Smart home

In this edition of the “Keep Your New Years Resolution” series, we’re going to take a look at making your home more secure, safer and smarter using the growing number of smarthome products out there. From IP Cameras to Locks and even thermostats, learn about some of the ways to make 2016 your smart home year.

We’ve covered Insteon products here before, including the original hub last year. This year, Insteon has a new hub that provides the same in-house product support, along with promising easier setup than the original hub.  However, if you’ve already got the old Insteon Hub, and some of the old x10 products that the first one supported, is it worth upgrading to the new hardware?  Read on to find out.

Ring Alarm is a simple and effective home security alarm that you can arm and disarm via a keypad or the Ring App on your phone.

Here's how I made out installing and using the latest from Nanoleaf, the Nanoleaf Rhythm smarter LED light panel kit.

Best Buy has custom-built a smart home experience at the National Home Show in Toronto to help everyone learn how easy it is to automate your own home.  Learn about the latest in security solutions, lighting, appliances and more.

Step through the portal to learn all about 2 new home security cameras from D-Link that each offer 180 degrees of rotation for an amazing range of coverage!

Lighting is an essential component of smart homes. The Cync Smart LED Light Strip transforms any room with millions of colours with voice control.

Today I'm reviewing the Botanium Self-Watering Hydroponic Smart Planter that allows you to grow many fresh herbs, chilis, strawberries, and more year round.

The Lutron Aurora Smart Bulb Dimmer Switch works with your Philips Hue lights. It covers an existing switch and gives you a way to dim and turn off and on.

Looking for an easy way to get smart lights to sync with video on your TV? I got to spend a couple weeks with Philips Hue Sync Box: here's what I learned.