Smart Home

With a Ring Video Doorbell, you can answer your front door from anywhere in the world. But a video doorbell might not seem like much of an upgrade if you don’t enjoy the way it sounds. Here’s how to change the sound your Ring doorbell makes, inside and out, as well as the notifications on your smartphone and Alexa speakers. …

If you have an Xbox One, you can now control it with any Alexa device. That means you can turn your Xbox on and off with the Alexa app or by using simple voice commands. You can also turn up the volume, pause a movie, launch an app or game, and much more. Here’s how to connect your Xbox One …

Amazon’s Echo smart speakers are only smart if you set them up properly. Whether you just bought an Echo speaker or received one as a gift, you’ll need to set up Alexa on your device before you can start asking questions, listening to music, and more. Here’s how to set up Alexa on your Echo speaker, so you can take …

When you replace your existing doorbell with a Ring Video Doorbell, you will be able to see who’s at the door even before you answer. This smart device will send a notification to your smartphone every time someone rings your doorbell or sets off the built-in motion detector. Then you can talk and listen to your visitors with the two-way …

When you ask Alexa to play a song, your smart speakers will automatically start streaming from Amazon Music by default. However, there’s an easy way to change the default streaming service to Apple Music instead. Then you can listen to your favorite songs and playlists on any of your Alexa devices. Here’s how to play Apple Music on your Alexa …

With a Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell, you will get notifications on your smartphone anytime someone approaches your home. Then you can talk and listen to your guests using the built-in two-way audio system. Plus, unlike other video doorbells, Nest Hello records continuous video, so you can review everything that has happened in front of your door for the past …

With a feature called “routines,” Alexa makes it easy to control all your smart home devices at once. For example, you can make all the smart lights in your home turn on when you wake up every morning. Or you can turn off your smart lights, your smart thermostat, and your smart TV all at the same time just by …

Whether you are looking to sell your HomePod or give it away, you should reset it to factory settings first. This will delete all your personal information and data linked to the device. Resetting your HomePod can also fix most issues you are having with your device, such as WiFi connectivity problems. Here’s how to reset your HomePod or HomePod …

If you install a smart garage door opener, you’ll never forget to close the garage again. Plus, you can have your Amazon deliveries dropped off in your garage, so you don’t have to worry about them being stolen. Here’s how to install the Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener. Note: Before you begin, it is important to check the WiFi …

One of the many wonderful things that the Amazon Echo smart speakers can do for you is to elevate your shopping experience. Using only your voice, you can make a list of things to buy and then access said list when you’re ready to shop. Here’s how to create a shopping list on Alexa and what commands to use to …