Guides, reviews, and device recommendations for smart home and home automation topics. Topics covered include home security, climate control, home maintenance, automation hubs (Zwave and Zigbee), home assistant, and smartthings.
I recently added the new Roborock S6 to my smart home setup. I decided to do a Roborock S6 review and compare Roborock S5 vs S6, focussing mainly…
In June 2019, I upgraded the UPS connected to my Ubiquiti Network gear and Synology NAS from APC Back-UPS NS700MC to CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD. You can ready about my…
For a lot of beginners are who are just starting with smart home and automation, the sheer number of possible options can be quite overwhelming. They may have…
In this post, I will show you how to install HASS.io on Docker on Ubuntu or Debian systems. I have been running Home Assistant for my home automation…
Wi-Fi cameras are inexpensive and easy to set up. This makes them perfect for home security. At a very low cost, you can lay out Wi-Fi cameras all…
Smart homes and smart home automation have become easier to implement. Thanks to technology such as Samsung’s SmartThings, a whole-home retrofit is possible. There are loads of Samsung…
Google Assistant is an amazing tool. IFTTT (If-this-then-that) is a tremendously impressive automation service. Put Google Assistant and IFTTT two together and you have a powerhouse duo that…
When creating a smart home, you might consider upgrading various appliances with internet-connected hardware. That way, you can utilize smart home control and automation. Samsung’s SmartThings is a…
Home Assistant (HASS) one of the best open-source home automation platforms available today, other than maybe OpenHAB. This python based smart home automation platform integrates with over 1000…
Smart homes and smart home automation continue to flourish. With a bevy of connectivity options, Samsung SmartThings is one of the top options. It’s compatible with tons of…
