
The Best Smart Home Systems: Unify and Automate Your Devices
Dec 2, 2024 · (Image credit: Amazon) Amazon Alexa. Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant appeared on the original Amazon Echo smart speaker in 2014, and has since spread its wings to a plethora of speakers and other devices. You’ll get the best Alexa experience if you use a native Amazon Echo speaker, but Alexa now also appears on a host of gadgets without the Amazon label as well.
Sky Glass and Sky Stream tips: 14 tricks you should know
Dec 19, 2024 · Get the most out of your Sky Glass or Sky Stream . Sky launched Sky Glass way back in 2021 so it’s been around for a few years now – and in that time it’s seen a number of updates and improvements that have enhanced its experience. Sky Stream, meanwhile, arrived on the scene in 2022. It’s a streaming device that plugs into your TV via HDMI, giving you access to Sky’s services but ...
The Best Streaming Sticks and Devices for Your Smart TV - The …
Nov 6, 2024 · (Image credit: The Ambient) Amongst the barrage of new devices that Amazon unveiled at its big Devices & Services event at the end of last year was the company’s latest assault on the streaming stick market: the 2nd-gen Fire TV Stick 4K Max.
Amazon Echo Show 8 vs Echo Show 10: What’s the difference?
Nov 29, 2024 · Should you pick the Echo Show 8 or the Echo Show 10? We've compared the two smart displays. Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Amazon’s Echo Show line up is extensive, offering five models in total – and that’s without considering the Echo Hub.The Echo Show models deliver a blend of smart home control, entertainment, and information, and they are a great addition to a kitchen, living room ...
Clean up Alexa: How to delete smart home devices from ... - The …
Oct 23, 2024 · The short version. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet.; Tap on the ‘Devices’ tab in the bottom centre of your screen.; Tap on the device you want to delete.; Tap on the Settings cog.; For Amazon devices, scroll down to ‘Registered to‘ and tap on Deregister. For third party devices, tap on the trash can in the top right corner.; How to …
Apple HomeKit: Everything you need to know about living in an …
Your comprehensive guide to the Home app, best HomeKit tech, and more. HomeKit is Apple’s smart home system, offering a platform for users of its iOS devices to take control of their connected home.. Actually, getting technical for a moment, HomeKit is actually a software framework and communication protocol developed by Apple, you won’t see a HomeKit app on your iPhone or iPad.
The best smart sensors: Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thread ...
Nov 30, 2023 · Here, you also need to think about compatibility. Are the sensors Z-Wave or Zigbee, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi?Are they going to support Matter and Thread in the future? Do you want to buy the sensors as part of a bundle, which companies like Ring and Samsung offer, or are you better off buying the sensors individually?
Sonos Roam 2 vs Roam: What's the difference? - The Ambient
Nov 13, 2024 · Here’s how the Sonos Roam 2 compares to the original Roam, what’s changed and what remains the same. Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Sonos has been busy in 2024.
Ring Video Doorbell tips: 7 tricks worth knowing - The Ambient
Nov 7, 2024 · Get the most out of your video doorbell. Ring is the company that was responsible for making video doorbells a thing. It was the first video doorbell on the market and that arrived way back in 2014 so it’s had several years to get pretty good at monitoring who is coming in and out of your home.
Amazon Music Unlimited guide: Everything to know about the …
Nov 25, 2024 · No surprise, Amazon's music service gels nicely with Alexa and HD is now standard. Amazon Music Unlimited can sometimes be portrayed as an also-ran in the music streaming wars – it’s not quite got the brand clout of Spotify or the style of Apple Music but, with 100 million songs on offer, and more than 55 million …