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Now You’re Talking: Your Guide to Alexa Smart Speakers

Digital assistants are taking over US, British, Canadian and Australian homes. Chances are you or someone you know has had a recent conversation with Siri, Apple’s virtual helper, or Alexa, Amazon’s version. In this article we are going to focus on Alexa. So for those of you thinking about buying a smart speaker (or just curious about […]

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smart home automation protocols

A Comparison of the Best Smart Home Automation Protocols: Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Bluetooth

In this article, I’m going to cover how a smart home works and the different smart home automation protocols that are used to control smart devices within your home.I’m gonna cover Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Z-Wave, and Bluetooth.How Wi-Fi Works with Your Smart Home DevicesWi-Fi is the number one protocol that has been used for a long

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Do It Yourself with the Best Single Board Computers

 Anything they can do, you can do better. There are many appliances and devices, which have successfully been made smart, and some cunning integrations with IFTTT, but that isn’t the limit of possibilities. Fancy putting that revolutionary smart tech idea you had last week into action? Here’s how…RASPBERRY Pi STARTER KIT Check Price at Amazon You may

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