Smart home

In the final installment of the “Setting up a Smart Home” series, we’re going to take a look at turning your smart home into a daily money saver through the use of smart thermostats. While you can save a few bucks here and there by turning the heat down once in a while, smart thermostats can help you put an actual system together so that you don’t have to do as much guesswork. Some adapt to your heating needs while some use your current location to set away settings. There’s one that even compares your power usage to your own city’s current energy prices to sell you what you’re saving in Near Real Time. Find out more about these thermostats by reading onward.

When it comes to carbon monoxide leaks, people have a real ‘It can’t happen in my house’ mentality. Whether your house is brand new or 30 years old, there is definitely a reason to worry about the possibility of a carbon monoxide leak.

In previous instalments of my ongoing Smart Home System Series, I took a look at different frameworks and protocols that enable all your various Smart Home devices to talk, connect and work together. One such device that is really useful for understanding and controlling your whole living environment is a Smart Air Quality Monitor. Read on for a peek at some Smart Home Air Quality Monitors you can add to your own set up today.

TrackR's 2017 launches at CES 2017 include thinner, lighter ways to track your items. Now introducing the TrackR Pixel and Wallet 2.0.

If you live in an urban area, tending a garden might not be an option. But if you want to grow your own herbs and vegetables, you can with the Click & Grow Smart Garden.

Nest Cam IQ is a home security camera with a twist: it offers a crystal clear view of your home, and it also tracks people via facial recognition software.

Enter this contest to win the convenience and security of a smart home garage thanks to the MyQ Garage Smart Hub.

Philips Hue has come out with a set of outdoor lights, and after using it, I think the Calla Outdoor Pathway light is a great addition to the Hue lineup.

If portability isn't an issue, the Amazon Echo Show makes video calling easier than a standard tablet. The audio quality is leagues better, and the video...

The GE Kitchen Hub is a touchscreen device that mounts above your range. It lets you control your smarthome, video chat, or search for amazing recipes.