Having a garage door that can be controlled from a smartphone is a nice upgrade with many advantages. There a few different styles of smartphone remote controls for a garage door depending on the scenario. For example, for a home that has a few roommates all needing to open the garage door, each person can install an app… Read More »
The Echo DOT with Alexa has become the go to controller for many smart homes with smart devices. Along with Alexa there are now many home electronics available to control with voice commands. Everything from Bluetooth speakers to smart light bulbs are easily controlled with voice commands through Alexa. One of the the more popular options is smart… Read More »
The Amazon Echo DOT is not only a fun device but also a practical smart home controller. Many devices now come with wireless Echo DOT Alexa compatibility including some smart thermostats. There are many good units available with our picks for the best smart thermostats below. As always be sure to read the reviews on Amazon, forums, or… Read More »
The Amazon Echo DOT has a lot of potential to make life easier by installing smart home devices. There are many new electronics to choose from that are compatible with Alexa and do a variety of things. One of the simplest is a Smart Plug wall outlet that turns On or Off with a voice command. Smart Plugs… Read More »
The Amazon Echo DOT along with Alexa is no-doubt fun, but can also be a very practical way to control new smart home devices. One of the more popular Alexa controlled devices is smart bulbs which work wireless and can change colors, turn on and off with voice commands, or even give a light show. There are many… Read More »
The Amazon Echo DOTis a fun device that can also be practical assistant when combined with the right accessories Many devices now come with Echo DOT Alexa compatibility. There is also many house hold devices now can come with Alexa compatibility such as lights, switches, thermostats, and much more. With that in mind here is some of our… Read More »
A smart door lock is a nice option to have since they work with your smartphone to unlock or lock a door. Besides smartphones many new units can also be used with new technology such as Siri to help keep a home safe. Another nice feature is the ability to change codes which can be given out to… Read More »
The Oittm WiFi Smart Plug is an AC outlet that can control devices from a smartphone app or Alexa device such as the Amazon Echo DOT. New smart home devices such as the Oittm can control remotely the power a device receives shutting it on or off with an app. *This unit was sent to me to review… Read More »
The iClever BTS09 Bluetooth speaker is the prefect combination of wireless sound for home use at a reasonable cost. It works flawlessly with a Amazon Echo Dot or Fire TV Stick giving Alexa a very nice output for sound. It can also pair with a smartphone, tablet, or most any Bluetooth device giving hands-free calling or… Read More »
The Amazon Echo DOT with Alexa was a surprise sleeper hit when introduced and now is even more popular. The Echo DOT is a great device that along with Alexa has many uses, from playing music, to controlling other devices around a home. While the DOT is a nice unit the built-in speaker can be lacking… Read More »