These HomeKit devices help through the hot days
We were amazed when we looked at the weather forecast for this week. At times it should be 33°C in NYC. That didn’t happen, but the upper end of the 30°C is already quite hot….
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Best Alexa gadgets for every summer type
Who wouldn’t want a personal assistant to fan you out in summer, serve ice-cold cocktails and provide entertainment? Alexa can do all that – at least almost. She doesn’t quite succeed in preparing cocktails yet,…
Roller shutter control in the Smart Home – what is possible?
Roller shutters that close or open automatically during the absence of the occupants at flexible times have many advantages. When the storm is looming, can the shutters be lowered from a distance? Increase safety during…
Amazon Alexa no longer responds? This helps
Smart technology is very practical as long as it works smoothly. But what if Alexa doesn’t listen to a voice command anymore and Echo just won’t start? We have searched and found solutions for these…
How to install Netvue Orb Camera?
Today, we will help you install a Netvue Orb Cam camera. Not that it is difficult, but there may be subtleties to consider. What is the advantage of this type of connected camera working with…
Automatic watering control – Smart irrigation for 2019
In recent years, the number of record summers has increased significantly. If you hope for too long for rain or leave your garden unattended during a holiday, you risk serious plant damage. Even a day…
Smart Home with Raspberry Pi – What is possible?
A Smart Home and its components can be quite expensive. If you have technical understanding and craft skills, you can build your own Smart Home with the Raspberry Pi single-board computer and matching accessories. We…
Apple HomeKit: HomeKit compatible smart home devices
Anyone who already has Siri on their iPhone and buys a HomeKit-based Smart Home would naturally like to use it to control as many household appliances as possible. However, only Apple-certified (works with HomeKit) components…
Smart Home: Advantages and disadvantages in an expert overview
In a smart home, many devices automatically communicate with each other and thus relieve residents of annoying everyday decisions. Ideally, however, not only does the heating adapt to the weather and the light of the…
Samsung SmartThings: these devices and systems are compatible
Open Smart Home systems, such as Samsung SmartThings, have the advantage that they can be networked with a particularly large number of brands. In most cases it is enough to buy the manufacturer’s own hub…