Can Alexa control LED strip lights? Well, I have recently been working to upgrade my home theater game and am planning on installing some LED light strips as bias lighting behind my TV to add to the other smart light in my apartment. This got me thinking about whether I will be able to control LED light strips using my …
How to Safely Sanitize Your Alexa Speakers [5 Easy Steps]
In this article, I present some easy DIY options on how to sanitize your Alexa speakers safely and easily, regardless of the model of the Echo smart speaker you own. I’ll include five simple steps to clean all generations of Amazon Echo, Echo Show, Echo Spot, Echo Dot, and even Echo Dot Kids Edition. Alexa, Let’s Get Rid of Some …
Best Smart Pet Doors for Small Dogs and Cats in 2024
In this post, I will give you the doggone scoop on nine of the best smart pets doors for small dogs and cats that you can get this year. Without further ado, here they are: #1 – SureFlap Microchip Pet Door #2 – Cat Mate 254 Electronic Cat Door #3 – Power Pet Electronic Pet Door #4 – Sureflap Dual …
11 Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers for Lush Lawns [Rachio vs Rainmachine, Skydrop, Rainbird]
In this article, we will explore the 11 best smart sprinkler controllers for lush, green lawns [Rachio vs Rainmachine vs Skydrop vs Rainbird and many more]. Our aim is to save you the hassle of scanning dozens of reviews and product descriptions to find the best option for your needs and budget. What are the top smart sprinkler controllers for …
Amazon Echo Dot vs Echo Plus: Go Big or Go Home? [2024]
In this article, I compare the Amazon Echo Dot vs Echo Plus [4th Generation vs 2nd Gen]. I’ll review the pros and cons as well as contrast the similarities and differences, so you can see how these two smart speakers measure up side by side. If you’re in a rush, and really want to know the main differences, here they are: …
11 Wicked Smart Home Yard Ideas for 2024
In this post, I am happy to present you with 11 ‘wicked’ cool smart home yard ideas. These include smart outdoor lighting, some ideas to smarten up your lawn and landscape, and a few ideas that are just plain fun! Oh, and if you are an Amazon Alexa user, read until the end for a link to my article about …
3 Best Smart Paver Lights for Retaining Walls [Wi-Fi, Solar & Wired]
In this article, I review three of the best smart paver lights for retaining walls you can buy today. One of them will even let you control your outside retaining wall lights with Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT (If This Then That) recipes. The best smart paver lights for retaining walls are made by: FVTLED [Best Smart Wi-Fi Controlled] LEONLITE …
7 Best Smart Outdoor Lights in 2024 [for Porch, Yard & Patio]
In this post, I’ll review some of the best smart outdoor lights you buy today. They include some awesome lighting ideas for your porch, landscape, patio, pool, garden, and other outdoor living spaces. I’ll also give you the scoop on a few options to help increase your home security too. Without further ado, here are my picks for the seven …