I've reviewed security systems from all major brands. Here are my most important recommendations when you're ready to set up your own.

Control Fire TV with Android ...

Stop struggling with complex VPNs and risky port forwarding. Netbird gives you instant, secure remote access to your self-hosted apps in minutes.

Amazon really doesn't want you to, but it's possible.

Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

Use your computer's states as a trigger for your smart home devices.