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 …
How To Connect Alexa to Samsung Smart TV [7 Easy Ways]
Want to know how to connect Alexa to Samsung Smart TV? In this post, I’ll review seven fast, easy, and relatively inexpensive ways [including a free one!] to hook Alexa up to your Smart TV and home entertainment system. You can then use Alexa to control your Smart TV with your voice. Pretty cool. Spoiler Alert! If you don’t want …
Philips Hue Calla vs Lily: What Smart Outdoor Light is Best?
Philips Hue Calla vs Lily: If you’re looking for the best Philips Hue outdoor lights to illuminate your yard, landscape, deck, or patio, you can find them right here. Hits the Spot Philips Hue Lily Phillips Hue Lily is the best outdoor spotlight you can buy for your yard. The starter pack includes three spots, yard spikes, and wiring required for …
Are Smart Lights Worth It in 2024? [Reddit, Quora, Etc.]
In this article we ask a question for the ages: are smart lights are worth it? Worth what, you ask? Worth the price and trouble to set them up in your home or apartment. Our goal is to help shed a light on whether they worth the expense for YOU. They are to others as well. The chatter on this …
13 Best Smart Alexa Thermostats In 2024
With all of the new options out there, trying to find the best smart Alexa thermostats can be confusing. Look no further, my frugal friend. I’m here to break it all down for you. I’ve organized the 13 top-rated thermostats according to price to fit your budget. The best smart Alexa thermostats are made by: Ecobee Nest Emerson Honeywell Bosch …