Smart home

Google Home is one of the newest players in the smart home game, and it’s generating a lot of buzz. What is it and when will it be available in Canada? Read on to find out all about Google Home.

There’s a new gadget available and I’m pretty sure you’re going to want one. I know this because as much as I may have initially scoffed at the idea that it would be a product I would ever want or need, I’ve come to the realization that it is indeed something I have to have. It’s the new Philips Hue Go–a WiFi enabled portable mood light that can be used indoors or outdoors.

Belkin is growing their WeMo Product Line this spring with some exciting new things as well as having recently made some huge updates to their mobile phone app for their light switch. I have several WeMo products in my home and am looking forward to some of the new products. Come check it out!

In the first installment of the “Smarten Up” series, we discuss the idea of using smart locks to your advantage. We take a specific look at the August Smart Lock and its accompanying products. Bringing home the ability to open your locks without fumbling for keys and providing guests with access to your home without having to worry about cutting keys are convenience that you can offer while making it all look like a Jedi mind trick.

The August Doorbell camera records video of who's at your door, has hindsight to record motion before an incident, and offers 24 hour free recording.

First there were triangles, then squares, and now hexagons. Nanoleaf evolves its light panels to a new shape aiming to change the way light feels at home.

The Uniden App Solo is a simple yet highly customizable smart security camera that can bring peace of mind while working inside or outside your home.

Robot vacuums are just one of many types of robots that inspire and excite us today. Join me as I explore the latest innovations in this field from CES '21.

Many people I know have mentioned their fear of break-ins or theft—especially my friends with rental homes. But there’s not much they can do outside of placing a broomstick in the sliding door, or hoping the deadbolts on their doors hold: they’re not allowed to have an alarm installed. Nor would they want to permanently install a device in a place in which they will only be residing temporarily. There’s a great solution to this problem now! The iSmartAlarm is a portable, yet powerful device that acts as a great theft deterrent using nothing more than a couple portable pieces of hardware, your wireless network and your smartphones.  I just had a chance to test it so click below to check out my review

Discover key considerations for the successful installation of smart blinds and smart shades in your home.