Smart home

Anker stood out during the recent CES 2022 event with a wide range of smart home and smart audio devices, many of which will be won in this amazing Best Buy contest.

A home security camera gives you eyes and ears on your home whenever you're away. There are lots of features to consider when purchasing a smart camera.

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.

Keep an eye on your doorstep and monitor your packages with the eufy Doorbell 2 Pro. Learn about its innovative features and enter for a chance to win one.

We've arrived at the third instalment of our 12 months of smart home improvements series, and this time we're looking at smart lights, plugs, and switches.

Twinkly introduced its Entertainment Hub at CES 2023 in a colourful, beautifully lit booth in the Sands/Venetian.

 Having a smart home is amazing, but the Wi-Fi connection issues that have come along with it have been challenging. As I’ve added more devices I’ve understood the need for a powerful router like the Linksys Max-Stream AC5400. Now that I’ve tested it out, I’ll never be able to use a basic router in my smart home again. Save

Every CES convention brings a large number of great Smart Home innovations. With the convention now just hours away, what might we expect to see this year?

With so many two-income families at work each day, home security is important. It can even provide safety for families that are at home. Someone tried to break-in to my home while we were asleep, and fortunately I woke up in time and was able to scare him away. That was before I had a security system! A security system is an excellent deterrent as there are so many unprotected homes burglars generally won’t  risk a protected one. I particularly like camera systems because they not only deter thieves but also vandals who get some sick joy out of destroying property.   I already have a Q-See Surveillance System installed in my house, but recently got a chance to test out a couple of Lorex Wireless Security Surveillance Systems and see how they compare. In fairness, the 2 Lorex packages that I tested out were smaller configurations, but with the same primary function – cameras that can monitor and record activity. All three systems have some significant differences that are worth knowing about.

Smart Home Ecosystems are the focus of today's blog—Who are the major players?, What makes them great?, and Why should you embrace these mysterious beasts?