Tag: Smart Home
Best dishwasher deals for January 2023
Washing dishes can be a big job, especially if you have a large family and often use up a ton of plates and cooking utensils at dinner. Luckily, a good dishwasher can save you a ton of hassle when it comes to cleanup, letting you relax after a good meal rather than having to worry about dishwashing. Also, dishwashers are much more environmentally friendly than washing by hand since they’re more efficient with water, meaning less water is used and
The Most Common Echo Show Problems and How to Fix Them
If you’re looking to add a smart display to your home, the Amazon Echo Show is a great option. Bringing the best of Alexa into the visual realm, the Echo Show allows you to tap into real-time video from your home’s smart security system, have video calls with friends and family using Alexa’s Drop In feature, stream from Hulu and Prime Video, run photo slideshows, and so much more.
But glitches happen,
Ring Video Doorbell buying guide: Which is best for you?
Ring makes some of the best video doorbells, and it’s not uncommon to see many of the company’s products during a quick stroll through your neighborhood. The company has come a long way over the past few years, and its catalog is now bursting with video doorbells for you to choose from. Along with traditional wired models, there’s also a robust selection of battery-powered models — some of which are rated to last well beyond six months before needing a
The Best Cordless Vacuums for Pet Hair, Carpet, Wood & More
Old-school corded vacuums are great because they can run for longer and generally deal with more dust, but they can be bulky and hard to move around, and if you don’t have a lot of outlets, it becomes a fight to find one. That’s where cordless vacuums come in because they not only let you move about freely but can also be much lighter than a corded vacuum. Of course, there are some downsides, too, such as having a limited
The best Amazon Alexa smart speakers
The best Alexa smart speakers don’t just offers support for the voice assistant — they also sound good, look good, and bring great value to your home. They often serve as the “brains” of a connected smart home, as you can give commands to the rest of your Alexa-enabled products just by talking to your smart speaker.
But with so many Alexa smart speakers on the market in 2023, it can be a challenge narrowing down your options. It’s hard
How to update your HomePod or HomePod mini
The HomePod and HomePod mini are two of the best smart speakers compatible with Apple HomeKit. Offering impressive sound quality, eye-catching designs, and access to the Siri voice assistant, the two gadgets are a perfect centerpiece for any smart home. Best of all, Apple is continuously improving their performance through software updates – and most of the time these are installed automatically.
However, if you want to manually check for updates and make sure you’re running the latest software, there
Save $150 when you buy two Arlo Pro 4 security cameras today
Equipping your home with a security camera is one of the best ways to ensure your family’s safety. If you hurry, you can get two units of the Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera from Best Buy for just $230, for savings of $150 on the bundle’s original price of $380. There’s not much time remaining on the offer, and you shouldn’t wait until the last minute before you proceed with your purchase
Should I use HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K as a HomeKit hub?
Unlike Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you won’t find many Apple HomeKit hubs. In fact, you’re largely left deciding between HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K — both of which work incredibly well as HomeKit hubs but serve radically different purposes.
If you’re trying to figure out if HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K would be a better HomeKit hub, here’s everything you need to know.
Pricing
The HomePod mini costs $99 and is available in a variety of
Buy 3 Blink Outdoor security cameras and save $145 at Best Buy
For complete surveillance to protect your family and your home, you’ll want to take advantage of Best Buy’s offer for the Blink Outdoor security camera. The retailer is offering three units of the device for just $105, for savings of $145 on the bundle’s original price of $250. There’s going to be a lot of interest in this bargain, which means stock will likely run out quickly. If you don’t want to miss out, you’re going to have to
The Show That Knows the Secret to Serialized TV
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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer reveals what’s keeping them entertained.
Today’s special guest is Atlantic staff writer Yair Rosenberg. Yair writes about the intersection of politics, culture, and religion, and is the author of our Deep