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Does Sonos work with Alexa? Yes, Sonos works with Alexa and we teach you how to set up your sonos device to control it with Amazon Alexa. The Sonos One & the Sonos Beam have Amazon Alexa control built directly into the speakers with a full array microphone and Amazon Alexa control. Setting up your Sonos with Amazon Alexa Voice commands is an easy, quick process that adds additional functioanllity to your Sonos speaker and your Amazon Alexa.
Read MoreWhat wire should you use for your new home to ensure that it will work with the nest thermostat, ecobee thermostats or other smart thermostats? If you are wiring a new home you should always use at least 5 wires if you have a standard HVAC system and 8 wires if you have a heat pump or multi stage heating and cooling. Smart thermostats like the nest thermostat should be wired with 5 wires to ensure that they have constant power to provide the best connection and best thermostat functionality. If you are wiring a new home and your HVAC contractor or Electrician is unsure of how many wires to use, make sure you use the 8 strand wire we recommend in our post to ensure your new home is compatible with a smart thermostat.
Read MoreAlexa Spotify Commands will make listening to music even easier. We review how to link Alexa to Spotify and the common Alexa commands you can use while listening to music on your Alexa Echo smart speaker while streaming Spotify. There is not a Spotify skill in the amazon Alexa skill store. You link the Spotify service by choosing it under the music, movies and media menu tab, then follow the Spotify login instructions to connect Alexa to Spotify.
Read MoreHow do you download the amazon alexa app for android? We provide you the links for the Alexa App Android Download, the Alexa App for iOS and the link to the Amazon Alexa Login. We also summarize some of our favorite amazon alexa app skills for downloading on to your amazon alexa devices.
Read MoreDoes the nest smart lock work with alexa? No, the nest x yale smart lock does not currently work with Alexa, but the google home mini does allow for full voice command control of the nest x yale smart lock. We cover all of the nest devices you can connect to alexa and what nest devices don’t work with amazon alexa. Currently the nest thermostat, nest cameras and nest smart doorbell all work with amazon alexa. The nest protect smoke detectors, and nest security system don’t work with alexa.
If you want to have voice control of your nest x yale smart lock you will need to use either a google home device or you can download the google assistant app on your phone for full voice control of the nest x yale smart lock. With voice commands you can lock your nest smart lock or check to see if the nest lock is unlocked or locked.
Read MoreCan you use a plug in transformer with the Ring Pro Doorbell? Yes. What plug in transformer should you use that will be compatible with the Ring Pro Doorbell? We teach you how to install a new transformer for your Ring Pro Smart Doorbell if you don’t have any existing wiring and what plug in transformers will work with the Ring Pro Video Doorbell. We also provide a guide of everything you need to install a Ring Pro Doorbell if you are replacing an old battery powered doorbell or need to connect your doorbell to new power source. The Ring Pro Doorbell requires a constant supply of 16V-24V AC (Voltage) and 30VA(Amperage) to maintain a full power. It’s important to select the right doorbell transformer for your Ring Pro Doorbell for proper functionality of the smart doorbell.
Read MoreHow to use a google home mini as a doorbell chime with your nest hello. We teach you how to connect your nest hello smart video doorbell to the google home mini to use it as a chime if you have no existing doorbell wiring in you home for a chime, or if you have an existing intercom system that does not have a chime or if you have a large house and want to use a google home mini as a doorbell chime so you can hear if someone is at your front door. www.onehoursmarthome.com
Read MoreWhat transformer is compatible with the nest hello smart doorbell in Australia? We teach you how to install a new Australian transformer compatible with the nest doorbell if you don’t have any existing wiring and what transformers will work with the nest hello doorbell. We also provide a guide of everything you need to install a nest hello doorbell transformer for Australia if you are replacing an old battery powered doorbell or need to connect your doorbell to new power source. In Australia the nest hello video doorbell still requires 16-24V of electricity but you must use transformer that converts from 240V the Australian line grid voltage down to 16-24V. We cover everything you need to know for what transformer you should use with the nest hello smart doorbell if you live in Australia.
Read MoreWhat smart home devices do I have in my smart home? What smart home devices do I recommend to automate your home and life? I give you the gritty details of all the smart devices I’ve loaded up my home with that have stood the test of time.
Read MoreThe second episode of our weekly podcast has launched and is a great place to start if you want to learn how to control your home with voice. You can get the full blog post & smart home podcast here
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Read MoreOur podcast episode has launched. The first episode post is a great place to start if you want to know how to start your smart home and what devices you should start with. You can get the full blog post & smart home podcast here
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Read MoreWhat transformer is compatible with the nest hello doorbell in the UK? We teach you how to install a new transformer for your nest doorbell if you don’t have any existing wiring and what transformers will work with the nest hello doorbell. We also provide a guide of everything you need to install a nest hello doorbell transformer if you are replacing an old battery powered doorbell or need to connect your doorbell to new power source.
Read MoreWhat is the best WiFi router to use with nest devices? Everyone wants fast reliable WiFi and with more home connected devices on home networks than ever before it’s important to have a system that works, is easy to set up and will be reliable. We provide our recommendation on the best WiFi system to use for your home and with internet connected devices such as the nest hello video doorbell, nest outdoor cameras and the nest IQ camera.
Read MoreCan I plug my nest outdoor camera in to an outlet outside? How should I plug my nest camera? We describe the best way to protect your nest outdoor camera from the elements and prevent premature failure of the product.
We show you two outdoor outlet covers we recommend you use when installing a nest outdoor camera. Make sure you install an outdoor rated enclosure for your nest camera to prevent expensive electrical damage to your nest or wired outlet.
Read MoreWe teach you how to install a new transformer for your nest doorbell if you don’t have any existing wiring and what transformers will work with the nest hello doorbell. We also provide a guide of everything you need to install a nest hello doorbell transformer if you are replacing an old battery powered doorbell or need to connect your doorbell to new power source.
Read MoreWe walk you through with a video how to change, turn off, turn on or disable notifications from the nest hello video doorbell.
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