The Best Smart Home Systems: Unify and Automate Your Devices
Dec 2, 2024 · (Image credit: Amazon) Amazon Alexa. Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant appeared on the original Amazon Echo smart speaker in 2014, and has since spread its wings to a plethora of speakers and other devices. You’ll get the best Alexa experience if you use a native Amazon Echo speaker, but Alexa now also appears on a host of gadgets without the Amazon label as well.
Philips Hue tips and tricks: 21 secrets for mastering your smart lights
Dec 13, 2024 · (Image credit: The Ambient) 6. Use an Amazon Echo Plus, Echo Show or new Echo as a hub. The Amazon Echo Plus was the first Alexa smart speaker to come with a Zigbee hub built in. That connectivity has also been added to some Show models, including the 3rd-gen Echo Show 10, 3rd-gen Show 8, 4th-gen 2020 Echo and the Echo Hub as well.. With these devices you can actually set up and operate Hue ...
Amazon Music Unlimited guide: Everything to know about the …
Nov 25, 2024 · No surprise, Amazon's music service gels nicely with Alexa and HD is now standard. Amazon Music Unlimited can sometimes be portrayed as an also-ran in the music streaming wars – it’s not quite got the brand clout of Spotify or the style of Apple Music but, with 100 million songs on offer, and more than 55 million …
Homebridge guide: How to make everything HomeKit-compatible …
Oct 14, 2024 · Alternatively, you can install Homebridge on a desktop machine if you’re testing or don’t have a Pi. For a Raspberry Pi, refer to the official Homebridge Raspberry Pi installation guide for the initial setup, then head to the Homebridge GitHub page for installation instructions.. For other systems (Windows/macOS/Linux), you’ll need the latest version of Node.js, which you can download here.
Roborocks compared: S8, S7, S6, MaxV, Ultra, Pro, Plus ... - The …
Nov 28, 2024 · The Roborock S Series. Roborock’s S Series is where its flagships and top-dogs live. The original Roborock S model, which actually wore Xiaomi branding, went live in 2016 and the Roborock S4 was one of the first robo cleaners we reviewed here on The Ambient, back in 2019.. The S Series is known for their advanced features and powerful performance, with Roborock often introducing cutting edge ...
Unbiased Smart Home Reviews and Expert Opinions - The Ambient
Jan 6, 2025 · Get the best smart home news, reviews, and recommendations. Stay informed about the latest gadgets and innovations in home automation.
Sonos Roam 2 vs Roam: What's the difference? - The Ambient
Nov 13, 2024 · Here’s how the Sonos Roam 2 compares to the original Roam, what’s changed and what remains the same. Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Sonos has been busy in 2024.
Sky Glass and Sky Stream tips: 14 tricks you should know
Dec 19, 2024 · Get the most out of your Sky Glass or Sky Stream . Sky launched Sky Glass way back in 2021 so it’s been around for a few years now – and in that time it’s seen a number of updates and improvements that have enhanced its experience. Sky Stream, meanwhile, arrived on the scene in 2022. It’s a streaming device that plugs into your TV via HDMI, giving you access to Sky’s services but ...
Eufy SoloCam S340 review - The Ambient
Mar 25, 2024 · Product name: Introduction. Type: Outdoor security camera with solar panel; Connectivity: 2.4GHz Wi-FI; Ecosystems: Amazon Alexa, Google Home; Joining Eufy’s growing ranks of dual-lens security cameras is the Eufy SoloCam S340: an outdoor motorised pan-and-tilt camera with AI object tracking and integrated solar panels for fuss-free installation.
Ring Video Doorbell tips: 7 tricks worth knowing - The Ambient
Nov 7, 2024 · Get the most out of your video doorbell. Ring is the company that was responsible for making video doorbells a thing. It was the first video doorbell on the market and that arrived way back in 2014 so it’s had several years to get pretty good at monitoring who is coming in and out of your home.