The plugs stopped working with Google Home about two years ago so you can no longer use voice commands to control the plugs. Google advises the issue lays with Green Dot and Green Dot doesn’t respond. I left a negative review on Amazon as well. Don’t buy their plugs as they don’t...
2 Belkin smart plugs cost $40 at Costco (cheapest) + $40 bridge = $80. This may be only solution for existing owners who want to bring their Belkin smart plugs from Alexa to HomeKit. However, it would be better off to just dump those smart plugs and buy HomeKit compatible devices in...
The Ecobee3 Lite is an inexpensive Energy Star-certified smart thermostat, claiming to save you up to 23% a year in heating and cooling costs with temperature optimization and occupancy sensing. It's Apple HomeKit compatible and also works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, and I...
Like the best robot vacuums, you can set a schedule, tell it to avoid certain areas, and dispatch it with your voice using Alexa or Google Home. Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini View at Amazon View at Amazon View at Walmart Best smart plug Smart Plugs are a great way to add some ...
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I’ve been using the app for several months and it has worked well as a stand-alone app, but it falls short on its integration with Alexa. The product claims to work with Alexa, but the app and Alexa controls are independent so if the cameras are enabled by Alexa, the app still show...
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Like the best robot vacuums, you can set a schedule, tell it to avoid certain areas, and dispatch it with your voice using Alexa or Google Home. Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini View at Amazon View at Walmart View at Amazon Best smart plug Smart Plugs are a great way to add some ...
Kasa’s smart plugs let you add voice controls and scheduling to any outlet. They can also help you monitor your energy usage and work with Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. $30 at Amazon (four-pack)$30 at TP-Link (four-pack) The single fastest and most reliable device in my...
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