Voice Assistants
Where to Put a Smart Speaker So It Hears You Clearly
I moved a smart speaker 40 centimetres last spring and it stopped ignoring my partner.
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Every guide we have published, newest first. Setup notes, honest reviews, and the occasional argument with advice that ignores what actually breaks once a device has been running for a year.
Voice Assistants
I moved a smart speaker 40 centimetres last spring and it stopped ignoring my partner.
Plugs and Switches
Last December I counted four dead outdoor smart plugs in my neighbour's recycling bin.
Voice Assistants
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Smart Lighting
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Plugs and Switches
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