How to use LED strip lights for a cool look at...
Wondering how to jazz up your house without a complete makeover? LED strip lights are an easy way to brighten the home and have fun with colour too.
Sinopé Wireless Programmable Thermostat for Baseboard Heaters Review
If you have electric baseboard heating you’re probably feeling left out of the smart thermostat revolution. Popular models like the Nest Thermostat and Ecobee aren’t focused on customers like me with baseboard heaters, so I jumped at the chance to review this – it’s the Sinope 3000W Wireless Smart Thermostat starter kit. Read on to see it installed and learn how it works.
Smart Home System Series: Z-Wave and associated products
I think it is kind of crazy that Smart Home technology hasn’t really hit the mainstream yet. I mean, the basic idea behind the whole Smart Home concept is that you can control all sorts of things, from lights and locks, to blinds, thermostats and everything in-between, right from your smartphone or internet-connected device. Essentially and at its simplest, Smart Home technology allows people to monitor and manipulate gadgets and devices in their houses from a remote (wife-connected) location....
Smart features that will make you want to upgrade to connected...
Smart appliances are Wi-Fi enabled and packed with features designed to simplify the way you cook, clean, and wash at home.
Yale Announces the Assure Lever Lock and More at CES 2019
Hot off the heels of Connected by August, Yale announced 2 new partnerships at CES 2019 along with a Lever Smart Lock designed for single lock doors
The Internet of Things and Safety Around the Home
In this installment of the Internet of Things, we take a look at how safety around your home has evolved. We’ve gone from loud, blaring alarms and simplistic security systems to something much more hands-on and its all thanks to your Internet Connection and how it connects you to home even when you’re not there.
Guardzilla Review: Making Strides towards an Affordable Home Security System
If you’re curious about the effectiveness of the Guardzilla Wireless All-In-One Video Security System, read on for all of the details. Inside I discuss features, specifications, and just how well this low cost security system performs. You’ll hear about a few bugs, but you’ll also hear about a system that has the potential to be the answer to your home security needs!
Setting up a Smart Home Series Part 2: Preparing your House
In this installment of the “Setting up a Smart Home” series, we get ready to install! Before you bring out the power tools and start downloading apps left and right, you should keep a few things in mind. This blog will help you sort through some of the important things (like having the best internet connection possible) and smaller things like spot checking potential trouble spots.
Kick off the New Year by tidying up tech
If you've watched Tidying Up and you've wondered how to get rids of cords and cables, here's some ideas for tidying up tech you can put to use right now.
Pet tech for finding and feeding your dogs and cats
With handy, smart pet tech available at the tip of your fingers, it has never been easier to give your pet a great life than it is now.
