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 because they make money off of it. Here’s the deal: We’ll never do that to you. If you find it here, it’s a quality write … Read more
Looking for the best open source home automation software that’s both simple and capable? In this post, we’ll share our top list. I’m going to run through your options and hit the features and limitations to tell you which are worth your time.What is home automation software?Home automation, also called a smart home or smart … Read more
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% of your bills and use it with Ecobee and voice assistants. You do need multiple “pucks” if you plan to set it up in multiple … Read more
Winter is coming soon and you might start to worry about your high heating bills. If you’re using multiple thermostats to control the climate in every room in your house, why not make them smarter to save on your energy cost? Line voltage thermostats are handy to use when it comes to regulating your home’s … Read more
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 complete without a smart thermostat. They can keep our homes more comfortable by controlling the temperature while lowering monthly energy bills. With so many thermostat … Read more
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 spent on more important tasks. Maybe you’ve already considered robot vacuums since they have become popular and more affordable over the years. However, different floors … Read more
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 sensors to your system to provide backup detection in case a burglar bypassing your entry sensors by just breaking glass or to automate lighting. There’s … Read more
[custom_headline type=”left” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″]The Bottom Line[/custom_headline] 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: Roborock S5 (S50 and S55)Out of the box, the Xiaomi Roborock S5 is a pretty sharp looking vacuum (we got the S50 … 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
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
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 to thieves, you can check and close it with your phone with your choice of home automation protocol! Z-wave? Of course. WiFi garage door opener? … 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
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 Spot? Well, fortunately, automatic gates such as z-wave gate opener are so popular nowadays that you can retrofit your existing gates and integrate it to … Read more
Summer can be devastatingly hot while winter can be so freezing, forcing you to run your heater constantly and drying your skin and sinuses. Don’t fret – you can automate your indoor climate and improve air quality by wiring your humidifier to an Ecobee thermostat. This DIY wiring might sound technically intimidating, especially since you … Read more
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 installation, but maintains the look of your other outlets with some added smarts. We’ll go through the GE In-wall Smart Outlet in detail to give … Read more
