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Alexa Problems And Their Customized Solutions

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Tech tools are prone to breakdowns once in a while. Some issues are technical, while others are human-caused. Regardless of the cause, you should know how to troubleshoot each scenario. 

Today we take a look at Alexa’s problems. We share tips and steps to follow to get Alexa working again. Please sit back and relax as we unravel the fixes for Alexa’s everyday problems.

Alexa not connecting to WIFI

Tech gadgets can be unpredictable or just stubborn at times. You wake up one morning to find Alexa not connecting to wifi? What do you do? It can be tricky if you haven’t experienced such a bug before. But the most important thing is to stay calm as you think of the steps to troubleshoot the bug.

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5 Best Smart Watches For Children in 2020

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There is a great reason to invest in a smartwatch for children. The younger audience requires the smartwatch with exceptional features to stay active, safe, and improve learning. As a parent, you will rest easy knowing that your kid is on track with a smartwatch.

The Indian market has hundreds of them, which becomes a bit challenging to pick the best. Therefore, we have rounded up the 5 best smartwatches reviews for kids in 2020 to satisfy both you and the child. Follow through and pick the one that meets your kid’s requirements.

1.VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2

VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2

The VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2 is a new generation smartwatch for children. It is colourful with an HD display, which will please the kids at first sight. The large screen display makes it possible to view the readings on the watch display. Also, the kid finds it easy to play games and view photos.
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Smartwatch Features

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Zendaya, the multi-talented dancer, wears a Michael Kors smartwatch.

Khloe Kardashian is a Fitbit user. In her website, Khloe, with a K, she provides a shopping list of items she believes will motivate you to get in shape. Among the items in the list is the Fitbit Flex Wireless Band, which she claims will help you stay focused in your attempt to get in shape.

Talk of Victoria’s Secret model, Martha Hunt, tennis champion Andy Murray, and so on.

Coming closer home, Fatima Sana Shaikh, the Bollywood actor, has been an ambassador for Fossil smartwatches in India. 

You will also see the tennis star Mahendra Singh Dhoni swinging around in his Apple watch. 

The list is endless of celebrities who have embraced the use of smartwatches, and they cannot step out of their houses without one because of the convenience that the smartwatch offers.

Smartwatches come with capabilities similar to those of Smartphones. Irrespective of whether you are looking for a smartwatch for daily use or a specific purpose, there are some standard smartwatch features that you can expect to get, such as having some app, getting notifications, answering messages by voice, media management and so on.

If you want to learn more about smartwatch features and how beneficial it is for you to have a smartwatch, read through this article to the end.

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How Smart Devices can help you Master Your Habits & Routines

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I have to admit 1 big geeky fact today – I love habits. 

I love studying them, following them and honestly, they have literally made me who I am today. 

It’s the simple 1%, the tiny thing, the absolute basic thing you do daily that helps you get the most exponential returns in the future. 

“Change might not be fast and it isn’t always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped.” 
— Charles Duhigg 

 “Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement” 
― James Clear

James and Charles are two habit experts, who have their own research and very well explained books. You can check the “Habit science” section for a brief overview of the same.

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How To Make Your Sweet Home a Smart Home

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A Smart Home does not have to mean spending a lot of money and investing a lot of time on expensive home devices. If you are clear with your wants and needs, just replacing your existing gadgets and appliances with connected and automated versions of similar things would be sufficient. 

In this article, I will explain to you how to make a smart home and what is a smart home device.

What is a Smart Home Device?

A smart home device is an internet-connected device that enables you to monitor remotely and manage the appliances such as lighting, heating, and security.

A smart home device provides you with security, comfort, convenience and energy efficiency by allowing the device to control from your smartphone or voice-enabled devices like Google Home and Alexa.

Smart home devices also reduce the amount of time that you spend on tasks on a daily basis. For example, having to go back home to see if you have turned off any appliance can be easily taken care of by smart home gadgets, which in turn saves your vital time.

The smart meter in the smart home devices enables you to understand your smart home device better. This way, you know which devices are drawing more power and thereby you can easily turn it off when not required and in turn save your money. 

Smart meters also make it easier to educate you and your family members on better ways to stay energy efficient. Thereby turning off energy-inefficient devices helps you to save money and leave a positive impact on the environment. This way, smart home devices can go a long way in keeping you more productive through time and money savings. 

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Best Smartwatch under 10,000

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Smartwatches have slowly evolved from an old timekeeping piece to present-day wearable tech. Now smartwatch integrates the smartphone communication function and the basic health tracking functions.

Through smartwatch, you can 

  • Receive notifications, view text messages and accept calls
  • Voice command Google
  • Navigate using GPS
  • Play downloaded music through BT speakers
  • Track fitness activity and set fitness goals.

Few smartwatches even lets you have Smart Home Access and Near Field Communication (NFC).

Past, Present and Future of Smartwatches

Smartwatch era started in 1975 when calculators got integrated into wristwatches.  

Then came Seiko’s T001 smartwatch in 1983, with a portable TV receiver linked to the watch. The Japanese watch had a 1.25 inches screen divided for standard watch features and video output.

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Everything You Want To Know About Smart Home Hubs

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The urge to control devices and live comfortably has led to the powerful concept of Home automation. That has evolved from the old wired X10 protocol to present speaker based smart home hubs. 

If you are new to the concept then the post helps you understand a smart hub. You can learn about the types of hubs, their use cases and the best smart home hubs presently available in India. 

What is Smart Home Hub and How it Works With Example

A Smart Home Hub is a central home command. A bridge that connects all the smart home devices. So that you can control them from a single app/speaker. 

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Google Home vs Alexa: The Ultimate Face-Off

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Alexa and Google Home are loaded with sets of features: Alexa supports more smart home devices, while Google Home lets you upload your audio file to its cloud. There are many other features that one device support which other devices do not. 

In this article, I will walk you through the features of Alexa and Google Home based on the following parameters

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Best Smart Coffee Makers for 2019 (Review & Buying Guide)

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The greatest luxury which a smart coffee maker brings is the convenience of brewing coffee through a click on the app. You can make favorite cappuccinos precisely with rich flavor as per your liking, that too remotely. 

The best part is that you can get your coffee ready in a few minutes. Plus the smart coffee maker saves you from the hassle of cleaning and using extra utensils for milk and filter.  

Things You Should Consider While Buying a Smart Coffee Maker

1. Compatibility
The smart coffee maker uses different technology like Wifi and Bluetooth to connect with apps and devices. 

Integration with devices like Alexa and Google Home gives you the advantage to control your coffee maker over voice command.

Select the coffee maker with Bluetooth connectivity option if you are in close proximity to your smart coffee maker as it has a lower range. Wifi connectivity has a wider range and is best if you live on the upper floors where the distance is more.

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Buying Guide for Smart Air Purifier

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Air purifiers are a modern-day, city life requirements, especially if you live in the polluted metropolitan areas. They are also a must if you have children or elders with severe allergies. 

An article published on Lung India establishes the fact that air filters do have a positive impact on vascular health and overall improves an individual’s respiratory health. 

Smart Air Purifiers, goes a step ahead in helping you better understand the surrounding air composition, the historical levels of various pollutants and allergens present in your living area. They can be remotely controlled, scheduled to function through a simple click over your mobile apps. 

Smart Air Purifier can be integrated with intelligent assistants like Alexa and Google Home, giving you an added flexibility to control over voice without leaving your current work.

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