Smart Home How-Tos
Latest Smart Home How-Tos
Make your Ring Doorbell smarter — how to set up quick replies
By David Crookes published
Get your Ring Video Doorbell to automatically answer the door on your behalf
Alexa smart light colors: All 133, listed
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Alexa smart light colors come in 133 different shades and hues; here's a list of all the colors.
Transform your space — 6 easy ways to create a smart home
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover how to transform your home with AI-powered devices, enhancing convenience, security, and efficiency for the ultimate smart living experience.
5 smart home mistakes you’re probably making — and how to fix them
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If your smart home dream is turning into a nightmare, you’re probably making these common mistakes. Find out what they are and how to avoid them from the experts.
How to install a smart lock in less than 15 minutes
By Hunter Fenollol published
Setting up your smart lock is easier than you think
How to use your smart speaker as a sleep machine
By Hunter Fenollol published
Use your smart speaker to listen to the best white noise sounds, get a briefing of your upcoming day, or control your smart home devices like smart lights or blinds.
Alexa can detect your baby crying and lull them back to sleep — how to set it up
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how you can set up Alexa to function as a monitor that'll lull baby back to sleep when they cry.
This hidden Alexa trick can stop your dog barking while you’re out — here’s how
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to set up an Alexa automation to detect and stop your dog barking when you're out.
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