Inside, they all have a Wi-Fi chip that speaks to your router and home network. To set them up, you download a smartphone app that connects the plug to your Wi-Fi controls switching the plug on and off. You can also set timers in the app, and connect the plug to an Amazon Echo ...
Roundup: Govee's selection of smart lights makes the holidays brighter Apple's browser rules deemed anticompetitive, says UK competition bodyThat even includes the apps you'll need, though, to be frank, once you're into this, you are going to be eyeing up more and better hardware a...
By necessity, all smart homes are platform-based. That could be as simple as a single accessory maker’s Android or iPhone app, but odds are you’re going to need accessories from multiple brands. That’s where industry standard platforms come in, the most prominent beingAmazon Alexa,Apple ...
A great alternative to these Sylvania lights is the Govee Outdoor Spot Lights, which regularly costs $70 for a two-pack. As the name suggests, these essentially serve as spotlights to illuminate large portions of your home (or yard) in a variety of colors. And since they don’t require ...
It's meant to be simple: you swipe to get some common controls for your iPhone or iPad. However, you can change what's there, you can get more fine control and you can even lose an option if you're not careful. AppleInsider swipes up, down and around.
They might not be as exciting as a smart speaker, but smart plugs are a great addition to any smart home — apartment or otherwise. After plugging these into your current outlets, you’ll be able to remotely turn devices on or off, set daily routines, and get tips on how to improve ...
Another idea is to pick up “panel” kits. These are sets of lights that are usually modular and allow you to add more lighting. Products like theGovee Glide Hexa ProorNanoleaf’s Shapes/Elements LEDpanels are, in essence, art pieces that you hang on the wall that also contain LED light...
After signing into the Home app with the Apple ID used to set up your HomePod, you can reset your HomePod mini directly from your iPhone or iPad. Step 1:In the Home app, find the HomePod mini tile. Step 2:Press and hold your finger on the tile. ...
This is where Apple Mail hurts us the most. We've got Macs running all day so we can have rules set up to deal with things but what we can't easily do is act on messages. It would be great, for instance, if you got a message that you could just pop straight in...
Apple's QuickTime is a 30-year-old technology but is still supported by Apple. Here's how to use the QuickTime Player included with macOS.