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 …
Review: Best Bluetooth Temperature Sensors of 2021
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 …
Best of the Web: Home Automation System Reviews (Updated for 2021)
I hate looking for reviews and reading a page just to realize the person didn’t even have their hands on the product. Or, that they’re trying to sell me something …
Xiaomi Roborock S5 Review: Best Mid-Tier Robot Vacuum of 2021
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: …
How to Make a DIY Smart Garage Door Opener that Works with Any Protocol
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 …
How to make an improvised DIY water sensor for under $6
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 …
How To Hook Up Your Driveway Gate To Your Home Automation System
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 …
Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers: Automated Watering Comparison
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 …
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 …