Smart Home Devices
Google Home: How to Set It Up, Use It and Deal With Any Potential Issues (All While Keeping Private Conversations Safe)
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February 18, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution — If you’ve yet to experience the artificial intelligence (AI) of Google Home, you’re in for a treat. Essentially, Google Home is a compact computer that is accessed through voice technology. The device itself is small, sleek and a uniform color, which …
5G: What It Is and Why (and Why Not) It’s Worth Your Time
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October 16, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — The system cell phones use to transmit data is about to get a major upgrade. You may have already heard of this new 5G technology, especially if you’ve seen any recent advertisements for a big cell phone network, but what is it exactly? What is 5G?5G …
How to Simply Create Alexa Routines
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October 7, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — You are probably familiar with Alexa, the voice of Amazon’s smart speakers. Most people know Alexa as the speaker you can talk to. What you may not already know, however, is that Alexa can do a lot of things for you without you having to say a single …
How to Create an Energy Efficient Environment for Your Smart Home
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September 30, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — Your home has a bigger environmental footprint than it should. Or at least, it’s a pretty safe bet unless you’re living in an “earthship” in the middle of Arizona or something. But for most of us, efficiency is a balance. We enjoy the comforts of an …
The Right to Repair Electronics
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September 26, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — The right to repair refers to both an idea as well as proposed legislation that allows a consumer to repair, modify, and improve the devices they have purchased and own rather than being forced into using the manufacturer’s limited approved repair …
How to Block Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant from Recording, Logging and Analyzing Your Conversations
September 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — Voice-assisted technology is here, and it’s here to stay. From Alexa to Google Assistant, there are a huge variety of programs that can help you control your world with only the sound of your own voice. You can do things with only your voice that previous …
How to Setup, Connect, and Use Amazon Alexa with the SmartThings Hub for All Your Smart Devices
August 16, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — Table of Contents: Setup the SmartThings and Alexa AppsConnect Your HubAdding Smart Devices to SmartThingsExample video: Control Your Samsung Smart TV with Amazon Alexa Controlling Multiple DevicesExample video: Alexa Smart Home Setup – Control Multiple …
How to Connect Alexa to the Smart Devices In Your Home
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July 29, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — Amazon’s Alexa is one of the most remarkable pieces of technology in today’s world. With just your voice, you’re able to control your home, search the entire world’s information systems, play music, listen to the news and any number of other things. But …
The Nest Learning Thermostat: A Review, Common User Issues and How to Handle Them
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July 22, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — You spend a lot of money making your house a home. Whether you’ve invested in steel appliances, nice countertops or furniture that will allow your family to gather, where you live is a big investment. Luckily, your next upgrade doesn’t need to be costly. …
Why Video Doorbells Make for an Excellent Investment (and Which Ones Are Most Secure)
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June 28, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — There are several things you can do to help keep your home safe. For example, you can install a home security system. In the United States alone, more than 2 million home burglaries happen each year. If you do not have a home security system, you’re 300 …