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Xiaomi Roborock S5 Review: Best Mid-Tier Robot Vacuum of 2020

In Robot Vacuums by Christy02/26/2020

The Bottom Line Product: Roborock S5 (S55 in white) Price: Check latest price on Amazon (it varies a lot) Rating: 4.5/5 Reviewed by: Jody on March 31, 2019 First Impressions: …

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How to Make a DIY Smart Garage Door Opener that Works with Any Protocol

In Home Automation Devices by Jody10/13/201934 Comments

I know you’ve gotten 5 minutes down the road and asked yourself, “Did I close the garage door?”. Now, instead of turning around or leaving your garage and house vulnerable …

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How to make an improvised DIY water sensor for under $6

In Home Automation Devices by Jody05/12/2018Leave a Comment

In the age of in-home personal digital assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa, I thought it would be fun to take a look at how simple solutions can cheaply …

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How To Hook Up Your Driveway Gate To Your Home Automation System

In Home Automation by Christy08/06/2018Leave a Comment

Would you like it if your driveway gate automatically knew you were home and opened as you pulled in? Want to let a visitor in by talking to your Amazon …

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Best Home Automation Ideas: 34 Smart Hacks

In Home Automation, Start Here by Jody11/09/20194 Comments

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 …

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Review: Best Bluetooth Temperature Sensors of 2020

In Home Automation Devices by Jody04/09/2020

If you’ve been reading along, you know I’m a fan of technology that just works without extra hassle. And, to that end, I’m becoming a believer in Bluetooth solutions because …

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Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers: Automated Watering Comparison

In Home Automation Devices by Christy09/02/2019Leave a Comment

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 …

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How to Make a Z-Wave Driveway Motion Sensor (or Zigbee)

In Home Automation Devices by Jody04/09/2020

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 …

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Z-Wave and Zigbee Hub + High Performance Router = Securifi Almond+

In Home Automation Devices by Jody05/11/2015Leave a Comment

Tired of weak WiFi signal in your home? The Securifi Almond+ aims to resolve that problem, give you a major speed boost, and consolidate your home automation functions in a …

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GE Z-Wave Outlet Review

In Smart Outlets by Jody09/09/2018Leave a Comment

Want to automate a lamp or small appliance and don’t like the look of a big plug sticking out of your wall? An in-wall switch requires some extra effort for …

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Home Automation Without the Cloud – Offline Home Automation Systems

In Home Automation Systems by Christy07/09/2018Leave a Comment

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 …

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Stack Lighting: Smart Lighting for Your Home and Office

In Smart Lights by Kelly11/29/20162 Comments

When new products hit the market, it can be an exciting time to discover how they can be beneficial for your home, especially products that promise to make life better …

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Who Makes the Best Wink Motion Sensors?

In Home Automation Devices by Christy08/13/2018Leave a Comment

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 …

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Open Source Home Automation Software (Actually Worth Using! ?)

In Home Automation by Christy10/13/2019Leave a Comment

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 …

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Best Robot Vacuum and Mop of 2020: Automate Your Cleaning

In Robot Vacuums by Christy02/26/2020

Need a helping hand to cut the chores at home? For busy professionals, having a robot cleaner at home frees you from the hours of cleaning which you could have …

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