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How to Set Up the Canary Home Security Camera
The Canary home security camera is an easy-to-use camera that connects directly to your Wi-Fi network (or over ethernet) and lets you see what's going on while you're away from home.
How to Automatically Turn on Lights When Your Wi-Fi Cam Detects Motion
If you have a Wi-Fi cam (like the Nest Cam) set up for security, it's one thing to catch any perps on video.
How to Power a USB-Powered Device Over Ethernet
Many devices---like Wi-Fi cams---get power by being plugged into a nearby outlet through USB.
What Happens If My Philips Hue Lights Go Offline?
Installing Philips Hue bulbs is a great way to boost your lighting game, but since they heavily rely on an internet connection, you might be wary of going all in and blanketing your house with smart lights.
How Does Thermal Imaging Work?
If you've ever seen photos or videos where everything is a red and yellow mess, that's called thermography---more colloquially known as thermal imaging.
How to Mount Your TV to the Wall
Mounting your TV to the wall is not only a great way to save space, but it also looks nice and clean.
How to Create Activity Zones for Your Nest Cam's Motion Alerts
If you only want a small section of your Nest Cam's field of view to be subject to motion alerts, you create "activity zones.
How to Customize Nest Cam Notifications
Depending on where you have your Nest Cam set up, you might receive more notifications than you really need.
How to Automatically Turn Your Nest Cam On and Off
If you have Nest Aware set up on your Nest Cam, it can record video around the clock.
How to Automate Your Favorite Apps with IFTTT
If This Then That (IFTTT) is an online service that can connect all sorts of different products and services together, so you can automate just about anything your heart desires.
How to Turn Off the Status Light on Your Nest Cam
By default, the Nest Cam has a status light on the front that's fairly subtle, but can still be distracting depending on how you use the camera.
How to Turn Off Night Vision on the Nest Cam
Lots of burglars come out at night, which means night vision can be a great feature for your security camera.
How Do Night Vision Cameras Work?
Most security cameras come with night vision, which allow them to still see things even if it's pitch black outside.
How to Prevent Your Nest Cam from Capturing Sound
The Nest Cam can capture audio whenever it's recording video so you can hear what's going on.
How to Watch Live TV on Your Apple TV
If you want to watch live TV on your Apple TV---cable or antenna---it's relatively easy to set up and get going.
What Happens If My Smart Thermostat Stops Working?
Many people might feel a bit wary installing a smart thermostat in their home, considering how often modern technology screws up.
How to Change the Video Quality of Your Nest Cam
The Nest Cam can record in full 1080p high definition, but if your internet connection can't handle that kind of streaming---or if you simply don't need something that crystal clear---here's how to change the video quality of your Nest Cam.
How to Add Any Card to the iPhone Wallet App, Even If It Isn't Supported by Apple
The Wallet app on the iPhone lets you store all of your loyalty cards, boarding passes, movie tickets, and more right on your device.
How to Set Up the Nest Cam
The Nest Cam is an easy-to-use security camera that plugs into any outlet and connects directly to your Wi-Fi so that you can keep tabs on your home, no matter where you are.
How to Close Your Garage Door Automatically with MyQ
If you ever forget to close your garage door at the end of the day, you can set up a specific time for your MyQ-enabled garage door to close automatically.