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In this post we review the best video doorbells and how to choose the right video doorbell for your home. Video doorbells are an effective way to secure your home and increase the safety of your family. If you are considering a video doorbell and want to pick the right video doorbell for your home you’ve come to the right place.
Read MoreIn this post we compare the Sonos Play 1 vs Sonos One. Both of these smart streaming speakers allow you to stream music throughout your home with app control. They also allow you to control your smart speaker with Alexa commands. The biggest difference between these two speakers is that the Sonos One has Alexa voice assistant built in.
Read MoreIn this post we provide you with the Alexa Thermostat Commands for the most popular smart thermostats on the market. With these Alexa Thermostat Commands you can control your smart thermostat with voice using a compatible Alexa device with your smart thermostat.
Read MoreIn this post we cover Alexa spotify commands and how to connect spotify to Alexa. With Alexa Spotify commands you can control use voice commands to play your spotify music on Alexa.
Read MoreWe teach you how to add a common C wire to the Nest Thermostat if you are having low power issues with your Nest Smart Thermostat a common wire will most likely solve your issue. The Common wire or C wire is used to provide constant power to your nest thermostat. Adding a C wire to the Nest will help maximize the thermostat performance and solve most power sharing issues you might experience with the Nest. Not all HVAC systems require the Nest to have a common wire but some do and you typically won’t know if your HVAC system requires a common wire until your Nest Thermostat is already connected.
We teach you several options for adding a common wire for the Nest Thermostat including the use of a plug in common wire transformer which can be found on Amazon and just plugs right into an outlet and your Nest Thermostat to provide a constant supply of power.
Options to add a C wire to the Nest Thermostat.
Install a Common Wire Transformer
Hire an HVAC Professional
Install a Common Wire Resistance Device
Use the Fan Wire as a Common Wire
Yes, the Echo Show 5 does work with the Nest Hello Smart Doorbell. We show you how Nest Hello works with the Echo Show 5 and how to connect it to Nest Hello.
Read MoreIn this video blog post we review the Nest Thermostat in 2019. The Nest Thermostat is one of the best smart thermostats in the market and we give you our take on the Nest Thermostat in 2019 and if it’s right for your home.
We also provide you with several ways that you can upgrade your Nest Thermostat that will increase the functionality of your Nest Thermostat.
Read MoreIn this video post tutorial we teach you how to wire a smart switch and provide you with the written step by step guide on how to wire a smart switch. We use the Lutron Caseta Smart Switches in the tutorial that don’t require a neutral wire and can be installed easily with just a few simple hand tools.
Read MoreIn this post we cover the best smart switches that don’t require a neutral. The Lutron Caseta light switches are a great reliable switch that can be installed in houses without a neutral wiring, including older houses without neutral wires.
We review the features of these smart light switches that don’t require a neutral and show you just how easy it is to install a smart light switch without a neutral wire in a video tutorial.
Read MoreIn this post we teach you funny Google Home commands that you can use with with your Google Home device to unlock hidden features, have fun with your Google Home and entertain your guests with funny Google Home Commands.
These Google Home commands will work with all Google Home devices including the Google Home Hub and the Sonos One speakers with Google Assistant enabled.
Read MoreIn this post we cover Nest Hello Troubleshooting and common fixes for the Nest Hello. We teach you what transformers work with the Nest Hello, what doorbell chimes work with the Nest Hello and how to adjust your viewing angle for maximum coverage.
Read MoreIn this post we cover the best smart light switches for Alexa. With smart light switches that work with Alexa you can control your smart light switches using your voice and Alexa commands. When you connect your smart light switches to Alexa you can set groups, create routines and set schedules. Adding Alexa control to your smart switches can increase the functionality of your home and add value.
We teach you what you need to know about smart lighting for Alexa so that you can find the perfect Alexa Light Switch for your home.
Read MoreIn this post we cover the best smart light switches that work with Google Home. Having a Google Home compatible smart light switch allows you to control your lighting using your voice with a Google Home device like the Google Home Hub or Google Home Mini.
We teach you what you need to know about smart lighting with Google Home so that you can find the perfect Google Home Light Switch for your home.
Read MoreIn this post we review the best C wire transformer for the Nest Thermostat and how you can install a C-wire transformer. This is a video blog post so we review how to install the c-wire transformer in the video.
Read MoreIn this post we teach the 4 wire thermostat wiring color codes and how to understand what they mean when installing your thermostat. The information we have on thermostat wiring is valid for both smart thermostats and older style manual thermostats.
We teach you what you need to know to wire your new Nest Thermostat, Ecobee or other smart thermostat and what the thermostat wiring colors mean and how they work.
Read MoreWe review the Nest Room Sensor that helps you better control your heating and cooling throughout your house. When the Nest Room Sensor is paired with a Nest Thermostat it can help you heat or cool specific rooms to an exact temperature by using the room sensor.
The Nest Room Sensor can also be used to report the temperature in areas you might worry about it getting to hot or cold like a basement where the pipes might freeze.
In our Nest Room Sensor Review we cover the features of the Nest Room Sensor, the best use cases for the Nest Room Sensor and how it can help you better heat and cool your home.
Read MoreWe were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at Ring Door View Cam at CES 2019 and are excited to share our Ring Door Cam Review with you.
The Ring Door View Cam is the newest addition to the Ring Smart Doorbell Lineup, it’s meant to be installed in your existing door peephole without the need for any new wiring. The Door View Cam has a great form factor and all of the great features we’ve come to love in the other Ring Smart Doorbells.
The Ring Door View Cam features 1080 HD video, a rechargeable battery pack and will allow you to view your front door from your cell phone. The Door View Cam connects to standard home wifi networks and also includes a built in doorbell button that can “Chime” like a doorbell using Amazon Alexa when connected through the “Ring” skill with Alexa.
Overall we love that Ring continues to listen to their customers to provide great solutions that meet specific customers needs. If you have a peephole, rent, have no existing doorbell wiring or live in a condo that won’t allow you to mount a doorbell the Ring Door View Cam is a great option to secure your front door because it is completely removable.
Read MoreWe describe what Nest Aware does, review how much Nest Aware costs, what features you get with the Nest Aware subscription and if it is worth it for your Nest devices.
Nest Aware provides cloud video Storage from 5 to 30 days for Nest Cameras and Nest Hello Doorbells.
Read MoreIs the Nest Thermostat worth it? Yes, in my opinion the Nest Thermostat is one of the best investments you can make in your home to save energy, live more comfortably and even increase your safety.
We explain how the Nest Thermostat works and why it might be a worthwhile addition to your home.
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