Smart Bulbs vs Smart Switches: Which Should You Choose?
The real trade-offs between smart bulbs and smart light switches: cost, wiring, neutral wires, renters, the wall-switch problem and which suits each room.
Setup & Security
Choosing between bulbs and switches, fixing devices that drop offline, and keeping your home private.
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Fixing Smart Devices That Keep Dropping Offline
A step-by-step troubleshooting guide for smart plugs, bulbs and cameras that keep going offline: power, Wi-Fi bands, router settings, mesh networks and hubs.
Smart-Home Privacy and Security Checklist
A practical checklist for securing your smart home: accounts, passwords, two-factor authentication, updates, networks, cameras, microphones and what to do when you move.