DirecTV is a popular satellite TV service that offers more than 240 channels in most areas. A big downside of DirecTV, though, is that it sometimes it freezes.

All Ring doorbells, except for the Ring Doorbell Pro and the Ring Doorbell Elite, run on batteries, even if they are hardwired to the home. The battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion pack that charges via a USB cable. The battery charge should last an average of 6 to 12 months, but frequent use discharges them sooner.

Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night because your Honeywell thermostat won’t go below 70? This can be frustrating, especially during those scorching summer months. We’re here to help!

Having weird lights appear on your router can be highly unsettling, primarily if you work from home or depend on your internet for daily activities. It’s essential that you get your internet back up and running as soon as possible; however, the initial steps you take highly depend on the equipment from your service provider. So, what do you do if you have a Spectrum router that’s blinking red?

The Vivint Smart Thermostat plays an important role in the brand’s home security lineup. It uses sensors to determine when you’re home or away. With that information, it adjusts the temperature in your house. But what happens when your digital thermostat stops working?

POV: You just sat down to veg out on a Friday night, and unfortunately, Hulu activate isn’t working. What can you do to fix it?

Making the move to a home security system is becoming a necessity these days. SimpliSafe, one of the top choices on the market, oftentimes ends up being one of the first names thought of by new customers. Setup is relatively easy and their products are reliable.

Having a Google Nest thermostat can help you live comfortably and conveniently from season to season. However, as is the case with most technology, you’re likely to run into technical issues along the way. One of these issues involves the battery inside your thermostat.

TVs are wonderful additions to your home — when they work correctly. There are many issues that can come up, from TVs being too loud or too quiet,  being too dim, all the way up to the dreaded ‘black screen of death’. But luckily, many of these issues are relatively simple to fix.

When it works perfectly, AirPlay allows users to stream content from Apple devices to other multimedia devices. If you have a Vizio TV, you can display audio, video, photos, and anything else from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop directly to the TV. Unfortunately, technology rarely seems to work perfectly. That’s why we’re going to talk about what to do when Vizio AirPlay is not working.

Ordinarily, we don’t have to do too much to our Comcast  cable box. And most of the time, it requires very little knowledge to operate and use. From time to time, however, it is good to understand what our magic little box is doing. Like when it has a flashing blue light.

As the proud owner of an Amazon Echo, I can tell you that Alexa became a pretty good part of my nightly routine. The majority of the time, it makes my life easier. Once in a blue moon, though, you’ll hear it say “Sorry, something went wrong.” When this happens, we’ll have to troubleshoot ourselves before we call Amazon’s customer service.

The Pro 1 t705 is an effective and versatile thermostat that is ideal for many homeowners. It can run solely on batteries, a hardwire, or a combination of both for consistent performance. With that said, what are you supposed to do when your Pro 1 t705 thermostat is not working?

Braeburn has produced reliable and user-friendly thermostats since 2001. They are easy to use, energy-efficient, and highly affordable. With that said, they can sometimes act up and stop working effectively or at all.

The Wink Hub is a genius piece of smart home technology. This smart hub router syncs up with other smart home appliances on your Wi-Fi network. It streamlines your ability to talk to all compatible smart home equipment through one device. Using the Wink App, you can control all connected appliances with voice or touch.

Xfinity is one of the most popular cable providers in the United States. With their huge selection of channels and packages, they’ve got something for everyone. However, sometimes things can go wrong- like when your Xfinity remote isn’t working correctly.

Your thermostat is meant to be the “brain” of your HVAC system. It’s supposed to control the goings-on involving your AC unit, heater, and to a point, your ventilation. Once in a blue moon, your thermostat will stop working or will just shut off. So, what does it mean when your heater is still on when this happens? Should you panic?

Curved TVs are not as popular as they were when they first came on the scene a couple of years ago. Although sales numbers didn’t quite measure up to industry expectations, these screens still offer a very immersive experience that many choose to include in their home theaters. Whether you just purchased a fancy new curved TV or you’re considering adding one in your home, one main question often comes to mind: Can you mount a curved TV on the wall?

Televisions can be found in virtually every home today. And they have come a long way since those 12-inch black and whites that our parents’ parents talked about. Yet, with all our technology and advancements,  televisions can still be just as quirky as they have ever been. From screen size issues to upside-down pictures, sometimes America’s oldest beloved electronic device (sorry iPhones), is an occasional headache too.

So, your television starts flashing an error message- don’t hit the panic button just yet! Why is your Sony TV blinking red 4 times, and what can you do about it?

Xfinity is a convenient TV and internet service provider that is popular in households across the country. Despite their longstanding success, you are bound to experience some issues with your cable box from time to time. One of the most common problems people experience with their Xfinity box is it saying “boot” constantly without turning on.

Prime Video not working on your Roku device can be earth-shattering. I mean, how are you supposed to watch the latest season of Billions?

Every  cable box has some type of minor variation, from its appearance to how they operate. One example of this is the boot process. Some cable box panels will have lettering and number sequences. The Time Warner Cable box, for example, uses an L- numeric series to indicate and reflect the cable box booting process.

One of Amazon Alexa’s most popular skills allows users to play their choice of music on command. However, it seems some people have been experiencing issues with Alexa performing this task a bit too well.

I have two little Echo Dots, each which has that classic setup with Amazon Alexa. Once in a while, I’ll see something strange happen. The little light ring on my two Dots starts turning a color. It’s usually blue, and the blue seems to spin in a light like a siren on a police car. What does this even mean?

Those who have  Vizio TVs love their televisions. And there is a good reason for that because Vizio has become recognized as a leader in TV technology. Just ask the thousands upon thousands of satisfied Vizio customers, and they will tell you, from the screen quality to the interactive technologies, that these are wonderful TVs.

Modern electronic thermostats are a marvel of convenience. Thermostats, such as some Emerson models,  communicate with your HVAC system to give you information about your system’s current status. It is important to understand how the thermostat communicates with you. A flashing snowflake icon on an Emerson thermostat may be a normal occurrence or may indicate a problem with your HVAC system

It can be highly frustrating when your broadband connection starts bugging out and blinking red. It’s even more frustrating when there are different blinking lights, and you don’t know what they mean. So what does it mean if your AT&T broadband connection has a red light that’s blinking?

Home security systems like ADT are designed to help homeowners and renters feel safe and protected against dangers of the outside world. When you lose power for one reason or another it is important to reset the system to ensure your ADT system works continuously.

You may have a brand new Vizio TV or have purchased a used model. Now you want to mount that Vizio TV on the wall in your home. You may even have an existing mount already in place. If this is the situation and you can’t find the screws that came with the mount or the Vizio TV, you have a slight problem. What size crews do you use to mount your Vizio TV?

Samsung TVs have a good reputation for the quality and clarity of the images on their TV screens. However, like any electronic device, the complicated systems in these Samsung TVs are subject to problems. One common problem seems to be dark streaks or areas on the TV screen.

Countless homeowners have done everything that they can to transform their houses into smart homes. It’s easy to overlook certain simple devices that make it easier to go about your day as a homeowner, such as smart plugs. So, do smart plugs save energy?

Is your Altice remote blinking? You’re not alone! No matter the brand, every consumer suffers from electronic equipment malfunction. However, identifying the source of the problem can be the answer to your prayers.

The best way to keep your home safe and comfortable throughout the year is to have a high-quality thermostat that can properly control your heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. One popular option on the market are Lux thermostats due to their convenient features and affordable products. That said, even the best thermostat in the world can have its faults.

Thermostat shopping is a rough time, especially if you are not used to talking about HVACs. There are a lot of ways that shopping can go wrong. Sometimes, it’s not even a matter of shopping. Rather, it’s hard to figure out what type of thermostat you have. Knowing whether you have a single or double pole thermostat can help you out a lot. Let’s discuss what buyers should know.