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.
With the popularity of devices such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home, the smart speaker space is incredibly popular. Although the Home and Echo stand out as the most popular connected speaker options, there are tons of offerings. Check out the six best smart speakers for 2017! [Read: What … read more
Ecobee is a company that has been a serious competitor for the title of best and brightest smart thermostat for several years now. Their latest product, the Ecobee4, is hoping to continue that success. As this new model hits the market one has to ask, what is the difference between … read more
Summer might be over. But all over the country people’s lawns still feel the heat. Smart home and gardening enthusiasts can put their worries aside for now. That’s because we put together a list of the five best smart sprinkler systems available. It doesn’t matter if you want a better-looking … read more
The term smart home is increasingly common. With the rise to prominence of the Internet of Things, smart home technology and smart home automation soon followed. Wondering what is a smart home and what smart home automation can do for you? Learn all about smart home systems, technology, and more! … read more
A home security camera is something many feels is a necessity rather than a luxury. While traditional security systems and cameras offer adequate protection, we now have units that can send alerts of potential security risks right to your phone in real-time. There are enough smart home security cameras being … read more
Blink for Home offers affordable security cameras. Its product lineup includes both indoor and outdoor security cameras. Aimed at anyone from beginners to seasoned smart home professionals, Blink wireless security camera options are pretty simple to configure. Learn how to set up Blink wireless indoor security cameras for whole-home monitoring! … read more
There is a new burglary every 15 seconds. Protecting your home is vital, and the problem moving forward will most likely come down to cost. Older systems are hardwired from the central hub to the sensor. Damages to these systems can cost more as it ages. With advancement in technologies, … read more
Google Home and Amazon Echo are both incredible pieces of technology capable of turning your home into something fit for a sci-fi novel. When Google released Home, with its Assistant, the device was lacking in terms of integration with smart home products. Amazon Echo, with its assistant Alexa, had more … read more
The first and most basic feature promised in home automation is temperature control. Smart thermostats are the first in line for keeping the house comfortable. Plus, smart thermostats aid in saving money, energy, and stress. The market for these products continues to expand rapidly. Now is the best time to … read more