Smart Home How-Tos
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5 smart home mistakes you’re probably making — and how to fix them
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If your smart home dream is turning into a nightmare, you’re probably making these common mistakes. Find out what they are and how to avoid them from the experts.

How to install a smart lock in less than 15 minutes
By Hunter Fenollol published
Setting up your smart lock is easier than you think

How to use your smart speaker as a sleep machine
By Hunter Fenollol published
Use your smart speaker to listen to the best white noise sounds, get a briefing of your upcoming day, or control your smart home devices like smart lights or blinds.

By the way, did you know Alexa's annoying suggestions can be turned off? Here's how
By Alex Wawro published
One simple phrase can put an end to Alexa's annoying "By the way, did you know..." suggestions for good. Here's how.

Your Amazon Echo Show can be used as a secret security camera — here’s how to set it up
By Rachael Penn published
Keep your home safe and secure by using your Echo Show as a security camera and with this guide, we will show you how to set it up.

5 tips to get the most out of your Echo Show 5
By Hunter Fenollol published
The Echo Show 5 is the smallest smart display in Amazon's lineup but it has all the same features. Here are some ingenious ways to use its tools to save time and make your home even smarter.

How to make your Ring Video Doorbell sound spooky this Halloween
By Katie Mortram, Mike Prospero last updated
Halloween is almost here, so why not get into the spirit by setting your Ring Video Doorbell to make spooky chimes?

Your Amazon Echo is also a motion detection security device — here’s how to set it up
By Rachael Phillips published
Your Amazon Echo has a hidden motion sensor feature that allows you to do some pretty cool stuff, from switching on lights to setting alerts for intruders.
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