Zigbee vs Thread: Which is Better?

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Feeling stuck in the smart home world and not sure which tech to choose? You’re in luck! Learn all about Thread and Zigbee, two big names in smart home communication. I discuss their key features, differences, and how they fit into the new, interoperable Matter standard.  By the end of this post, you should have a clear understanding of these technologies and…

Kwikset Smart Lock Beeps and Lights Explained

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Kwikset smart locks are really awesome with things like sound alerts, glowing lights, and screen messages that make monitoring super easy and recognizing problems a walk in the park. But here’s a secret: not every model comes with these neat gadgets. Common signals across different models such as Obsidian, Premis, Halo Touch, Powerbolt 2, and more include … In this article, I…

How to Open a Yale Smart Lock With a Dead Battery?

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If your smart lock’s battery runs out, it might cause some problems with the app and keypad. This is super important to sort out! Keeping extra batteries is a smart move, so you don’t get stuck outside. Swapping them is usually quick, and you’ll be back inside in no time. Make sure to check the app, as many display battery levels to…

Reolink Argus PT 2K Security Camera Review

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Back in the day, sky-high prices and high-tech gizmos turned pan and tilt cameras into real fancy stuff. Nowadays, wireless PT cameras have flipped the script. Everyone’s talking about the Reolink Argus PT 2K, the new kid in town. It’s getting folks all excited and curious, eager to dig into what makes it tick. At the time of writing, the Reolink Argus…