--- title: SimpleTech Time | smart home (2) description: smart home | Blog Articles presented on behalf of HomeTech Media Solutions LLC (HTMS) (2) --- [HomeTech Media Solutions](https://htmsconnect.com) Blog Tags - [SimpleTech Tuesday Tips](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/simpletech-tuesday-tips) - [smart home](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-home) - [SimpleTech Hero Guide](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/simpletech-hero-guide) - [SimpleTech Decoder](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/simpletech-decoder) - [wi-fi](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/wi-fi) - [Home Automation](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/home-automation) - [SimpleTech Small Business Friday](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/simpletech-small-business-friday) - [network](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/network) - [online safety](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/online-safety) - [home network](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/home-network) - 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[family organization](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/family-organization) - [setup](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/setup) - [streaming](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/streaming) - [Cyber Safety](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/cyber-safety) - [Device Care](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/device-care) - [Digital Lifestyle](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/digital-lifestyle) - [Holiday Tech Tips](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/holiday-tech-tips) - [Home Entertainment](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/home-entertainment) - [Online Privacy](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/online-privacy) - [Small business IT](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/small-business-it) - [Soundbar](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/soundbar) - [Wi-Fi Dead Zones](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/wi-fi-dead-zones) - [Wi-Fi Extender](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/wi-fi-extender) - 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[Home office tech](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/home-office-tech) - [Internet Security](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/internet-security) - [Non-technical tips](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/non-technical-tips) - [Password Security](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/password-security) - [Router](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/router) - [Smart Home Basics](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-home-basics) - [Smart Home Entertainment](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-home-entertainment) - [Spring Cleaning](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/spring-cleaning) - [Surround Sound](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/surround-sound) - [TV Audio Tips](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/tv-audio-tips) - [Tech Explained](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/tech-explained) - [Tech Troubleshooting](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/tech-troubleshooting) - [Wi-Fi optimization](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/wi-fi-optimization) - [computer performance](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/computer-performance) - [disaster recovery](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/disaster-recovery) - [fall tech tune-up](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/fall-tech-tune-up) - [holiday tech](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/holiday-tech) - [home network tips](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/home-network-tips) - [home safety](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/home-safety) - [new homeowner](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/new-homeowner) - [online safety tips](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/online-safety-tips) - [outdoor tech](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/outdoor-tech) - [productivity tools](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/productivity-tools) - [router settings](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/router-settings) - [security cameras](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/security-cameras) - [smart routines](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-routines) - 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[Google Drive](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/google-drive) - [Google Home](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/google-home) - [HDD](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/hdd) - [Halloween Safety](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/halloween-safety) - [Home Cybersecurity](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/home-cybersecurity) - [Home Wi‑Fi](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/home-wi-fi) - [HowTo](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/howto) - [IP Address Basics](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/ip-address-basics) - [Internet Safety](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/internet-safety) - [Internet outages](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/internet-outages) - [Lake Murray](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/lake-murray) - [Laptop Battery Tips](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/laptop-battery-tips) - [MacBook](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/macbook) - [Matter](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/matter) - [Microsoft 365](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/microsoft-365) - [Mobile Productivity](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/mobile-productivity) - [Movie Night](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/movie-night) - [Netflix](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/netflix) - [PC maintenance](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/pc-maintenance) - [PC troubleshooting](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/pc-troubleshooting) - [Password Managers](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/password-managers) - [Power Management](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/power-management) - [Powerline Adapter](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/powerline-adapter) - [Restricted Mode](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/restricted-mode) - [Router Setup](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/router-setup) - [SSD](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/ssd) - [SaaS selection](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/saas-selection) - [Screen Time](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/screen-time) - [Slow Internet](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/slow-internet) - [Slow Wi-Fi](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/slow-wi-fi) - [Smart Home Help](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-home-help) - [Smart Home Protection](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-home-protection) - [Smart TV Settings](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-tv-settings) - [Smart TV Tips](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-tv-tips) - [Smart TV Troubleshooting](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-tv-troubleshooting) - [Sound Optimization](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/sound-optimization) - [Speed Up Wi-Fi](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/speed-up-wi-fi) - [SpringCleaning](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/springcleaning) - [Storage](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/storage) - [Streaming Devices](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/streaming-devices) - [Streaming Setup](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/streaming-setup) - [Tech Maintenance](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/tech-maintenance) - [Tech Support](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/tech-support) - [Tech Tip](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/tech-tip) - [Tech Upgrades](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/tech-upgrades) - [Travel Security](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/travel-security) - [VPN](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/vpn) - [Virtual Celebration](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/virtual-celebration) - [Wearable Tech](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/wearable-tech) - [Wi-Fi & Networking](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/wi-fi-networking) - [Wi-Fi 6](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/wi-fi-6) - [Wi-Fi Interference](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/wi-fi-interference) - [Wi-Fi Issues](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/wi-fi-issues) - [Wi-Fi performance](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/wi-fi-performance) - 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[device cleaning](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/device-cleaning) - [device compatibility](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/device-compatibility) - [device connectivity](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/device-connectivity) - [device reuse](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/device-reuse) - [device safety](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/device-safety) - [device security](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/device-security) - [digital checklist](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/digital-checklist) - [digital literacy](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/digital-literacy) - [digital records](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/digital-records) - [digital tools](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/digital-tools) - [document organization](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/document-organization) - [driver updates](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/driver-updates) - [eco-friendly](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/eco-friendly) - 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Dive in and discover how to organize your digital life, create the perfect home theater, and solve your toughest tech challenges with ease. # Articles aboutsmart home (2) #### [Jan 6, 2026, 9:00:00 AM New Year, New Wi‑Fi: Upgrade Your Home Network for 2026](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/new-year-new-wi-fi-upgrade-your-home-network-for-2026) [Read article](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/new-year-new-wi-fi-upgrade-your-home-network-for-2026) #### [Dec 16, 2025, 9:00:00 AM Holiday Movie Night Setup: Make Your Living Room Magic](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/holiday-movie-night-setup-make-your-living-room-magic) [Read article](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/holiday-movie-night-setup-make-your-living-room-magic) #### [Sep 30, 2025, 9:00:00 AM Your Wi-Fi Name Matters (And Other Network Settings You Should Change)](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/your-wi-fi-name-matters-and-other-network-settings-you-should-change) [Read article](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/your-wi-fi-name-matters-and-other-network-settings-you-should-change) #### [Sep 23, 2025, 9:00:00 AM Wi-Fi in the Backyard: How to Extend Your Signal Outside](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/wi-fi-in-the-backyard-how-to-extend-your-signal-outside) [Read article](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/wi-fi-in-the-backyard-how-to-extend-your-signal-outside) #### [Sep 9, 2025, 9:00:00 AM Garage Wi-Fi Problems? Here’s the Fix](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/garage-wi-fi-problems-heres-the-fix) [Read article](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/garage-wi-fi-problems-heres-the-fix) #### [Aug 26, 2025, 9:00:00 AM Fall Smart Home Upgrades to Boost Comfort and Efficiency](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/fall-smart-home-upgrades-to-boost-comfort-and-efficiency) [Read article](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/fall-smart-home-upgrades-to-boost-comfort-and-efficiency) #### [Aug 9, 2025, 2:05:32 PM Smart Thermostats: Are They Worth It?](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/smart-thermostats-are-they-worth-it) [Read article](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/smart-thermostats-are-they-worth-it) #### [Jul 29, 2025, 9:00:00 AM The Easiest Way to Control Your Lights with Your Voice](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/the-easiest-way-to-control-your-lights-with-your-voice) [Read article](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/the-easiest-way-to-control-your-lights-with-your-voice) #### [Jul 22, 2025, 9:00:00 AM How to Set Up Outdoor Smart Cameras for Summer Security](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/how-to-set-up-outdoor-smart-cameras-for-summer-security) [Read article](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/how-to-set-up-outdoor-smart-cameras-for-summer-security) #### [Jul 18, 2025, 9:00:00 AM What Is a Video Doorbell, and Do You Need One?](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/what-is-a-video-doorbell-and-do-you-need-one) [Read article](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/what-is-a-video-doorbell-and-do-you-need-one) [Prev](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time) [1](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time) [2](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-home/page/2) [3](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-home/page/3) [All](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/all) [Next](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/tag/smart-home/page/3) #### Posts about smart home (2) ###### [Jan 6, 2026, 9:00:00 AM • 2 min read • 0 ![Graphical image of a home exterior surrounded by smart home features](https://htmsconnect.com/hubfs/STT%20TT%20New%20Year%20Home%20Network%20Upgrade.png) New Year, New Wi‑Fi: Upgrade Your Home Network for 2026 A new year is a great time to reset old habits—and that includes your home Wi‑Fi. If streaming buffers, video calls drop, or smart devices don’t always respond, your network may be overdue for an upgrade. The good news? You don’t have to be a tech expert to make meaningful improvements. Here’s how ...](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/new-year-new-wi-fi-upgrade-your-home-network-for-2026) ###### [Dec 16, 2025, 9:00:00 AM • 1 min read • 0 ![Image of 2 couples on a sofa watching Christmas movies in a decorated living room](https://htmsconnect.com/hubfs/STT%20TT%20Holiday%20Movie%20Night.png) Holiday Movie Night Setup: Make Your Living Room Magic The holidays are the perfect time for cozy movie nights with family and friends. But if your living room setup isn’t ready, you might end up with buffering, bad sound, or a less-than-magical experience. Here’s how to create a holiday movie night that feels like a theater—without leaving home.](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/holiday-movie-night-setup-make-your-living-room-magic) ###### [Sep 30, 2025, 9:00:00 AM • 2 min read • 0 ![image of home wifi router](https://htmsconnect.com/hubfs/STT%20TT%20Network%20Settings.png) Your Wi-Fi Name Matters (And Other Network Settings You Should Change) Most people set up their home Wi-Fi network once and never think about it again. But those default settings—especially your network name and password—can affect everything from security to performance. If your router still says “Linksys” or “NETGEAR123,” it’s time for a quick tune-up.](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/your-wi-fi-name-matters-and-other-network-settings-you-should-change) ###### [Sep 23, 2025, 9:00:00 AM • 2 min read • 0 ![laptop on chair outdoors](https://htmsconnect.com/hubfs/STT%20TT%20Outdoor%20Wifi.png) Wi-Fi in the Backyard: How to Extend Your Signal Outside Whether you're streaming music while grilling, joining a Zoom call from your patio, or just browsing the web in a hammock, reliable Wi-Fi in your backyard is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But many homeowners find that their wireless signal drops off sharply once they step outside. In this ...](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/wi-fi-in-the-backyard-how-to-extend-your-signal-outside) ###### [Sep 9, 2025, 9:00:00 AM • 2 min read • 0 ![image of home with detached garage](https://htmsconnect.com/hubfs/STT%20TT%20Garage%20WiFi%20Problems.png) Garage Wi-Fi Problems? Here’s the Fix Welcome to another SimpleTech Tuesday Tip! For many of us, the garage has become the final frontier of the modern smart home. It’s no longer just a place for cars and lawn equipment. It’s where our smart garage door opener lives, where a security camera keeps watch, and maybe even where a second ...](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/garage-wi-fi-problems-heres-the-fix) ###### [Aug 26, 2025, 9:00:00 AM • 2 min read • 0 ![graphic of smart device control with home in background](https://htmsconnect.com/hubfs/STT%20TT%20Blog%20Fall%20Smart%20Home.png) Fall Smart Home Upgrades to Boost Comfort and Efficiency Welcome to another SimpleTech Tuesday Tip! As August comes to a close here in Irmo, you can start to feel the change. The relentless summer sun is finally losing some of its intensity, the mornings have a hint of crispness, and our minds turn to football, holidays, and all the cozy comforts of ...](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/fall-smart-home-upgrades-to-boost-comfort-and-efficiency) ###### [Aug 9, 2025, 2:05:32 PM • 3 min read • 0 ![Image of smart home thermostats](https://htmsconnect.com/hubfs/Smart%20Thermostats%20STT%20Decoder.png) Smart Thermostats: Are They Worth It? Welcome to the SimpleTech Time Decoder, where we break down popular technology into plain English to help you understand what it is and what it can do for you.](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/smart-thermostats-are-they-worth-it) ###### [Jul 29, 2025, 9:00:00 AM • 2 min read • 0 ![graphic of smart wifi outlet](https://htmsconnect.com/hubfs/Smart%20Plug%20Lighting.png) The Easiest Way to Control Your Lights with Your Voice Welcome to another SimpleTech Tuesday Tip! Have you ever stumbled into a dark room, fumbling for the light switch? Or gotten perfectly comfortable on the couch for a movie, only to realize you left the bright kitchen light on? We’ve all been there.](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/the-easiest-way-to-control-your-lights-with-your-voice) ###### [Jul 22, 2025, 9:00:00 AM • 2 min read • 0 ![graphic of house with oversized wifi security cameras](https://htmsconnect.com/hubfs/STT%20Tuesday%20Tip%20Outdoor%20Smart%20Cameras.png) How to Set Up Outdoor Smart Cameras for Summer Security Welcome to another SimpleTech Tuesday Tip! Summer in Irmo is all about long, sunny days, family cookouts, and maybe even that long-awaited vacation. But as we spend more time out of the house, keeping our property secure becomes a top priority.](https://htmsconnect.com/simpletech-time/how-to-set-up-outdoor-smart-cameras-for-summer-security) ###### [Jul 18, 2025, 9:00:00 AM • 3 min read • 0 ![image of video doorbell with example visitor](https://htmsconnect.com/hubfs/STT%20Decoder%20Video%20Doorbell.png) What Is a Video Doorbell, and Do You Need One? Welcome to the SimpleTech Decoder blog series from SimpleTech Time. The Decoder series takes a single technology concept and breaks it down into plain English to help you understand. 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