Z-Wave explained: What is Z-Wave and why is it important ... - The …
WEBAug 22, 2024 — It includes enhanced S2 security framework as well as SmartStart, a setup feature that enables true plug and play for the consumer smart home. Z-Wave’s 700 series, which actually went live in 2019, made things even snappier and longer lasting, with 64% less power used and far superior memory and processing power.
Alexa and Spotify: How to connect Spotify to your Echo speakers
WEBMar 22, 2024 — Learn how to connect Spotify and make it your default streaming service for Alexa Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Alexa speakers play nicely with a host of music services, and that includes Spotify. By default, Alexa speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Echo Show turn to Amazon Music to handle your entertainment requests – as you would expect. That doesn’t have to be the case though. You ...
Amazon Music Unlimited guide: Everything to know about the …
WEBJun 24, 2024 — Still confused? Worry not… we’ve gathered all the information you should need about Amazon’s music streaming service into a handy guide, below. What is Amazon Music Unlimited? That might seem a basic question, but we think it’s worth going over. Amazon Music is the name Amazon gives to its music streaming service, which has been around for years now. (Remember that Amazon also sells ...
Spotify Connect: We explain the devices, multiroom and advanced ...
WEBNov 27, 2023 — Spotify users, here's how to get started with Wi-Fi streaming in the home If you’re all in on Spotify, you’ll want to know about how Spotify Connect works in the smart home. Despite some strong competition from the likes of Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music and Tidal, all of which actually offer better quality streams, Spotify continues to attract users in their hundreds of millions ...
Apple HomeKit: Everything you need to know about living in an …
WEBJan 2, 2024 — HomeKit is Apple’s smart home system, offering a platform for users of its iOS devices to take control of their connected home. Actually, getting technical for a moment, HomeKit is actually a a software framework and communication protocol developed by Apple, you won’t see a HomeKit app on your iPhone or iPad.
How to use Alexa: Features, tips and tricks in our complete guide
WEBAug 25, 2023 — Become an Alexa ninja with our epic do-everything guide Amazon’s digital voice assistant Alexa is becoming an ever-present AI helper in our homes, phones and even cars. The basic premise of Amazon’s voice assistant is simple – you ask questions, give commands and receive responses – but there’s a surprising amount of depth to its capabilities and, if you recently unboxed an Echo ...
YouTube on Amazon Fire TV: How to download the app and
WEBJun 14, 2021 — Official YouTube app is available on Fire TV devices Amazon’s Fire TV is one of the most well-rounded TV platforms you can use to get your entertainment fix – and it’s become even stronger since Amazon and Google patched up their differences, leading to the return of the YouTube app for Fire TV. That’s right: after spending nearly 18 months in the cold due to Google and Amazon’s ...
Zigbee explained: Hubs, the best Zigbee devices and ... - The …
WEBAug 12, 2024 — Syncing up all the top smart home devices isn’t easy, and it requires a common language to bind together a wealth of tech from different manufacturers.
Complete guide to 4K Netflix: How to get UHD in your living room
WEBDec 27, 2022 — The tech, the subs and common problems solved There’s more and more Ultra High Definition (UHD), aka 4KTV, movies and shows for 4K smart TV owners to choose from and Netflix is definitely one of the key destinations. However, for those looking to watch Netflix in 4K on their TV or PC, it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide, explaining ...
Philips Hue tips and tricks: 21 secrets for mastering your smart lights
WEBJun 20, 2024 — Do try these at home Got yourself a fancy Philips Hue smart lighting system? Then you probably want to know how to get the most out of it, and that’s where our definitive collection of tips and tricks comes in. From having your lights flash to report the weather, to controlling a Philips Hue system with your voice, or even supercharging your home cinema setup, educate yourself by finding out ...