Many smart home devices rely on USB power to function. USB power is convenient, but not all USB ports or power supplies are the same. If a device isn’t getting enough power, it may not work properly or could behave unpredictably.
Getting the right USB power supply ensures your smart home devices stay reliable and connected.
USB connectors power and connect many smart home devices, especially for initial setup, charging or ongoing power. Below is an overview of the different types of USB connectors used by smart home devices
When choosing a smart alarm for your home or garden building, you’ll often see the volume listed in decibels (dB). But what does that actually mean And how loud is “loud enough” when it comes to scaring off an intruder.
If you’re setting up a YoLink smart home system, one detail you might overlook is which server region you’re connecting to US or EU. But it matters more than you might think. This guide explains the difference between the two, the pros and cons of each, and whether users in one region can connect to the other.
A Raspberry Pi is a small, cheap computer that’s popular with hobbyists, developers, and anyone interested in DIY tech projects. Despite its size, roughly that of a deck of cards, it can run a full operating system, connect to the internet, and handle a wide range of tasks. One of the most popular uses for a Raspberry Pi is turning it into the brain of a smart home.
Many outdoor network cameras embed AI to act as advanced motion detectors. They run on device intelligence to classify moving objects, telling a person from a car or a pet, instead of just detecting any motion. These smart cameras can integrate with smart home automation systems to trigger actions such as turning on lights or sending alerts only when a person is detected. Below we explain how this technology works and how it can be setup.
Many Smart home systems rely on remote servers to function. Typically the cloud server are operated by smart device makers to handle your home automation tasks. From device pairing, firmware updates to routines, data storage and analytics, these servers are the backbone of your smart home. When you use you smart home app it travels to the cloud, which processes it and sends instructions to your devices.
When working with Alexa and Echo devices in a smart‑home setup, you’re likely to come across a range of specific terms. This glossary provides clear definitions of those key terms. Whether you’re setting up devices, building routines or pairing new gadgets, having a familiar reference will help you understand what each feature does.
Geofencing is a virtual boundary set up around a specific location using GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile data, or Bluetooth. In the context of smart homes, it means your smart devices can respond automatically when you or someone else enters or leaves a defined area, in this case your home or garden.
A smart home is only smart when it works reliably. If your lights stop responding, the heating won’t turn on, security systems stop or routines fail just because the internet goes down or a hub crashes, it quickly becomes frustrating. That’s where high availability comes in.
