Smart Home Articles
6 Ways To Improve Your Amazon Ring Security
Dec 27th, 2019 by Patrick Hearn
Don't let hackers slip thru the cracks
The Best Smart Home Tech That Doesn’t Need Power
Dec 25th, 2019 by Patrick Hearn
We don't need no stinking voltage
Best Smart Home Devices to Decorate For the Holidays
Dec 15th, 2019 by Patrick Hearn
Save your time and maybe even some money
How To Use Smart Devices to Protect Your Home
Make it seem like you are there
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.With the holiday season upon us, many people will be away […]
6 Best Alexa Skills That Help When You’re Sick
It's the next best thing to mom
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Amazon’s Alexa platform has revolutionized the way we approach technology. As […]
The Best Smart Christmas Lights For The Holidays
Add a touch of pizzazz to the season
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.The most wonderful time of the year is just around the […]
How To Setup a Power Schedule on Your Smart Plug
Increase safety, enhance security, reduce power usage
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Smart plugs are some of the most affordable and easy-to-use smart […]
The Ultimate Smart Home Theater System: How To Set It Up
Pop the corn, invite your friends over
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the […]
The Best Smart Lights When Style Matters
Deck out that man cave or home theater
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Lighting is about so much more than convenience. The type of […]
The Ultimate Apple HomeKit Guide
We show you the best devices in each category
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Amazon has Alexa. Google has Google Assistant. Apple has Siri. A […]
5 Low-Cost Ways to Make “Dumb” Appliances Smart
The tech equivalent of a Harvard degree
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.You hear and read a lot about smart home tech, but […]
The Best Smart Lights On a Budget
Set the mood without breaking the bank
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Smart lights serve as an easy entry point into home automation. […]
Sleep Smarter – The Best Devices For Improving Sleep
Never count a single sheep again
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.A good night’s sleep is a rare thing, as it turns […]
5 Best Outdoor Smart Plugs of 2019
These can be very handy for a patio or shed
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Smart plugs add unprecedented levels of convenience to day-to-day life. You […]
How To Control Your Xbox One With a Smart Assistant
Never get off the couch again
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.The Xbox One might be one of the strongest gaming consoles […]
How To Connect Your Google Home To Your TV
Use your voice instead of the remote
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.When you’re resting on your comfortable couch after a long day, […]
The Best IFTTT Recipe Ideas for the Smart Home
Eliminate the annoying minutiae of everyday life
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.IFTTT (If This, Then That) is an online service that allows […]
What To Do If Your Smart Assistant Doesn’t Recognize Your Accent
Don't be offended, try these tips instead
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.Smart assistants are one of the coolest creations of the past […]
Siri, Google Assistant, & Cortana – Three Digital Assistants Compared
We highlight their weaknesses and strengths
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.If you’re old enough to remember trying voice dictation software in […]
How to Build a Smart Kitchen
Sorry, no cooking and cleaning robots yet
Online Tech Tips is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more.A quick Google search will reveal dozens upon dozens of articles […]