Do you have a growing number of smart home devices and are already fed up with launching multiple apps to control your smart home devices? Using a single application, you …
Open Source Home Automation Software (Actually Worth Using! ?)
Looking for the best open source home automation software that’s both simple and capable? In this post, we’ll share our top list. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is home automation …
Nest Thermostat E vs Ecobee3 Lite – Which One is Better?
When it comes to smart thermostats, two popular brands stand out from the rest – Nest and Ecobee. Today, we’re looking at the Nest Thermostats E and Ecobee3 Lite. Both …
How to Make A Cheaper Smart Doorbell Sensor in 10 Minutes (Z-Wave, Zigbee, You Name It!)
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 …
5 Best Line Voltage Wifi Thermostat for Heating Control [Tips and Shopping GUIDE]
Our Top Pick: Best Overall: Mysa Smart Thermostat We chose Mysa Smart Thermostat as the overall best line voltage wifi thermostat because of its ease-of-use and compatibility with smart home …
Wink Hub Review: Is it the Best Home Automation Hub?
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 …
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of WiFi for Home Automation
If you’re like me, you love the idea of new and innovative ways to make our lives easier at home. Home automation ideas can be fun to automate mundane tasks …
5 Best Ecobee Smart Vents
Our Top Picks: Best Smart Vent Overall FLAIR SMART VENT We think Flair is the best smart vent overall because of its intelligent airflow management system. You could save 30% …
Best Home Automation Ideas: 34 Smart Hacks
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 …
How to Find the Best Z-Wave Thermostat in 2021
For the past few years, home automation devices have really gone mainstream to make our day to day lives convenient, safe, and more comfortable. And, a smart home wouldn’t be …
Ultimate Review: The Best Robot Mops for 2021
We all want a clean house. But keeping every corner of your home clean can be a tedious job and something that not everyone would enjoy. If you live in …
How to Make a Z-Wave Driveway Motion Sensor (or Zigbee)
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 …
False Alarms? How to Select the Best Z-Wave Motion Sensors in 2021
If you’re just getting started with home security or home automation, then you may have already decided on Z-wave for maximum compatibility. Chances are, you plan to add Z-wave motion …
Home Automation Without the Cloud – Offline Home Automation Systems
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 …
GE Bluetooth Light Switch Review: Look Mom, No Hubs!
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 …
