…Related 5 simple network tests that fix most smart home issues These network tests can solve common smart home problems—improve connectivity, fix delays, and keep your devices running smoothly. Cables and…
…This is why dropping the channel width to 80MHz or 40MHz could actually result in a connection that "feels" better. Besides, not all of your devices might be compatible with wider channels…
…I was trying to connect an HDMI device into a USB-C portable monitor. Now the cable I had worked the other way around, from a USB-C laptop to an HDMI…
…Once a device connects to the server, it can reach everything on the network unless you've already set up firewall rules around it. For my personal devices, that works just fine…
…Most smart devices ship with ancient firmware that rarely gets updated, no meaningful security mechanisms, and persistent outbound connections that quietly phone home . Those innocent smart bulbs and devices on your LAN…
…Despite the fact that your device is connected every single time, it can't actually access the internet because it's fighting with the very node to which it's connected. Quiz…
…For a starter smart home setup with limited devices, the Pi is still a good choice. If you are adding over 10 Zigbee devices and constantly troubleshooting their connectivity, it’s worth…
…My current KVM devices are also all on my Tailnet, making it super easy to connect to them no matter what my physical network configuration changes, and one of them even has…
…I took an older phone that was no longer my daily driver, dropped a secondary SIM into it and turned it into a dedicated connectivity device, making it the thing that handles…
…Almost all of these devices rely on a stable wireless connection, but oftentimes they provide subpar experiences due to instability either within the stick itself or on the home network. If either…