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Smart Wifi Plug by TP-Link

I use one of these every single day to turn on my coffee maker in the morning. Set up my grounds and water the night before, and I can just press a button on my phone and bam! Coffee is a brewin'! Since I wake up at different times, it allows me some freedom of when to start the brewer. If you have a specific schedule you are trying to keep then you can always use this smart plug with a smart assistant like Google Home to setup a routine. Another great use for these are for any appliance or electronics you don't need on all the time like a Christmas tree or holiday lights. I also use one for my office to turn on and off my mini DIY air conditioner and for my rgb lights. It's nice to be able to set your office temp and mood before you even step into it, all from your phone! Control from anywhere turn electronics on or off from anywhere with your smartphone using the kasa app (compatible w/ android & ios)  Voice control works with Amazon Alexa, google assistant and Micr...

5 Easy Ways to Fix Your Slow WiFi

Slow WiFi is the absolute worst! Especially when you are paying $50 to $100 per month for “blazing fast internet.” There are many reasons why your WiFi may seem slow on certain devices or in certain parts of your home or apartment. The following fixes should be done one at a time, and you should run a speed test after fixes to determine if you are improving or hurting your connection. I suggest using Speedtest and selecting a server close to you before starting the test. These tests can be run on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Testing all three would be the most thorough and best scale of how your wireless network is performing. Here are some great fixes and products to help get the speed you are paying for! 1. Pick Up a New Router Replacing the 3 year old router that came with your internet service is always a good place to start. This can actually increase your WiFi speed tremendously depending on the wireless transfer speed of the old router. Sometimes you will have a mode...

Ring Security Tech Deals From Shop Smart Tech

  New Ring Security Products Several new Ring devices have recently come on the market to improve security and convenience at home. Take a look at a few we have highlighted here.  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Ring Solar Pathlight – Outdoor Motion-Sensor Security Light     Perfect for walkways and pathways – a solar-powered pathlight that shines 80 lumens of light when motion is detected. Ring Bridge required (sold separately, available in Starter Kits) – to enable smart features, such as mobile notifications and customizable settings, connect to a Ring Bridge. Smart features – when connected to a Ring Bridge, get mobile notifications, set schedules, turn the lights on and off, customize settings, and connect to other Ring devices – all from the Ring app. Easy setup – connect to the Ring Bridge, customize your settings via the Ring app, and place in your ideal location. Powered by the sun – place your Ring Smart Light in...