Rekeying vs Changing Locks (What You Need To Know?)

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Do you have concerns about moving into your new home? Or have you lost your keys? It might be a good time to look over changing or rekeying your door locks. Changing locks expands your choices for customization and upgrades. On the other hand, rekeying locks provides cost-effective security for your property.  Both increase security … Read more

How to Connect Schlage Connect to Alexa (Guide)

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Schlage connect continues to set the bar for innovation in the security market. The Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt is now compatible with connecting to several popular home automation systems, making it easier to use Amazon Alexa controls to open your lock. How to connect Schlage lock to Alexa through Wink or Samsung Smartthings hub: Now, … Read more

Adding A Neutral Wire To A Light Switch (DIY Guide)

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Adding a neutral wire to a light switch is an easy DIY project if you have the time. Learn how to install a neutral wire to a light switch, wire it up properly, and attach it to the outlet in our guide below. Adding a Neutral Wire To a Light Switch Below we go through … Read more

Spy Camera Instructions

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Some devices may be very convenient to use but do not have instructions that are simple to follow. Below we’ll go through some general steps that most spy cameras follow and list them easily. What Will You Need to Follow this Tutorial? Following this tutorial will require a few items usually included with a spy … Read more

Why is Alexa Making a Chiming Noise (And How To Fix It)

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From answering your calls, playing your favorite music, giving the weather, controlling your smart home, to simply asking a question Alexa is amazing. However, it might get annoying when you start hearing Alexa chime randomly. In general, chiming noise might be because of the following: This article will tell you the possible reasons why your … Read more

Sliding Glass Door Security – 5+ Solutions

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Sliding glass doors give a modernistic touch to a house. However, as much as we love sliding doors, they are very vulnerable to break-ins. Putting an efficient sliding door security system in place is extremely important if you want to ensure your family’s safety. Here are a few steps to take to secure and lock … Read more

Philips Hue Bulbs: How Long Do They Last?

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Philips hue bulbs are very long-lasting. Philips offers a 10-year warranty on the bulb and a 2-year warranty on the connected light fixture. The average Philips Hue bulb (Gen 2 and 3) has a lifespan of 25,000 hours or 50,000 on/off cycles. These bulbs will last 11 – 12 years if used for 6 hours … Read more

Does MyQ Work With Alexa (We Tested)

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The Chamberlain Garage Door Opener is one of the most popular garage door openers available in the market.  To operate the Chamberlain Garage Door Opener the MyQ app can be used.  It lets us get notifications whenever the garage door opens or closes.  With the help of the MyQ app, you can control and manage … Read more

Ring Doorbell Recording (How-To Guide)

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One of the most common questions with ring owners is how do we get a ring doorbell recording going and do I have these features available to me? In our guide, we’ll go through recording using the software as well and setting up recordings with your computer and some frequently asked questions. Let’s get started … Read more

Can a CellPhone detect a Hidden Camera?

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One way to detect a camera is to use a cell phone and a specific application to detect a hidden camera. The best methods are the following. Before we proceed, you may want to read more about the best spy camera in the market nowadays. Can a cell phone detect a hidden camera? Using a … Read more

How to Make a Wired Security Camera Wireless (8 Steps)

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Wireless security camera systems have many perks and benefits that you cannot get from traditional wired security cameras. However, the additional cost of installing one can be a problem, apart from other challenges. You can easily repurpose a wired security camera as a wireless IP camera in just a few simple steps, eight, to be exact! … Read more