2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz for smart home devices, and how to fix pairing
Most smart home devices only connect on 2.4 GHz. If pairing fails, your router is probably mixing 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz under one network name; here is how to fix it.
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Plain-language guides to choosing, setting up and living with smart-home devices.
Where to put water leak sensors in a basement (and what they can't do)
Put the probe flat on the floor at the lowest point next to each water source: water heater, washer, sump pit, softener and floor drain. A sensor warns you early; it does not shut the water off.
Best indoor security camera without a subscription: how to choose one
Buy a camera that records to a microSD card inside it. Then the footage stays at home and a cloud plan is optional, not required.
Zigbee vs Wi-Fi sensors: which should you buy?
Wi-Fi sensors need no hub and suit a home with one to three of them. Zigbee sensors need a hub, but they go easier on batteries and on your router once you have many.
