Hello, I have tp-link modem/router which is currently making 2 wireless networks- 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. I have pretty trash network speed in my location so it should not make any difference in internet speed whether I am connected to 2.4 or 5 GHz network. But if I connect to 2.4 GHz network with my Apple devices (iphone, ipad....), the network speed (playing videos, browsing the internet...) is slow as hell. I feel like in the early 00. If I connect to 5GHz everything is just fine. If I connect to the 2.4 GHz for example with my Asus laptop the speed is okay ..read more

I have been having problems with my wifi getting slow and dropping out frequently lately. My new neighbour has setup an Arlo wifi camera which is close to my theatre room. The amount of extra wifi channels I can see in the theatre room is getting bigger to the point now that my HTPC wont even connect to my wifi. I attempted to setup an old Huawei HG659 as an access point but after a few minutes of working it says no internet available. Will a mesh system help this? I will probably eventually run ethernet to my HTPC and streaming devices etc but I still need working wifi. Any help is appreciate ..read more

I’m contemplating setting up a homebridge on a raspberry pi. I have a hodgepodge collection of home automation gear gridconnect /eufy / brivis wifi gateway etc. Is it just easier to get google home and be done with it all…or should I spend the time to set it up on homebridge. Much advantage to HB over other platforms? Currently I’m using all the seperate apps to run the house ..read more

I hope this is the correct forum - I couldn't find a "router" forum! I have an ASUS GT-AX11000 router, with an RP-AC1900 extender. For the first 8 months this setup was rock solid. I have 34 devices connected, and speeds are excellent. Now, at least daily, and occassionally 2-3 times daily, the router completely drops the 5mhz channels. They are not discoverable, but the 2mhz channel is still there. Wired connections also are offline at this time. A reboot seems to resolve this. I shouldn't have to reboot a router daily in order to maintain wireless connectivity. Has anyone else experienced th ..read more

Dear all, I found that my 1.2V NiMH Eneloops cells don't work welll in some small devices, such as, pulse oximeter, label maker. And I want to get rechargeable substitutes since forever. Instead of using alkaline cells, it would be cheaper and less polluting in the long run to get rechargeable ones. Especially since I'm about to order a xtar L8 charger, which can handle 1.2V AA/AAA NiMH and also 1.5V lithium cells. May I know which 1.5V AA/AAA lithium rechargeable batteries you will suggest? Thanks ..read more

Hello, I use the AA Energizer lithium batteries in my blink camera, but they're not lasting. I need to switch out new batteries very often. I'm not sure if it's becuase the camera is in high trafficed area, always being triggered, then it's always at work? Thanks for your kind suggestions ..read more

Hello, new to this forum. Have used X10 devices for decades. Transitioning to GE Cync. Will be posting lessons learned along the way. Hoping other forum members will join in with same ..read more

Please help me select from this 2 routers: Requirements: For 1000 sq. ft. area, majority of file transfers between laptops will be done wirelessly. Pc Connected to Router with Ethernet will be accessed by TV connected wirelessly to router for streaming 4K content TP-Link Archer AX73 AX5400 Dual Band Gigabit 1000 Mbps Wireless WiFi Wi-Fi 6 Router | 8K Streaming | MU-MIMO OFDMA | USB Sharing | Connect 200+Devices | 1.5 GHz Triple-Core CPU | Beamforming 8,999 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08P94H63W/ AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router Enjoy Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for every device with the Arche ..read more

Hi, I use Smart Life app for my smart plugs/lights. Now I want to automate one of the plugs with the implementation of schedule. This is what I want The schedule will start everyday at 8am The switch will be on at 8am and keep on for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, it will be off. Then again 9pm it will turn on. And after running for 15 minutes, it will be off. Again it will turn on at 10 am and keep on for 15 minutes. This schedule will be continued till 10pm. Can anyone please suggest how I can do this in the app ..read more

Hi everyone, I have a home setup with various Google Home Minis. I just moved and since there is no doorbell I'm considering getting a Ring doorbell. At least where I live, it is far more affordable than a Nest Doorbell. I have read online that 'limited integration' between the devices is possible, but I don't care for any of the fancy features like talking through my Google Home to my Ring and so forth. The only thing I care about is if I can link them so when my doorbell is rung, my Google Homes will make a chime so I will know someone's at the door. Is this possible? I could not find expl ..read more