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 single hub. Let’s review their pitch: Securifi Almond+ – WiFi Router and Z-Wave /Zigbee Hub The Securifi Almond+ is a high performance wireless router that … Read more
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 our home with mixed flooring, rugs, and lots of toys and dropped food! Plus, I’ll let you know which of the robot vacums we tried … Read more
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 and effectively solve problems around the house. So, let’s take a look at how you can make an improvised water sensor or diy water alarm … Read more
So, you’re getting into home automation and you won the battle (link to waf article) of teaching your spouse how to use your home automation. Congratulations, you’ve already made it farther than most and you should be proud of your accomplishment. I can imagine that you’re pretty happy with your smart home setup but if … 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
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
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
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
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 reduce battery life a bit. But if that’s not a problem for you, there are several methods that have been proven effective by DIYers before … Read more
As a pet-lover who has furry companions at home, you may find it difficult to leave the house for a few days, or even just hours, without someone looking after your pets. Why not set up home automation for your pets so that they are taken care of even when you can’t be there? In … Read more
Trying to plan a purchase for your smart home and don’t want to end up with hardware you can’t use? Want to design your home automation mesh network to have the best performance possible? If so, you’re in the right place! I’m going to review the two most popular home automation protocols in use today … Read more
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 and keep our home secure. But, you may be wondering, are all of these special hubs and protocols like Z-Wave and Zigbee really necessary? Or, … Read more
