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Turn Off Ring Notifications

Turn Off Ring Notifications

Suppose your setup includes a couple of Ring devices with motion detection and alerts enabled. In that case, the notifications can be bothersome – especially when you are home or don’t need disturbance. You don’t need to get motion alerts when your neighbor’s cat walks past the camera. Despite Ring notifications alerts being a great …

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Ring Difference Between Motion Detection and Motion Alerts

Ring Difference Between Motion Detection and Motion Alerts

Ring has made a name in the smart home security and monitoring industry and has a vast pool of devices for users. These Ring devices come with different features – in ring cameras, doorbells, and sensors, motion detection, and alerts play a crucial role. Understanding what motion detection, alerts, and warning mean helps you manipulate …

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Blink Sync Module

Blink Sync Module

If you’re a Blink security enthusiast, you have definitely heard of or interacted with a Blink sync module. Conversely, if you are looking into the Blink system, you will come across this device several times. All Blink cameras barring the Minis and Video Doorbell, require a module to connect to your home network – usually …

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Arlo Camera Not Charging

Arlo Camera Not Charging

Most Arlo camera models (wireless ones) come with rechargeable batteries, barring a few that directly connect to the power outlet. Despite the battery promising up to or more than 6 months of life, eventually recharging is inevitable. The Arlo camera not charging spells doom on your security system, as you can no longer depend on …

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Alexa Not Working

Alexa Not Working

“Alexa, turn on the lights,” and…. nothing happens. Well, it seems like you have a problem with your Alexa device. She won’t respond to commands or lights up and does nothing. Effectiveness and reliability are contagious topics when dealing with Virtual Assistants. One day your Assistant is on point running all your requests, and others, …

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Arlo Camera Not Syncing

Arlo Camera Not Syncing

Synchronizing the Arlo camera to the Base station allows the camera to be detected and added to your security system. However, sometimes the camera syncing fails observed by a flashing orange light on the camera. So, why won’t your Arlo camera sync to the Base station? Synchronization problems during the initial setup could be due …

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