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Fixing Common Philips Hue and Amazon Alexa Clashes

12 September 2022 by James Beetie
A list of different colors that the Alexa app supports

Even though Philips Hue and Amazon Alexa often integrate without any issues, sometimes these products will not work together well. …

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Categories Smart Lights Tags Amazon Echo, Philips Hue

Can “Account Locked” Amazon Echo Devices Still Be Used?

1 May 2022 by James Beetie
An Echo Flex smart speaker plugged into a wall socket

Amazon Echo is a line of smart speakers built by Amazon. The lineup is made up of Amazon Echo Plus, …

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Categories Smart Speakers Tags Amazon Echo

Using An Amazon Echo As A Baby Monitor (Too Much Hassle?)

14 March 2022 by James Beetie
You can use the Amazon Echo Show to view smart camera footage

Are you expecting your bundle of joy, and in a few months, you’ll be welcoming her? Then that is a …

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Categories Smart Speakers Tags Amazon Echo

Transfer Music From One Room To Another With Amazon Echo

1 May 20222 March 2022 by James Beetie
Second gen Amazon Echo Dot in listening mode

Playing music through voice-controlled audio speakers at home is becoming more popular. It’s relaxing, soothing, and immersive.  Google Home offers …

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Categories Smart Speakers Tags Amazon Echo

Echo Show: What Video Call Providers Work (And Won’t Work!)

14 March 202229 December 2021 by James Beetie
The default view of an Amazon Echo Show 8

We are closer than ever before to live the life portrayed by The Jetsons – at least when it comes …

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Categories Smart Speakers Tags Amazon Echo, Echo Show

Reasons Why You Should Now Buy an Echo with ZigBee Support

1 May 202221 December 2021 by James Beetie
The default view of an Amazon Echo Show 8

It might seem like almost everyone owns an Amazon Echo device at this point. This view isn’t unfounded. Many smart …

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Categories Smart Speakers Tags Amazon Echo, Echo Show, ZigBee

Creeped Out By Your Amazon Echo Making Random Noises?

14 March 202230 November 2021 by James Beetie
Second gen Amazon Echo Dot in listening mode

It’s predicted that in the next couple of decades nearly everyone will own a Smart Home. it comes with many …

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Categories Smart Speakers Tags Amazon Echo

The Ring Doorbell Sound Is BORING: Can It Be Changed?

20 June 202215 November 2021 by James Beetie
An outside view of my Ring Doorbell Pro 1

Ring Doorbells can be great devices for alerting you to visitors or packages being dropped off but those who own …

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Categories Smart Cameras Tags Amazon Echo, Ring, Ring Chime, Ring Doorbell

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