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 …
Z-Wave and Zigbee Hub + High Performance Router = Securifi Almond+
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 …
GE Z-Wave Outlet Review
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 …
Stack Lighting: Smart Lighting for Your Home and Office
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 …
Who Makes the Best Wink Motion Sensors?
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 …
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 …
Staples Connect Hub Review: A Search for the Best Smart Home Hub
The new Staples Connect D-Link hub was released in late 2014 and given the previous praises of the Staples home automation system, we thought it would be a good candidate …
Google Home Vs Amazon Echo: Which is the Best Personal Digital Assistant?
Trying to decide on the victor in the newly-released Google Home vs Amazon Echo? It’s hard to cut through the marketing and know which personal digital assistant will work best …
How to Make Your Own Z-Wave Outdoor Door Sensor
Not having any luck finding a Z-wave outdoor door sensor for a gate or pool area? No worries! It will require venturing outside of warranty coverage (oh my!) and may …
Roost Smart Battery Review; Hello WiFi Smoke Detector, Goodbye 2AM Beeping
The Bottom Line Product: Roost Smart Battery Price: $30 Rating: 4/5 Reviewed by: Jody on June 24, 2016 That dreaded beep in the night. Hunting for the elusive smoke detector …
Open Sesame! Bluetooth Smart Lock or Dryer Automation Kit?
Sesame seems to still be on pace for their first production batch of locks at the end of April 2015, so I think now is an appropriate time to go …
Neato Botvac D5 Review
Looking for a robot slave to do your vacuuming for you? Well, the Neato Botvac D5 is a great choice. We’ll give a rundown of how well it did in …
5 Times Home Automation Outlets Are Worse Than Smart Plugs
Don’t you hate making a decision and buying something just to realize that there was an easier or better way to do the same job? We’re going to make sure …
A Look at the Ankuoo Neo WiFi Light Switch
Having just had a less-than-stellar experience reviewing the Belkin light bulbs and hub, I decided to take a break and check out some other companies making WiFi home automation products. …
How to Automate Your Front Porch Light to Welcome Guests and Deter Burglars
Do you ever forget to turn your porch light off and feel a little guilt in the morning? Do you hate letting moths in the house whenever you need to …