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What Is a Smart Home Bridge?

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How to Factory Reset Your Google Nest Hub

Need a fresh start for your Google Nest Hub? Learn how to easily factory reset your device and restore it to its default settings.

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How to Disable the Yellow Flashing Light on Your Amazon Echo Device

Is your Amazon Echo device flashing a yellow light? Here's how to disable that irritating yellow light once and for all.

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This inexpensive indoor camera works with all major smart home platforms.

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How to Manage Your HomeKit Router in the Apple Home App

Want to take control of your smart home's security settings? Learn how to manage your HomeKit router in the Apple Home app.

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Amazon Echo Show 8 Third Generation Review: Better Audio, Faster Performance

The Alexa-powered speaker with touchscreen looks and sounds better than ever.

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The 8 Best Raspberry Pi Smart Magic Mirror Projects

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5 Times Smart Home Technology Went Terribly Wrong

These smart home fails show us some of the unexpected disadvantages of using IoT devices.

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How to Create Temperature and Humidity Automation in the Apple Home App

Learn how to better tailor your home climate with the power of automation.

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How to Add a Voice PIN to Your Amazon Echo

Find out why you should enable the security feature for any Alexa-powered smart speaker.

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When you're in need of emergency lighting, a rechargeable light bulb could offer some much-needed brightness.

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How to Modify Alexa to Only Respond to Your Voice

See how you can make your Echo device more secure with a few changes to Alexa.

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How Matter 1.2 Makes the Dream of a Complete Smart Home Possible

The new version of the standard is a big step forward toward a fully interoperable smart home.

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Find out more about the privacy-oriented feature for your Ring doorbell camera.

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