Supercharge Your iOS Smart Automation Siri Shortcuts allow Apple users to combine multiple apps and smart home actions into a single tap or Siri command. By building custom shortcuts, you can automate repetitive tasks and control HomeKit devices with extreme…
Late-Night Smart Home Convenience If you need to turn off the lights or set an alarm late at night when your family is sleeping, shouting commands at Alexa is not an option. Fortunately, Amazon Echo devices feature “Whisper Mode.” When…
Battle of the Smart Home Ecosystems Choosing a smart home ecosystem is a long-term commitment. The two most popular premium systems, Google Home and Apple HomeKit, offer very different approaches to home automation. Let’s compare their strengths and weaknesses to…
Get Your Echo Device Listening Again It can be highly frustrating when you say your wake word and your Echo speaker sits silent with a spinning blue ring or ignores you completely. If Alexa is not responding to your commands,…
Enjoy Your Favorite Music Hands-Free By default, Amazon Echo devices use Amazon Music as their primary audio source. However, if you are a Spotify subscriber, you can easily link your account to Alexa. This allows you to play your custom…
Automate Your Day with Smart Routines Having a smart home isn’t just about controlling lights with your voice—it’s about automation. Amazon Alexa Routines allow you to trigger multiple actions with a single command or event. Here are 10 essential Alexa…
