How to Tell If Someone Is Stealing Your Wi-Fi

Everyone and their granny has a Wi-Fi connection in their home, but not all of them run as fast as you might like. While that might just mean you need a new router, it’s possible someone is thieving your connection, too. Fortunately, there are ways to detect it and block them from accessing it ever … Read more

How to Set Up an Amazon Echo

Congratulations on your very firstAmazon Echo smart speaker, and welcome to a new and exciting world of lightning-fast automation, music streaming, powerful home security, impressive search engine capabilities, and a means to connect with friends and family. With so many features and so much potential, it’s no wonder Amazon’s smart speaker is revered among smart home … Read more

The Best Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair

Pet hair can be a royal pain to contend with. It gets everywhere and there’s no end to the constant dust-bunnies you’ll find scattered throughout the home. That’s why we have handy devices like robot vacuums designed for pet hair pickup. While many of the vacs in our roundup aren’t exclusively for pet hair, they’re … Read more

Google Nest Mini vs. Google Home Mini

While Google Home is a full-sized device, there are two much smaller variants available: The Nest Mini and Google Home Mini. They share the traits of having Google Assistant and while they are smaller in size, they don’t lack in functionality. Both the Nest Mini and Home Mini can play music, update Google apps, respond … Read more

How to Reset a Google Home Mini

Experience great sound quality, responsive microphones, and a wide range of features with the Google Assistant-powered Home Mini. From controlling your smart home to acting as a language interpreter, this device offers incredible value for your money. The current-generation Home Mini, released in October 2019, retails at around $50 but can often be purchased for … Read more

Google Nest Audio vs. Nest Mini vs. Google Home Max

Google has made a permanent mark in the world of smart speakers and displays. With options including the Google Nest Audio, Google Nest Mini, Google Home, Google Home Mini, Google Home Max, Google Nest Hub, and Google Nest Hub Max, there’s a device to serve every need, whether you need a control hub for your home’s … Read more

The Best Google Home Tips, Tricks, and Easter Eggs

The Google Home is a powerful device, perhaps even more powerful than you’d expect. But while it’s happy to help out with a variety of commands, some of the best features can’t be found without a bit of a search. To help owners get the most out of their devices, we’ve created a guide filled … Read more

The Best Google Home Games

Google Assistant powers Google Nest’s suite of smart speakers and displays. While you’re probably using your smart speaker to play music, make shopping lists, create reminders, and conduct simple online searches, you also can use your speaker or smart display to play interactive games with Google Assistant.  There are all kinds of games for both … Read more