Not getting a good night’s sleep is never a good way to begin a day. Luckily, there are plenty of home gadgets that can help you get a great night sleep. Better still, not all of these gadgets will cost you a lot of money. Here’s our list of tips and recommendations: Withings Aura Smart Sleep System […]
With so many electronics, appliances, and devices in our homes consuming energy, utility bills have skyrocketed. According to the Short Term Energy Outlook prepared by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, retail prices of electricity have risen every year since 2013. Plus, costs are expected to continue climbing for the years ahead. It’s not like one […]
The idea of not using physical keys is great. If only it worked. Yale’s Assure Lock with Bluetooth and Z-Wave (YRD4) aims to rid your pocket of jangling keys, promising a world where you only need to twist your phone to unlock your front door. Unfortunately, it fails miserably. I had the opportunity to install […]
It hasn’t been long since the Amazon Echo debuted but it can already be considered a resounding success. The Echo is really useful, comes at a great price, buyers have a lot of good things to say about it — and Amazon is really capitalizing on it with the Echo Dot. For those who don’t […]
If a smart device is any device that connects to and communicates through the internet, then a smart home is a home where such smart devices lead to improvements in day-to-day life. Of the many reasons to smarten up a home, saving money is arguably the most enticing. But can smart devices really save money […]
Most smart home technology offers a lot of wow factor, but very little real world benefits. Home security is one area where the connected home offers distinct advantages over traditional security systems – whether you’re at home, work, or on vacation. There are plenty of options, but these four caught our eye. Homeboy Security Camera […]
As the popularity of home automation products has grown, so too has the number of wireless technologies that allow these devices to talk to one another. Two of the technologies, or languages, you will likely run into as you set up your own smart home are ZigBee and Z-Wave. Though both technologies allow you to […]
If you’ve got an Amazon Echo, and you’ve configured it for multiple users, changed the wake word, or configured package tracking, then you may be wondering what’s next. Download the Mega List of 100+ Useful Amazon Alexa Commands! Enter your Email Unlock Routines are one thing that can really make your home feel smart. We’ve […]
Love Plex? You’ll love a Plex Pass even more. Plex Pass gets you new features, earlier than everyone else – and exclusive features only available to Plex Pass holders. If you love your home media centre as much as I do, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Read on to find out more […]
A smart home could change your life. Not only can it free up time in your day that could be better spent elsewhere, but it can help regulate your routine so you aren’t burdened by having to remember or lose track of what needs to be done. But how expensive is it? For a lot […]