IKEA Smart blinds can be powered by line voltage, low voltage, battery, and even solar power. Each power source has a benefits and a downsides. You might assume that smart…
How Are Smart Blinds Powered?
Don’t Reset Your Hue Bridge to Fix Problems, Use One of These Apps
Philips Third-party apps for the Hue smart light system let you access settings and entries on your Hue Bridge that you can’t find with the Hue app. Every now and…
What Do “Built on Thread” and “Requires Border Router” Logos Mean?
Thread Group “Built on Thread” logos and the related variations indicate a smart home device uses the low-power mesh network protocol Thread for connectivity. If you’re shopping for smart home…
5 Smart Home Features You Should Use While On Vacation
Justin_Krug/Shutterstock.com Your smart home gear isn’t just for your comfort and enjoyment when you’re home. It’s absolutely invaluable when you’re on vacation. Here are common features and benefits you should…
How Long Do Smart Blind Batteries Last?
Lutron Smart blind batteries require replacement or recharging every 6-12 months on average. Some manufacturers offer options that last for years between maintenance. Most smart blinds on the market aren’t…
Wyze Cam Pan V3 Has Double the Tilt Motion, Only Costs $34
Wyze Wyze has been selling low-cost smart security cameras for years, with a few different models to choose from. Now the company has updated its panning camera with a new…
Roborock Debuts Its Most Sophisticated Robot Vacuum Yet
Justin Duino / How-To Geek Roborock has updated its popular robot vacuum line with the sales pitch “Forget about cleaning, really.” With the number of features they’ve packed into the…
The SmartThings Station Is a Matter Hub and Wireless Charger
Samsung Matter is the hot new smart home connectivity standard, and CES 2023 is full of devices built for it. Samsung just introduced the “SmartThings Station,” which works as a…
How to Mount a Video Doorbell in an Apartment
Ring/Amazon When you own your home, mounting a video doorbell is pretty straightforward. If you’re in an apartment or rental, it can be a bit tricky, though. Here’s how to…
Rachio’s New Timer Makes Any Sprinkler a “Smart” Sprinkler
Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Smart home gadgets aren’t just for the inside of your home. Smart sprinkler systems are handy, but they can be pricey and have difficult installation….