How to Reconnect Your Nest Thermostat to Wi-Fi

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Hooking up your Nest thermostat to the web really boosts its performance. Features like remote control, geofencing, and intelligent features are only accessible when the thermostat is connected to a Wi-Fi network and paired up with a Nest or Google Home app. So if you’re connecting the device to a new Wi-Fi network, or reconnecting after a Wi-Fi or factory reset, this…

14 Ways to Fix a Nest Thermostat That’s Not Heating or Cooling

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A Nest thermostat might seem like it’s doing its own thing at times. Little glitches from the software, sneaky hardware issues, or pesky wiring troubles could be causing all the fuss. These tiny gremlins can turn your comfort into a roller coaster ride, leaving you as chilly as winter’s first frost or as hot as summer’s sunbaked sidewalk. Discovering these quirky problems…

How to Connect a Schlage Smart Lock to Google Home?

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Hooking up a Schlage Smart lock to Google Home might seem like a piece of cake, but it often throws a wrench in the works due to outdated software versions. Here’s a nifty tip: when you keep all your devices updated, everything works as smooth as silk. Want to find out more? Dive in to learn how to take your smart home…

3 Ways to Add your Samsung TV to your Google Home account

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Remember, if you’re thinking about trying out Google Assistant voice commands on your Samsung TV that’s hooked up to Google Home, how well it works mostly hinges on when your TV was made. Keep reading to learn how to connect your Samsung TV, no matter the year of manufacture. Option 1: Samsung Smart TVs 2021 Onwards It’s a relatively simple process to…

Privacy Mode: How to Set it Up on a Yale Smart Lock?

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Yale Smart locks come packed with a neat tool called privacy mode. Wondering how to make the most of this feature? You’re in the perfect spot to discover some useful tips. Privacy mode disables the keypad on the outside, preventing users from gaining access or opening the lock remotely via the app.  In this guide, I’ll show you how to enable privacy…

Top 10 Smart Mortise Locks: A 2024 Review of The Best Options

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In the United States, people often pick deadbolt or cylindrical locks over mortise locks. They cost less and are super easy to install, which is why they’re so popular. Because of this, smart mortise locks are like rare gems in the market, suggesting they haven’t caught on as much. Mortise locks tend to be more common in commercial settings, such as hotels,…

A Guide to the Matter Standard

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Turning your house into a smart home might feel like piecing together a complex puzzle, especially when you’re trying to coordinate gadgets from lots of different brands. In addition, having smart devices dependent on a cloud server dramatically slows things down as well as poses numerous privacy and security risks. Matter has the potential to change all of that, by establishing a…