Roborock has announced their latest flagship vacuum and it’s the most hands-off vacuum launched to date. With this new device, Roborock have taken self-emptying vacuums to the next level. The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra has a new intelligent docking system that self-empties the dirt as well as cleaning and refilling the mop, plus it has upgraded AI to deliver a superior clean with even more convenience. The Self-Cleaning, Self-Emptying, Self-Refilling Dock The new vacuum comes with their new Empty Wash Fill Dock so it can take care of itself. The mop is automatically scrubbed during and after clean ..read more

The first of the CES 2022 announcements are inbound and one that stood out above the others is the Eufy Video Doorbell Dual. The Eufy Dual is the first video doorbell to have two cameras, a front 2k facing camera for visitors, and a second 1080P downward-facing camera to keep an eye on packages that have been delivered to a user’s front door. The front-facing camera utilizes a 160-degree field-of-view (FOV) while the downward-facing camera’s 120-degree FOV can clearly display and monitor the packages. Unlike the other doorbells in Eufy’s range, the Dual uses both radar and PIR techno ..read more

Smart thermostats have been saving homeowners money and improving their convenience for years now. But several generations in, as smart devices integrate more to automate your home, it’s important to have a thermostat that fits into your ecosystem. I’ve done the hard work for you. In this article, I’ve found all the best thermostats that work with Amazon Alexa and shared the pros and cons of each to help with your decision. Table Of Contents Can You Connect a Thermostat to Alexa? Best Smart Thermostats for Alexa Best Overall: Tado Starter Kit  Smartest Thermostat: Nest Learning Thermo ..read more

Apple’s iPhone and other gadgets have a multitude of uses, and when tied to a pair of AirPods, they become even more practical. But AirPods themselves have a neat little trick up their sleeves with the ability to use them as a baby monitor, but how? You can use your AirPods or PowerBeats Pro as a baby monitor by using Apple’s Live Listen feature. This turns your iPhone or iPad into a microphone that can stream live audio to the AirPods. Although not a perfect replacement, it’s helpful in situations where you need an ad-hoc solution. This article shows how to set up your AirPods and phone, deli ..read more

As with all Apple products, in theory “they just work!” Except when they don’t. And the Apple TV is prone to quite a few audio quirks and failures that are, fortunately, usually pretty easy to solve. Follow this guide to sort out your Apple TV acoustic woes and get back to high-fidelity surround sound. Table Of Contents Fixes to No Sound on Apple TV 1. Check the Cables Are Still Connected and Reset the HDMI Connection 2. Try Restarting Your Apple TV and Check Your Have the Latest Firmware 3. Check Your Audio Settings 4. Ensure the ‘Reduce Loud Sounds’ Setting Hasn’t Been Activated 5. Try C ..read more

If you’re a new Apple TV owner or you’re considering purchasing one, you may be wondering whether it’s possible to watch Freeview directly on your Apple TV? No, you cannot watch Freeview on an Apple TV using native features because it does not have an aerial input. However, if you have the Apple TV 4th generation (launched 2015) or the newer Apple TV 4K, you can install the broadcaster apps such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, and All4 to access live TV channels. Keep reading to find out more about which channels you can access live on an Apple TV and for a third party app that brings all the channel ..read more

Apple’s AirTags are the iOS-specific equivalent of NFC tags that work on both Android and Apple devices. But Apple being Apple, AirTags work better and smarter on Apple devices, giving users more options and creating more fun ways to get creative with them. Table Of Contents 1. Don’t Lose Your Belongings 2. Trigger Smart Home Automations 3. Find or Track Your Pet 4. Keep Track of Your Bike 5. Playing Games and Scavenger Hunts 6. Keep Your Child’s Favourite Toy Safe 7. Track Your Parcels 8. Use AirTags to Remember Where You Parked 9. Add Fashion Accessories With AirTags 10. Find Your Lost Dr ..read more

As security becomes increasingly important to people, we are spending more money on keeping our families and possessions safe, and the Smart Home industry has been quick to offer us solutions. Today we are going to be looking at the best security lights with built-in cameras, to help you decide which one would be best for your home. Table Of Contents Quick Summary Things to Keep in Mind Best Security Lights with Built-in Camera Best Overall: Ring Floodlight Cam Runner Up: Netatmo Outdoor Light Best Without Subscription: Eufy Floodlight Cam Budget Pick: Foscam Best for Small Spaces: Ring Sp ..read more

Spotify and Alexa should play nicely with each other, but as with all things in the world of smart home tech, this isn’t always the case. There are many settings and background connections that need to work together for a seamless experience. If you’re having difficulty, in this guide, I’ll share some of the main reasons why you can’t link Spotify with Alexa and how to fix them. Table Of Contents How to Fix ‘Can’t Link Spotify to Alexa’ 1. Check If You Are Logged In 2. Ensure You Have Added Spotify Within the Alexa App 3. Try Revoking Access and Reconnecting 4. Reset your Alexa hardware 5 ..read more

It’s so frustrating, isn’t it? You spend good time and money to get your perfect smart home setup, and then something goes wrong. Whilst Hue bulbs are the most reliable on the market, you can still encounter issues. So, why are your Philips Hue bulbs flashing? The most common reason that your Hue bulbs are flashing is due to an incompatible or damaged dimmer switch, you can test this by trying the bulb in other fittings in your home. However, other reasons for flashing bulbs include damaged products, incorrect installation, wiring problems or a bad circuit breaker. In the rest of this article ..read more