Dec 2, 2024 · (Image credit: Amazon) Amazon Alexa. Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant appeared on the original Amazon Echo smart speaker in 2014, and has since spread its wings to a plethora of speakers and other devices. You’ll get the best Alexa experience if you use a native Amazon Echo speaker, but Alexa now also appears on a host of gadgets without the Amazon label as well.

Dec 19, 2024 · Get the most out of your Sky Glass or Sky Stream . Sky launched Sky Glass way back in 2021 so it’s been around for a few years now – and in that time it’s seen a number of updates and improvements that have enhanced its experience. Sky Stream, meanwhile, arrived on the scene in 2022. It’s a streaming device that plugs into your TV via HDMI, giving you access to Sky’s services but ...

Nov 27, 2024 · It's a big deal in the smart home space so get yourself clued up. Syncing up all the top smart home devices isn’t easy, and it requires a common language to bind together a wealth of tech from different manufacturers.

Nov 30, 2023 · Here, you also need to think about compatibility. Are the sensors Z-Wave or Zigbee, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi?Are they going to support Matter and Thread in the future? Do you want to buy the sensors as part of a bundle, which companies like Ring and Samsung offer, or are you better off buying the sensors individually?

Feb 18, 2025 · Get the best smart home news, reviews, and recommendations. Stay informed about the latest gadgets and innovations in home automation.

Feb 3, 2025 · Your comprehensive guide to the Home app, best HomeKit tech, and more. HomeKit is Apple’s smart home system, offering a platform for users of its iOS devices to take control of their connected home.. Actually, getting technical for a moment, HomeKit is actually a software framework and communication protocol developed by Apple, you won’t see a HomeKit app on your iPhone or iPad.

Oct 23, 2024 · The short version. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet.; Tap on the ‘Devices’ tab in the bottom centre of your screen.; Tap on the device you want to delete.; Tap on the Settings cog.; For Amazon devices, scroll down to ‘Registered to‘ and tap on Deregister. For third party devices, tap on the trash can in the top right corner.; How to …

Nov 6, 2024 · (Image credit: The Ambient) Amongst the barrage of new devices that Amazon unveiled at its big Devices & Services event at the end of last year was the company’s latest assault on the streaming stick market: the 2nd-gen Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

Sep 11, 2024 · A little more conversation, a little more action. Learning the best Alexa voice commands requires a bit of time, but doing so is essential to making your Amazon Echo music, TV and general experience the most rewarding it can be.

Dec 24, 2024 · Ring announced a rebrand to its Ring Protect subscriptions at the beginning of October 2024, with the name change and new features having coming into effect in November.. Ring Protect has now changed to Ring Home, with new subscription plans, some extra tricks, and previous Protect subscription plans automatically transferring over.