In this article, I present some easy DIY options on how to sanitize your Alexa speakers safely and easily, regardless of the model of the Echo smart speaker you own. I’ll include five simple steps to clean all generations of …
How to Safely Sanitize Your Alexa Speakers [5 Easy Steps]
Is Amazon Alexa Free to Use? [What She Won’t Tell You]
In this post, I explore two related-but-similar questions: Is Amazon Alexa free to use? and Is there a monthly fee to use Alexa? If you are new to the wonderful world of Amazon Alexa, you may be wondering if she …
How To Make A Dumb Ceiling Fan Smart [& Work with Alexa]
Want to know five ‘cool’ ways how to make a dumb ceiling fan smart? Do you want to add smart control to a ceiling fan so that it even works with Alexa or Google Assistant? You’ve come to the right …
Can You Control LED Light Strips with Alexa? [Hue, Goavee, Maxonar & More]
In this post, I’ll address the question: Can you control LED light strips with Alexa? Let me cut to the chase here: The short answer is yes. Many smart LED strip lighting kits have Alexa built-in for voice control. You …
How to Move with Alexa [5 Easy Steps with Video]
In this post, I’ll show you how to move with Alexa and outline the steps you need to take. It’s not as easy as I was expecting—so my goal is to make your own Alexa journey less painful than mine. …
Do Ring Video Doorbells Get Stolen? [How to Protect Yours]
In this post, I answer a slightly scary question: do Ring video doorbells get stolen? The short answer is yes of course! But take a few simple precautions and you can dramatically reduce the chances of having yours go missing. …
How To Turn Off Alexa Delivery Notifications [3 Easy Steps]
In this article, I’ll show you how to turn off Alexa delivery notifications via the Amazon Shopping settings in the Alexa app. You might want to do this if don’t want to let everyone in your home ‘in’ on everything …
Pulp Diction: Here’s How To Change Alexa’s Voice & Language
In this post, I explore how to change Alexa’s name, voice and language. Sadly you can’t replace Alexa’s voice with Samuel Jackson, Jarvis, Lord Vader, Cardi B, Morgan Freeman, or Snoop Dogg [yet]. September 2019 Update! However, Amazon announced last week …
5 Best Motion Sensors in 2020 [Hue, Lifx, SmartThings Zwave & More]
In this article, I’ll take a look at some of the best motion sensors in 2020 to automate both your indoor and outdoor lights. I’ll include solutions for Philips Hue, Lifx, Sengled, SmartThings, and Zwave and few other major brands …
17 Essential Smart Home Office Tech Gadgets [for 2020]
Looking for essential smart home office tech gadgets in 2020? Perhaps, like me and much of the rest of the world, you were recently politely asked to spend more time working from home to escape a certain disease. Or maybe …
3 Best Smart Paver Lights for Retaining Walls [Wi-Fi, Solar & Wired]
In this article, I review three of the best smart paver lights for retaining walls you can buy today. All three are highly rated and one of them will even let you control your outside retaining wall lights with Alexa, …
7 Best Smart Outdoor Lights in 2020 [with Pics and Videos]
In this post, I’ll review some of the best smart outdoor lights you buy today. They include some awesome lighting ideas for your porch, landscape, patio, pool, garden, and other outdoor living spaces. I’ll also show you a cool, new …
15 Irresistible Smart Home Valentine’s Gifts for 2020
In this article, I give you my recommendations on the best smart home Valentine’s Day gifts you can get in 2020 for him, her and the even the kids. I’ll include a special emphasis on deals on Amazon Echo /Alexa …
15 Best Wireless Water Shut Off Valves [2020 Smart Valve Guide]
In this article, I review 15 of the very best wireless water shut off valves and sensors that you can buy today. I’ll also give you my top three recommendations based on more than 30 hours of research. Finally, I’ll …
9 Best Wall Mounts for Echo Show 5, 8 2nd & 1st Gen [in 2020]
In this post, I review nine of the very best wall mounts for Echo Show 5, 8, 2nd Generation, and 1st Gen. Why? To help you make a better-informed purchase decision. Give Your Echo Show A Lift re you looking …
