Our Top Picks: Best for Customization Ecobee3 If you are looking for a smart thermostat that works well with Alexa and HomeKit, then Ecobee 3 should be worth your consideration! Plus, it comes with an intricate reporting system, remote sensors, Power Extender Kit, and other useful features, making it one of the hard-to-beat smart thermostats … Read more
Keeping your lawn healthy can be challenging even for the most experienced gardener. But with devices like smart sprinklers, you can easily keep up with the demands of your lawn or garden efficiently with less effort. A smart sprinkler controller is a device that you can install for your lawn or garden to ensure your … Read more
Do you want to incorporate motion detectors with your smart devices? Do you want to automate, for example, the lights in your dining room to turn on when someone is around and turn off immediately after some time of inactivity? Well, the good news is that you can easily do that. There are a lot … Read more
JodyHi, I’m Jody. I graduated with honors with a Masters of Science in Computer Engineering and have over 15 years of experience working as an engineer with electronics products. I’m a lifelong learner and tinkerer and enjoy automating things around the house so I can solve bigger problems than getting out of bed to check … Read more
Where to install your smart fan controller?Thinking of controlling your ceiling fan via your smartphone? Cool… If you already have a separate switch controlling your fan and light, that will be simple. But what if they’re only one switch, and you want to control the fan by itself? I’ll walk you through the process for … Read more
Looking for home automation without the cloud? Don’t want connectivity issues bringing your smart home to its knees? Stick around as I review the best options for a cloud-free smart home automation software for those that want the ultimate in performance and privacy without relying on any outside services. We’ve also written a separate post … Read more
Planning to install a smart thermostat before the cold months arrive? First, you need to determine if your current HVAC system can support the device. Most smart thermostats in the market today require a C-wire to function properly. C-wires help ensure that your smart thermostat receives a continuous flow of power to work consistently. Old … Read more
From feeding, sleeping, changing diapers, and keeping everyone safe and healthy, having babies and toddlers at home can make your life complicated. On top of your daily jobs and keeping your home clean and organized, you have to work on balancing your career and health while making sure your kids have all their needs satisfied. … Read more
Want the convenience of home automation and the reliability of fully local processing? Need a smart home but would rather leave the cloud out of it? If either of those scenarios describe you, then our Vera Edge review is for you. We’re going through a detailed review of the VeraEdge and the Vera app so … Read more
Been tempted by the Wink home automation display in Home Depot? Or, like the idea of a home automation hub that supports all of the major protocols? The Wink hub promises Bluetooth, Z-Wave, and Zigbee support and boasts a vision of integrating the devices in your home under one hub. So, we grabbed one to … Read more
JodyHi, I’m Jody. I graduated with honors with a Masters of Science in Computer Engineering and have over 15 years of experience working as an engineer with electronics products. I’m a lifelong learner and tinkerer and enjoy automating things around the house so I can solve bigger problems than getting out of bed to check … Read more
Imagine your home that turns on the lights, controls your thermostat, or activates smart cameras at the command of your voice – how cool is that! Nowadays, almost all devices in your home can be connected to the internet. That is why it is easier than ever. However, if you’re stumped on how to create … Read more
Smart home (or home automation) technology has been around in a serious way since the 90’s, but it was generally reserved for those with big budgets or for the really geeky types who live technology. But, in the last several years, smart devices, standards, and more importantly, software, has gotten more and more mainstream. Now, … Read more
JodyHi, I’m Jody. I graduated with honors with a Masters of Science in Computer Engineering and have over 15 years of experience working as an engineer with electronics products. I’m a lifelong learner and tinkerer and enjoy automating things around the house so I can solve bigger problems than getting out of bed to check … Read more
