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Function101 vs Siri: Best Remote for Apple TV? (2025)

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

I tested Function101 vs Siri—in this article, I’ll break down which remote is actually better for Apple TV. My Experience Testing Both Remotes s someone who loves Apple TV but finds the Siri remote frustrating to use, I started looking for a better alternative. The Function101 Button Remote caught my eye as a simpler, more traditional option with physical buttons. …

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SNOO vs mamaRoo: 2025 Parent Guide to Smart Bassinets

In Parenting by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare the SNOO vs mamaRoo smartest bassinets for sleep-deprived parents. Sleep Savers for Tired Parents y kids are older now, but I still remember those sleepless nights like they were yesterday. My oldest, Chris, never slept through the night-no matter what we tried. Rocking, singing, even late-night car rides-nothing worked. If a SNOO smart sleeper bassinet …

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Why is Echo Dot Red? How to Fix It [Steady or Blinking]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I’ll help you answer the question ā€œwhy is Echo Dot Redā€ and walk you through how to fix it step by step. Echo Dot’s Mysterious Light Ring love the Amazon Echo line of smart speakers. I currently have four Echo Dots in addition to several other Alexa electronic devices that include two Echo Shows, a Fire TV …

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Meural Canvas vs Samsung Frame: Art. Ask for More.

In Digital Frames by Tim Brennan

In this article, I’ll give a non-art connoisseur’s thoughts and opinions on the Meural Canvas vs Samsung Frame digital art/photo frames. Art. Ask For More. You might recall this tagline for an Americans for the Arts ad campaign that first aired in the 80s and was narrated by Donald Trump-er, I mean Alec Baldwin. It was designed to encourage parents …

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11 Wicked Smart Home Yard Ideas for 2025

In Lawn & Garden by Tim Brennan

In this post, I am happy to present you with 11 ‘wicked’ cool smart home yard ideas. These include smart outdoor lighting, some ideas to smarten up your lawn and landscape, and a few ideas that are just plain fun! Oh, and if you are an Amazon Alexa user, read until the end for a link to my article about …

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SNOO vs mamaRoo vs Graco: 3 Brilliant Bassinets for 2025

In Parenting by Tim Brennan

In this article, I provide a thoroughly researched comparison of the SNOO vs mamaRoo vs Graco smart sleepers and bassinets, or ā€œbass-i-nestā€ as SNOO would say. I’ll compare them side by side and also include some videos so you can see them live in action. Related Posts: A couple of you had asked me to do a comparison of just …

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How to Connect Alexa to Samsung Smart TVs (2025 Guide)

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this blog post, I will show you the five easiest ways to to connect Alexa to Samsung Smart TVs. These are the latest methods that you can employ right now. From Frustration To Voice Control never thought setting up my Samsung Smart TV with Amazon Alexa would be so frustrating. After multiple failed attempts, scanning a QR code, and …