Amazon’s Echo (Alexa) can provide you with a lot of information, from instant news, music streaming, answering your questions & even providing traffic updates. But does this mean you need an internet connection to access these features? Can you use Alexa without an internet connection? If you do not have a Wi-Fi connection in your
I was recently sent the Avacube Smart Hub with Alexa Built-In, it’s essentially a hands-free tool that allows you to control IR appliances with your voice. Essentially, another way to make dumb products into smart products. Our Recommended Voice Assistants How to start a Smart Home This product was sent to us for free I’m
If you live in the UK, like me, you’ll know that some Smart Home brands make it extremely difficult to purchase their products. So, what are the best Smart Plugs you can get in the UK? There’s a ton of different Smart Plug blog posts which simply redirect to an American Amazon Link with no
At the start of 2019 I promised myself I would make a Magic Mirror on my Raspberry Pi 3, I put it off for so long, a few nights ago I sat down with the intention of staying up and getting it done. How to give your Raspberry Pi a static IP Turn your dumb
Alexa has a humorous side, believe it or not! It just takes a few commands before you’re rolling on the floor laughing. It couldn’t be any simpler than asking Alexa to “Tell me a joke”, you’ll get the same repeated jokes with various formats and some funny replies.
However, what if I told you that you could unlock the AI’s funnier side with a few simple questions/triggers? Try it out yourself!
Are Smart Devices Dangerous? What are the risks of smart home technology? The risks of smart Home Technology are queried as often as finding the definition of a ‘Smart Home’. In the grand scheme of things, everything which is an internet-connected device is potentially dangerous. In the grand scheme of things, everything which is an
