Haiku ceiling fans by Big Ass Fans now support HomeKit natively – but only if your model received the Matter firmware update. Fans purchased before that rollout still need Homebridge. Here’s how to figure out which path applies to you and get it working either way. Native HomeKit vs. the Homebridge Path In late 2024, … Read more
No, Blink cameras don’t require a subscription to work. They’ll do live view, motion alerts, and two-way talk straight out of the box. The catch is that cloud recording, 60-day video history, person and vehicle detection, and extended live view all sit behind a paid plan that now starts at $3.99 a month (up from … Read more
Yes, Alexa works with Samsung SmartThings – and the setup takes about five minutes. You link the SmartThings skill in the Alexa app, authorize your account, and Alexa can start controlling your SmartThings devices by voice. Here’s exactly how to do it, what you can control, and what to do when things go sideways. What … Read more
An armed Blink system records motion and pings your phone. A disarmed one ignores everything. That’s the whole concept – and the catch is that arming is a system-level switch, not a per-camera one. If you’ve got three cameras on one Sync Module, they all flip together. Last updated: May 2026. Verified against Blink’s official … Read more
The Philips Hue Go runs for up to 3 hours on battery at full brightness. Drop the brightness or switch to a warmer scene and that figure stretches considerably – down to as little as dim candlelight mode, which can last 18 to 24 hours on a single charge. Which version you own also matters … Read more
No, not all Philips Hue lights change color. This is one of the most common points of confusion when buying into the Hue ecosystem, and it matters because the price difference between tiers is significant. Philips Hue sells three distinct types of bulbs, and only one of them does what most people picture when they … Read more
Most current Blink cameras have two-way audio built in. You can talk to whoever's in frame directly from the Blink app – no extra hardware, no subscription. Here's which models have it, how to use it, and what the audio actually sounds like. Which Models Have Two-Way Audio These Blink cameras support two-way audio: Two … Read more
Camera’s gone. Whether you spotted it missing on your app or walked outside to an empty mount, the next 15 minutes matter more than the next 15 days. Here’s what to do, in order. Check Your Footage First Open the Blink app before you do anything else. The thief almost certainly triggered a motion clip … Read more