Smart home

Just announced at this year's CES in Las Vegas, NV is the new August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Read on to better understand where security and convenience meet!

The TP Link Smart Plug does a little bit more than just let you flicker lamps off and on. With this, you can set lights, small appliances and more on timers, create vacation and away settings and even scenes for common themes in your home. The options aren't limited as long as you're willing to be creative.

What smart assistant do you use? Whichever one it is, make sure you use it to maximize your home theatre functionality by reading today's blog.

I have always thought smart home gadgets are a bit gimmicky, until I broke down and installed a few. I am now a convert as they are not only practical but so convenient they can actually improve your quality of life. For instance, I have a keyless lock in my home so I never worry about carrying around keys that I can lose. If I have friends or family that arrive when I am not there, I can let them in remotely until I show up. It’s great!   HUE is Philips line of smart home products that is all about lighting that can be controlled using your Smartphone or tablet. It brings the Internet of Things to reality and there are so many excellent ways to use HUE lighting products. Let’s explore just a few to give you an idea how they can improve life at home.

More than just a digital photo frame, the Google Nest Hub is a personal assistant, smart home control device, and entertainment center, all in one.

Weather is one thing that affects each and every one of us every single day, so it makes sense to pay close attention to it.  While you can turn on the TV or the radio or go online, wouldn’t it be nice to havea personalized weather data, telling your what’s happening outside your very own front door? That’s where the Netatmo Weather Station comes in.

This tiny device connects to any existing appliance like hot water kettles, coffee makers, humidifiers, fans, heaters, and other devices.

What are Hunter Smartblinds? Well, the first clue is that they're coming to Best Buy. The second clue, third clue, forth clue, and beyond, are in the linked announcement. Click through for all the details.

Today I ponder how to give someone the gift of a smart home. Whether you wish to bestow security, convenience, or energy savings, I've got you covered here.

This is the first of a four part series aimed at helping you set up a smarter home. In this first part, we’ll take a look at assessing needs. Long before installation or even buying anything, you need to figure out what your home is capable of supporting. This blog talks about why it’s important to walk around your home, figure out what you can and can’t support and even why researching what you’re buying is key to saving yourself time and money.