Smart home
Amazon Alexa review
Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant is now live in Canada, and is embedded on three devices: the Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Plus. Here’s how it works.
Winter’s Coming, Better Get a Smart Thermostat is Part 11 of...
If you want to stay warm and toasty this Winter, there's no better way than by installing a brand new energy saving smart thermostat. Let's find out why!
Prepare for the Great Canadian Winter: Winterproof your home
I know what you’re thinking. It’s now just fall and you’re telling us to prepare for Winter? Well, you and I know that winter is one of those things you definitely want to prepare in advance for. For example, you’ll have a hard time finding snow shovels while it’s snowing, so why it all out? In this installment of the preparing for the Great Canadian Winter, we look at winterproofing your home with the help of some handy smarthome products.
Smart Plugs Make Holiday-Enhancing Stocking Stuffers
Smart plugs are compact, convenient, and they make great stocking stuffers. They can power your decorations before Christmas, and serve you long afterwards.
Happy voice-activated holidays using Google Home
Let me help take some of the load off you this year with my tips on how to have happy voice-activated holidays using Google Home.
12 Days of Christmas: Day 12 is the best voice assistant
As the calendar hits the 12th day in our 12 Days of Christmas gift idea list, the winner for the best voice assistant is... (envelope please).
Voice-controlled homes are now a possibility with Smart Voice Assistants
Set up your entire home with Smart Voice Assistants and use voice control to make your space more efficient and more comfortable.
The Smart Home Series: The Almond+ Wireless AC Router and Smart...
In part five of The Smart Home Series, I take a spin with Securifi’s Almond+ Wireless AC Router and Smart Hub combination. After setting this unit up in my house, I quickly realized the power it has to provide increased Wi-Fi speeds, as well as serve as a home automation hub to manage gadgets like the Peanut Wireless Smart Plug.
Installing smart blinds and automatic shades in your home
Discover key considerations for the successful installation of smart blinds and smart shades in your home.
FAQs about home security cameras: wired, wireless, indoor, outdoor, and IP
Begin to understand home security cameras from wired, wireless, indoor, outdoor, or IP.