Author: Erfan Askari

Anything that can be connected to internet in order to enhance your living experience is in Erfan's interest! He's been writing about technology and smart home gadgets for more than 6 years and now since the late 2023, he has been a contributor in Smart Home Scope, writing about smart TVs, smart assistants and home-theater devices.

Is you Honeywell thermostat not working? You’ve come to the right place! From time to time, your thermostat may start to act weird, maybe the HVAC system doesn’t respond, or maybe the touch screen is frozen; perhaps the entire unit isn’t functional after power is gone. I’ll share some tips that’ll help you deal with these problems step by step. Why is My Honeywell Thermostat Not Working? (Quick Answer!) ProblemLikely CauseQuick FixBlank screenDead batteries or no powerReplace batteries or check breaker/furnace switchNo heating or coolingWrong settings, clogged filters, wiringSet correct mode, replace filters, reset systemFrozen/unresponsive screenSoftware glitch or dirty screenWipe…

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Have you ever wondered whether PCM or Bitstream are a better audio transmission method or which one’s better for your home theater system? Well, in this Bitstream vs. PCM guide, that’s exactly what we’ll get into. I’ll explain how these two affect your AV amplifier, Blu-ray player, soundbar, and the ability to play advanced formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Which is Better, PCM or Bitstream? (Quick Answer!) FeaturePCMBitstreamWhat it isAudio decoded by the source (player/console) and sent as uncompressed signalAudio sent encoded to the receiver, which does the decodingBest forSimpler setups, older receivers, plug-and-play systemsAdvanced AVRs, Atmos/DTS:X, full surround…

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