alexa device in a new place with a different WiFi network, your device just won’t work. Here’s everything you need to know about how to connect …

Whether you are looking to sell your HomePod or give it away, you should reset it to factory settings first. This will delete all your personal information and data linked to the device. Resetting your HomePod can also fix most issues you are having with your device, such as WiFi connectivity problems. Here’s how to reset your HomePod or HomePod …