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How to keep your home “lived in” while you’re away
With a smart home, you can give the illusion that you're home even when you're not. Here's what you need to do.
How to connect Google devices in the Home app
Learn how to connect Google devices in the Home app with step-by-step setup guides, plus automation tips for running a smarter home.
Automate the Holidays with Smart Lights
Want to bring your holiday decor into 2018? Let me show you how to automate the holidays with smart lights and festive Christmas lighting.
Ring video doorbell 2 and Ring chime review
I was looking for a wireless Wi-Fi doorbell cam solution, and the Ring Video Doorbell 2 & Ring Chime seemed to fit the bill.
How to make your home energy efficient
Discover how to create an energy efficient smart home with top smart devices, appliances, and simple tips to reduce electricity bills and your carbon footprint.
Keeping your home “lived in” while you are away
Continuing our look at the ‘connected home’ let’s take a look at the idea of keeping your home ‘lived in’ while you’re travelling. This is especially handy this time of year while the weather warms up and many of us start making plans to travel and get out a lot more. Whether you’ve got a road trip or a vacation coming up, home security can be a concern while you’re away. With all the smart home technology you can employ nowadays it’s easy to give your home the appearance of remaining occupied as usual even though you’re out and about. If your home will be unoccupied for an extended period of time this can be particularly useful.
Review: Nest Protect Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
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.
Review: get easy access to your door with August Home Kit-enabled...
If you’ve ever wondered how hard it is to set up a smart lock and how it would simplify your day to day, this is the review for you. I just installed the August Smart Lock and August Smart Keypad and you won’t believe how easy it is to set up and use.
OnHub from Google: now with IFTTT functionality
The newest feature for the OnHub Wireless Routers isn’t a Google feature at all. So what is it, where did it come from, and why does it make your connected digital home more useful than ever before?
When should you upgrade your Smart Home Tech?
How do you know when to upgrade your Smart Home tech? Find out in today's article as I explore a number of times and occasions when an upgrade is ideal.