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I hope everyone had a great Easter yesterday. Here in the U.S., most of the country is still in social distancing lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so Easter was certainly different this year. The… Read More »Keeping Up with Alexa: April 10th
Can Alexa play white noise? You bet! If you’re tossing and turning at night or just need some ambient sounds to focus, Alexa has got you covered. Alexa white noise one of my most used… Read More »The Art of Alexa White Noise: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here we are in early April, and we already have our first Alexa Newsletter, distributed on April 3rd. Given that most of the world is in some form of lockdown due to the current COVID-19… Read More »Keeping Up with Alexa: April 3rd
12/23 Update: If your looking for a Dark Sky alternative, just check out Apple’s Weather App. It has most of the old Dark Sky features built in now. It’s much improved. Update from Dark Sky.… Read More »Apple Buys Dark Sky, Impacts Home Assistant
In this series, we take a look at what Amazon has recently added to Alexa noted within their newsletter. If you’re unaware, Amazon sends out a frequent newsletter called “Keep up with Alexa.” We’ll talk about… Read More »Keeping Up with Alexa: March 27
Why is Alexa flashing yellow? You might find yourself asking this as you notice the yellow glow from your Echo Dot. I’m Isaac, an engineer with a rich background in smart home technology. The yellow… Read More »Why Is Alexa Flashing Yellow? Deciphering Echo Dot Notifications
Have you ever stood in your living room, voice assistant at the ready, pondering how to ask for the right shade of white light? I’m Isaac, with a background in engineering at Apple and Amazon,… Read More »Shades of White Names: Mastering Voice Commands
Have your smart devices ever seemed more in sync than your daily routine? I’m Isaac, an engineer with a background in Siri and Alexa development.Today, we’re diving into smart home ecosystems.Imagine a world where your… Read More »Navigating the World of Smart Home Ecosystems
The magic of modern home entertainment lies not just in stunning visuals and immersive sound but also in the ease of control. If you’ve recently upgraded to the Fire TV Stick 4K, you’re in for a… Read More »Fire TV IR Control: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Remote
Have you ever wished your smart home devices could get along like a happy family? Enter the Matter protocol, the latest buzz in the smart home universe. It’s like a universal translator for your smart… Read More »Matter Unveiled: Revolutionizing Your Smart Home Ecosystem