Smart Home

If you have an Amazon Echo speaker, you can use Alexa Guard as a basic security system for free. Then you will get alerts sent to your smartphone when Alexa hears something dangerous happening inside your house. Here’s everything you need to know about how to set up Alexa Guard on your Echo speakers. What Is Alexa Guard? Alexa Guard …

Smart home security is essential in this day and age. The SimpliSafe home security system was designed to cover all your home security concerns using separate devices. Here’s how to install your SimpliSafe devices, including your Base Station, Keypad, and sensors. Before you begin, you should map out where you want to place all your devices. Using the manual as …

Did you know you can make hands-free phone calls with Alexa? In fact, you can also receive calls with your Alexa device, or even make emergency 911 calls too. Once you know how to make phone calls with Alexa, you won’t need that old rotary phone sitting in your living room anymore. Here’s how to make phone calls with Alexa. …

Have you ever asked Alexa a question, and she gave you a completely unrelated answer? Or have you noticed that it’s a little tricky to make her understand what you’re saying? If you know how to make Alexa learn your voice, it will be easier for her to interact with you and give you personalized answers. You can even train …

With a Ring Video Doorbell, you can answer your front door from anywhere in the world. But a video doorbell might not seem like much of an upgrade if you don’t enjoy the way it sounds. Here’s how to change the sound your Ring doorbell makes, inside and out, as well as the notifications on your smartphone and Alexa speakers. …

Whether you haven’t received your package yet, or you just have a question about your Prime account, it can be hard to know how to contact Amazon. Thankfully, Amazon has 24/7 customer service, so you can cancel an order, return an item, or even get troubleshooting tips about how to set up an item you received. Here’s how to contact …

One of the first things you need to do after getting an Alexa device is to connect it to a WiFi network. So, if you change your WiFi network or try to use your Alexa device in a new place with a different WiFi network, your device just won’t work. Here’s everything you need to know about how to connect …

When you ask Alexa to play a song, your smart speakers will automatically start streaming from Amazon Music by default. However, there’s an easy way to change the default streaming service to Apple Music instead. Then you can listen to your favorite songs and playlists on any of your Alexa devices. Here’s how to play Apple Music on your Alexa …

Whether you are looking to sell your HomePod or give it away, you should reset it to factory settings first. This will delete all your personal information and data linked to the device. Resetting your HomePod can also fix most issues you are having with your device, such as WiFi connectivity problems. Here’s how to reset your HomePod or HomePod …

If you install a smart garage door opener, you’ll never forget to close the garage again. Plus, you can have your Amazon deliveries dropped off in your garage, so you don’t have to worry about them being stolen. Here’s how to install the Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener. Note: Before you begin, it is important to check the WiFi …