Smart home

Google has just announced the all new Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Smart Display with Google Assistant, and preorders are already available at Best Buy Canada.

There are many ways you can save energy in your home year round. Using ENERGY STAR rated appliances are one of my top tips.

If you’ve been on the hunt for a versatile and all-encompassing system that can help you intelligently monitor all sorts of aspects of your living spaces, from security to health and even the weather outside, then you’ll want to take a look at Netatmo for your Smart Home.

IP cameras are best known for home security, or for installation in a baby’s nursery. I recently found another use for the connected cameras we have as part of our security system: I repurposed them to monitor our injured dog. Because of the real-time feed from the cameras, we are able to leave her for short periods of time, the vet has video proof of her recovery process and our household is much closer to normal than it would have been otherwise. In fact, I’m not sure how we could have pulled this off without remote camera access.

Smart thermostats, smoke detectors, door locks and appliances have gone mainstream and are finding their way into more homes than ever. What sometimes gets lost in the list of cool things those smart devices can do is that they are connected. Without an Internet connection, most of them fizzle. Poor Wi-Fi means a poor user experience and for many people, their wireless router is the weak link in the smart equation. In this post, I’ll review the network and computer essentials for a smart home that lives up to the billing.

Today we compare a number of the different smart displays available at Best Buy to try and sort out what each does and determine which may be best for you.

Looking for a great Smart Home lighting solution? C by GE has range of smart dimmers, lights, and switches with a host of great features. My full review will help brighten up you home for the holidays!

Home monitoring and surveillance is not just for the rich or nefarious.  Sure, we all have that house on our block that’s tricked out with half a dozen cameras and tripwires (despite their being an aging Datsun in the driveway), but find out why real people have a real need for home monitoring.

The Swann Floodlight Security Camera features a sharp 1080p HD picture, 2-way audio, and night vision, making it a top choice for home security.

For over 100 years now, Honeywell has stood as one of the industry gold standards in Thermostat technology. In fact, it’s how the company got started. Now, Honeywell’s Smart Thermostats are available at Best Buy in two different varieties, featuring an assortment of different helpful features that you wouldn’t expect out of something that controls the temperature in your house. Come check them out!