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Learn how to turn your home into a smart home with our knowledgeable guides to getting started. Learn how to control your homes lights, shades, and even your garage door, all from the touch of a finger.
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) vs. Nest Thermostat: Which smart thermostat is better?
The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) packs in a wealth of cool features, but how does it compare to the affordable Nest Thermostat? Here's what to know.
How long does it take to calibrate the Ecobee Smart Thermostat?
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat calibration process can last up to 20 minutes, though there's another reason you might be seeing it constantly on your screen.
Should you enroll your Amazon Smart Thermostat in the Energy Savings Program?
The Amazon Smart Thermostat is eligible for a variety of Energy Savings Incentives, but are these programs really worth the added restrictions?
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) vs. Amazon Smart Thermostat: Which is best for your home?
While the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) is expensive, it gets you several premium features. But would you be better off with the Amazon Smart Thermostat?
Ecobee 3 Lite vs. Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced: Which is the best smart thermostat?
Should you pick the the cheaper Ecobee 3 Lite, or is the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced a smarter investment? Here's what to know before making a purchase.
Why is my Amazon Smart Thermostat display blank?
There are several reasons your Amazon Smart Thermostat display is blank, including one that's part of its normal operating procedure. Here's what to know.
Upgrade your dorm with these smart home gadgets
Make your dorm a bit more comfortable with these smart home gadgets. Our top picks include smart light bulbs, smart speakers, smart plugs, and more.
What’s new on the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)?
With a larger display and tons of new tech, the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) is a big improvement over the existing model. But what exactly is new?
Echo Spot vs. Echo Show 8: Which is best for your smart home?
The Echo Show 8 offers a larger screen and a webcam, but it's also more expensive than the affordable Echo Spot. Here's what to know before making a purchase.
How to factory reset the Mila Air Purifier
Performing a factory reset on the Mila Air Purifier is a great way to troubleshoot technical issues or prep it for a new owner. Here's how it works.
How to connect the Mila Air Purifier to Apple Home
The Mila Air Purifier is compatible with Apple Home, giving you an easy way to control the device and sync it with other gadgets.
How to hold the temperature on the Nest Thermostat
Here's how to hold a temperature on the Nest Thermostat and override any existing schedules or routines.
What is a smart bird feeder?
Trying to decide between buying a smart bird feeder and standard bird feeder? Here's everything you need to know about smart bird feeders to help you decide.
How to buy Amazon Astro
Amazon Astro isn't available to everyone, but there's still a way to get the robot into your home. Here's how to buy Amazon Astro in 2024.
What’s going on with Amazon Astro in 2024?
With Astro for Business shutting down, has Amazon announced anything new for its original Astro homebot? Here's what's happened so far in 2024.
How to reset the Echo Spot
Here's how to reset the Echo Spot and restore its factory settings if you're running into issues or prepping to sell your device,
Echo Spot vs. Echo Show 5: Is the new Echo Spot the better smart device?
The Echo Spot and Echo Show 5 carry similar price tags and offer many of the same features, but there are a handful of key differences. Here's what to know.
How to customize the Echo Spot display
The Echo Spot is a highly customizable smart alarm clock. Here's how to adjust the Echo Spot clock face, enable Night Mode, change its color, and more.
Echo Spot vs. Echo Pop: Which Amazon device is better for your smart home?
The Echo Spot is much more expensive than the Echo Pop, but does its built-in touchscreen make it the better choice for your home? Here's what to know.
Echo Spot vs. Echo Dot (5th Gen): which is the better smart home companion?
The Echo Spot offers many of same features as the Echo Dot (5th Gen), but it also gets you a small touchscreen display. So, which is better for your home?
Do you need a Skylight Plus membership to use the Skylight Cal Max?
Skylight Plus isn't required to use the Skylight Cal Max or Skylight Frame, but it unlocks their best features. Here's what to know before signing up.
How to add a family member to your Skylight Cal Max
Here's how to add a family member to your Skylight Cal Max, allowing them to upload their schedule to the digital calendar and edit existing events.
Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam vs. Ring Stick Up Cam Plug-In (3rd Gen): Which is better?
There are some key differences between the Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam and Stick Up Cam Plug-In (3rd Gen). Here's what to know before making a purchase.
