Fire TV is great, but so is Roku. You can do a lot with either device, but maybe you want both. Is that even possible? Can you use Roku and Firestick on the same TV? Yes, Roku and Firestick can both be used on the same TV. You just need two open HDMI slots—or one […]
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We’re all used to TVs with big brand names like Sharp or Sony. But you can save a lot of money with lesser-known brands like Walmart’s Onn. TVs are a big purchase, though, so it pays to check out who is making ONN TVs, where they are made, and who services them. ONN is a
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Smart TVs are much more affordable than they used to be. But if you’re still holding on to an old non-smart TV, you should still get the most out of it. So can you use a Firestick on a non-smart TV? You can use a Firestick on any TV, even if it’s not a smart
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A smart speaker that beeps in the middle of the night can be beyond frustrating. The first time it happened, I just wanted an answer: Why does my Alexa randomly beep, and how can I stop it? Well, here’s the answer I wish someone had given me. These fixes will solve the most common reasons
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Owning an Amazon Fire TV Stick is like having all of the power of a Smart TV in your pocket—minus the TV itself, of course. But did you know that you can bring your Firestick on vacation or to a friend’s house? Recently, I was asked a simple question: “How do I connect my Firestick
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Lack of outlets is a problem in most smart homes. Smart plugs compound the problem by blocking entire outlets. There’s an obvious solution, but only if it works safely. So can you plug a smart plug into a power strip? Smart plugs can safely be connected to a power strip as long as the plug
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Wires are messy, and they aren’t practical for connecting devices across large rooms. Bluetooth is the obvious alternative, but only if your TV supports it. So do smart TVs have Bluetooth? About 3/4 of smart TVs have full Bluetooth connectivity built-in. Some other TVs have a limited version called Bluetooth LE that doesn’t support Bluetooth
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Roombas are superb at cleaning wide-open spaces, but couches, tables, and other obstacles have always been a challenge. In this article, I’ll show you how to keep a robot vacuum from getting stuck under furniture. Whether you want your Roomba to clean under your couch or just avoid your furniture altogether, I’ll explain how to
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You’re all settled in to watch the latest Netflix binge-worthy series. But wait, did your internet just go out? Well, I guess it’s time to answer that age-old question: Will a smart TV work without an internet connection? Smart TVs still work without an active internet connection, but most of their apps won’t function. You
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Smart bulbs are convenient and fun, but nothing lasts forever, right? Smart bulb manufacturers love to brag that their lights last longer than the competition, but let’s take a look at the real numbers. How long do smart bulbs last? Most smart bulbs now last an average of 25,000 hours, which is 8–9 years at
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