Smart home

Explore the perfect smart home gifts for every kind of dad, from DIY enthusiasts to tech gurus to gadget lovers.

Smart home gifts don't have to be expensive. If you're looking for a gift people will love, these are the smart home gifts to check out.

If you live in an apartment and have a baby and/or pets, you may be wondering where is best to begin setting up your ideal smart home? Today I try to help.

Discover what you need to know about EV chargers and charging times so you get the most from your new EV vehicle.

Home automation is starting to take off in the mainstream, mostly thanks to low-cost alternatives to custom systems; while there’s still a market for the integrated home automation system, for many consumers there’s a choice between entry level and midrange “network” products and “non-network” products. What does that mean and which type of product is right for you? Read on to find out.

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.

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

It's never been easier to use voice commands to control your gadgets and life. Some people fear this new technology, but let me give you some insight with Smart Voice Control Explained: The Basic Facts to Give You Peace of Mind.

A smart home starts at the router. If you want to make your smart home more secure, here's what you need to do.

What is that you’re looking at to the left of this text?  Would you believe it’s a wifi camera, LED light and doorbell set up?  Neat isn’t it?  That’s the Chamberlain Notifi, one of a few devices I mention in the second Smart Home Roundup from CES.  This time I’ll jump into brands that you know and have seen at Best Buy and BestBuy.ca, and may see again in the future. From Parrot, to Samsung and even D-Link, what’s else does 2015 in the world of Smart Home have to offer?  Come take a look.