January 23, 2019

Ring Water Sensor Review

January 23, 2019/ James Both

We review the Ring Water Sensor and how it can work to protect your home from floods and freezing temperatures. The Ring Flood and Freeze sensor works with the Ring Security System to detect water or low temperatures which may cause burst pipes.

The Ring Water Sensor is an great value to prevent water damage and all of the bad things that come with water damage like costly repair bills and mold.

In our Ring Water Sensor review we cover the top locations to place a Ring Flood and Freeze Sensor to detect water and prevent flooding in your home. Overall we love the Ring Water Sensor and think it’s a great addition to the Ring Security System lineup to provide additional protection for your home.

January 21, 2019

Does Ring Pro Work With Alexa?

January 21, 2019/ James Both

Does Ring Pro Work With Alexa? Yes, the Ring Pro Doorbell works with Alexa. The Ring Pro is Ring’s top of the line smart doorbell with advanced motion detection, streaming live HD video and full control from your phone.

The Echo Show and the Ring Pro you can view live feeds directly from your Door View Cam on your Echo Show. You can set up Ring Pro to display it’s live video feed on any Amazon Echo Device with a screen or on Amazon Fire Cube TV.

January 20, 2019

Smart Switch No Neutral

January 20, 2019/ One Hour Smart Home/ James Both

How to install a smart switch no neutral: We give you the options for installing a smart light switch if you don’t have a neutral wire in your existing junction box for your light switch.

We provide four options for installing a smart light switch with no neutral wire. We tell you how you can add a neutral wire to your existing switch box so you can install any smart switch and what smart light switches will work without a neutral.

If you don’t want to do any wiring in your home and you don’t have an existing neutral wire you can also you smart light bulbs like the phillips hue light bulbs instead of a smart light switch. You can also connect your smart light switches to amazon alexa for full voice control.

January 16, 2019

Does Ring Work With Alexa?

January 16, 2019/ James Both

Does Alexa work with the Ring Smart Video doorbell? Yes, all Ring doorbells including the Ring 2, Ring Pro & Ring Elite work with alexa. The Ring Cameras like the Ring Spotlight and Ring Floodlight also work with Alexa. We show you how you can connect your Ring smart video doorbell to any Amazon Alexa device that has a screen. We also teach you what the Amazon Alexa can do with the Ring Video doorbell and what it can’t do with the Amazon Alexa. You can also use a Ring Chime or Ring Chime pro as an interior doorbell for any Ring Doorbell device.

January 16, 2019

Nest Doorbell Chime - What Chimes Work With Nest Hello?

January 16, 2019/ James Both

We cover what doorbell chimes you can use as a nest doorbell chime. We cover both mechanical and electronic chimes that will work with the nest hello doorbell.

Setting up a new nest doorbell chime is easy if you use a compatible chime. We have found that mechanical chimes are more reliable with the nest hello doorbell and will work with a wider range of voltages.

You can use electronic chimes as a nest doorbell chime but you will need to make sure that you are providing exactly 16V from your doorbell transformer to ensure proper operation of your electronic nest doorbell chime.

January 16, 2019

Does Ecobee Work With Alexa?

January 16, 2019/ James Both

Does Ecobee work with Alexa? Yes, all ecobee thermostats including the ecobee 4, ecobee 3 and ecobee 3 lite all work with Amazon Alexa & Google Home. We teach you how to set up your ecobee to work with Amazon Alexa so you can have full voice control of your smart thermostat.

Our favorite ecobee smart thermostat is the ecobee 4 thermostat which has built in amazon alexa functionality with an alexa microphone and speaker built into the casing of the ecobee 4. With built in amazon alexa on the ecobee 4 you can talk directly to the ecobee 4 with voice commands to control your thermostat. It also works with other alexa devices for full voice control.

We also teach you the best Amazon Alexa commands to control your ecobee thermostat.

January 15, 2019

Nest Cam IQ Outdoor Installation Wiring

January 15, 2019/ James Both

We teach you how to install your install your nest cam iq outdoor camera. You can install your nest cam iq outdoor camera the traditional way using the plug and play cable and adapter or you can install your nest cam iq using existing ethernet or cat 6 cabling.

We teach you how to install your nest cam iq outdoor camera with ethernet cabling and the tools and supplies you will need for a successful installation.

January 15, 2019

Does Arlo Work With Google Home Hub?

January 15, 2019/ James Both

Do arlo cameras work with google home hub? Yes, all arlo cameras work with the google home hub with it’s 7” touch screen to display live streaming video from your arlo cameras.

We show you how you can connect your arlo smart cameras to the google home hub. We also teach you what google home hub can do with the arlo cameras and review other smart wifi cameras that work with google home hub.

Connecting your arlo cameras to a google home hub will unlock additional functionality and allow you to use your google home hub as a remote viewer for your arlo cameras. You can also configure the google home hub to be used as a baby monitor with arlo cameras.

January 14, 2019

Best 3 Way Smart Dimmer Switch

January 14, 2019/ James Both

We cover the best 3 way smart dimmer switches to use for your home. With a smart 3 way dimmer switch you can turn on an off your lights with your phone using a smart wifi app.

The top two 3 way smart dimmer switches we recommend also can be used to with Amazon Alexa and Google Home for full voice control of your 3 way smart switches. Upgrading your lighting to voice control is one of the most luxurious and useful upgrades you can make to your smart home.

January 14, 2019

Do Nest Cameras Work with Google Home Hub?

January 14, 2019/ James Both

Do nest cameras work with google home hub? Yes, all nest cameras work with the google home hub with it’s 7” touch screen to display live streaming video from your nest cam.

We show you how you can connect your nest wifi cameras to the google home hub. We also teach you what google home hub can do with the nest cameras and review other smart wifi cameras that work with google home hub.

Connecting your nest camera to a google home hub will unlock additional functionality and allow you to use your google home hub as a remote viewer for your nest cameras. You can also configure the google home hub to be used as a baby monitor with nest cameras.

January 12, 2019

Google Home Commands: Top 100 Of 2019

January 12, 2019/ James Both

The Top 100 Google Home Commands of 2019: We teach you the top 100 Google Home commands so you can get the most out of your Google Home device.

We teach you the Google Home commands you can use to control your smart thermostat, smart lighting, smart cameras and smart doorbells like the nest hello.

You can also use Google Home commands to play music, check your commute to work and review your daily schedule. Devices like the Google Home Home are versatile smart home assistants and we help you get the most out of your Google Home Hub by teaching you the top Google Home commands you can use with Google Home.

January 12, 2019

Does Ring Door View Cam Work With Alexa?

January 12, 2019/ James Both

Does Ring Door View Cam Work With Alexa? Yes, Rings New Door View Cam designed to replace any existing peephole works with Alexa. The Ring Door View Cam was launched at CES 2019 and has all of the outstanding features of the other Ring Smart Doorbells we love.

The Echo Show and the Ring Door View Cam you can view live feeds directly from your Door View Cam on your Echo Show. You can set up Ring Door View Cam to display it’s live video feed on any Amazon Echo Device with a screen or on Amazon Fire Cube TV.

January 11, 2019

Sonos Play 1 Review 2019

January 11, 2019/ James Both

Sonos Play 1 Review 2019: Still one of the best speakers on the market. We review the great features of the Sonos Play 1 and how it has evolved over the years to become even better with over the air updates and enhanced app usage.

One of the best things about choosing a Sonos speaker is that it can be used on it’s own to deliver great sound or paired with additional sonos speakers to create a full house sound system with streaming music synced throughout your home. In our updated 2019 Sonos Play 1 Review we cover all of the things we love about the Sonos Play 1 and how it could be a great fit for your home.

January 08, 2019

Does Ring Security System Work With Alexa?

January 08, 2019/ James Both

Does Ring Security System work with Alexa? Yes, the Ring Security System works with Alexa. Using Alexa voice commands you can arm and disarm your Ring Security System. We teach you how to set up your Ring Security System to work with Alexa and what Alexa devices are compatible with Ring.

The Ring Security System offers one of the best values for security systems on the market. It offers self monitoring of your home completely free or the option to have your Ring Security System professionally monitored by live personel for only $10 a month.

The Ring Security System with Alexa offers an unparalleled level of ease of use and features to make using your Ring Security System with voice easy. You no longer need to walk down to your security system every night to check to make sure that it is armed, you can arm your Ring Security System directly from your phone or just tell Alexa to arm your Ring Security System by saying “Alexa, arm my Ring Security System.”

January 07, 2019

Do Blink Cameras Work With Alexa?

January 07, 2019/ James Both

Does Blink Cameras work with Alexa? Yes, all Blink Cameras work with both the Echo Show & Echo Spot work including the Blink Outdoor Cameras. We show you how you can connect your Blink Cameras to any Amazon Alexa device that has a screen. We also teach you what the Amazon Alexa can do with the Blink Cameras and provide you the list of other smart wifi cameras that work with Alexa.

The Blink Cameras that work with Alexa are one of the best value options for wireless cameras that don’t require any wiring and can run on batteries for up to 2 years before the camera batteries need replaced.

We also provide you with our recommended replacement batteries for the Blink Cameras with a non-rechargeable and rechargeable battery option for the Blink Cameras.

January 05, 2019

Can I use a plug in transformer with the Ring Doorbell 2? What plug in transformer works with the Ring 2 Doorbell?

January 05, 2019/ James Both

Can you use a plug in transformer with the Ring Doorbell 2? Yes. What plug in transformer should you use that will be compatible with the Ring Doorbell 2? We teach you how to install a new transformer for your Ring Doorbell 2if you don’t have any existing wiring and what plug in transformers will work with the Ring Doorbell 2. We also provide a guide of everything you need to install a Ring Doorbell 2 if you are replacing an old battery powered doorbell or need to connect your doorbell to new power source. The Ring Doorbell 2 can operate on batteries or hardwired power. If you wire your Ring Doorbell 2 with a constant power supply from a plug in transformer it will operate better, with better video quality, less delay and a better wifi connection. It’s important to select the right plug in doorbell transformer for your Ring Doorbell 2 for proper functionality of the Ring Doorbell 2.

January 05, 2019

Nest Battery Replacement

January 05, 2019/ James Both

What batteries should you use for your nest? We cover nest battery replacement for every nest product and give you exactly the information you need to replace your nest batteries with the the correct batteries for nest.

We cover the best batteries to use with the nest x yale lock, nest smoke detectors, nest security sensors and nest thermostat, and nest thermostat temperature sensors.

We provide you with recommended nest battery replacement options for every nest product and let you know what nest devices you can use with rechargeable batteries.

January 04, 2019

Nest Thermostat Temperature Sensor Review

January 04, 2019/ James Both

Nest Thermostat Temperature Sensor Review, One Hour Smart Home Rating: 4.5/5

We review the nest thermostat temperature sensor and teach you how to use it to increase the comfort in your home, get better sleep, prevent freezing pipes and be more energy efficient.

After living with the nest thermostat temperature sensors for several months it has greatly increased the comfort in our home and will be one of the smart home devices we keep around. The nest temperature sensors allow you to control the temperature in any room you place them in and schedule your nest thermostat to maintain different temperatures in different rooms throughout the day.

If your house heats and cools unevenly or you want to make sure your pipes don’t freeze in a room that is typically colder than other parts of your house the nest thermostat temperature sensor is a great solution.

The nest temperature sensors work with both the nest generation 3 thermostat and the nest e thermostats.

January 03, 2019

Nest Hello Angle Mount vs Nest Hello Wedge, Get The Best View For Your Nest Hello

January 03, 2019/ James Both

We teach you how to get the best view for your nest hello using the nest hello wedge or the nest hello angle mount to adjust the viewing angle of your nest hello.

We provide example views of the nest hello without any adjustment, how it looks installed with the nest hello wedge and the expected viewing angle when installed with the nest hello angle mount. The guide has comprehensive diagrams and illustrations showing you every angle option to optimize your nest hello installation.

We also have a full review of the nest hello and installation guide available here if you are still considering purchasing a nest hello or you can read our doorbell comparison guide.

January 01, 2019

Does Alexa Work With The Nest Hello Doorbell?

January 01, 2019/ James Both

Does Alexa work with the nest hello smart video doorbell? Yes and No. We show you how you can connect your nest hello smart video doorbell to any Amazon Alexa device that has a screen. We also teach you what the Amazon Alexa can do with the nest hello video doorbell and what it can’t do with the Amazon Alexa. There is an alternative you can connect your google home mini to the nest hello if you want to use your google home mini as a chime for your nest doorbell.

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