Smart home

 The original Dropcam (later branded as the Nest Cam) was one of the crucial pillars of growing IP Camera technology in the world of Home Automation. With its wide angle filming, cloud storage capabilities and communication and alerting abilities, it was one of the class leading standards for which all competing IP Cameras would have to meet. Now Nest is back with those same philosophies in a waterproof outdoor camera, coming soon to Best Buy. Read on to find out more.

The Philips Hue Smart Bluetooth Plug is among the latest new offerings from one of the most trusted brands in the smart home realm, and today I review it.

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.

The Mysa Smart Thermostat is a convenient way to control the temperature in your home remotely and save on energy costs.

Wi-Fi is the greatest thing since sliced bread —so long as everything is working the way it should. No ethernet cables strung all around the house (I remember those days) and the ability to use a Wi-Fi enabled device anywhere. At least that’s the promise. The reality is many homes have zones where Wi-Fi is dead or very slow. Building materials like concrete, ceramic and metal can block Wi-Fi signals and decorative items like glass mirrors can deflect them. While one approach to improving Wi-Fi coverage for your home or small business is to install a newer, more powerful router, you can often get just as much of an improvement for a lot less money and fuss by installing a range extender. In this review, I look at the latest such device from D-Link, the DAP-1520 Wireless AC Dual Band Range Extender.

Today's blog is all about finding the best examples of sleep technology. The product catigories I'll explore here will help you to sleep better every night.

The Lutron Caséta dimmer kit with Smart Bridge includes everything you need to kickstart your home automation process. From the wireless dimming switch with compatible remote, to the Smart Bridge for mobile control of countless smart home products, this kit is a great first step towards a smarter home.

Robots once again stole the show at CES. Not only can they clean and mop floors, but they can also be pets, camera operators, and personal assistants.

Today I discuss the Igloohome smart padlock. If you've got things to protect, why not be smart about it? Read on if you have use for a convenient and sturdy smart padlock.

Living a more sustainable lifestyle doesn't have to be difficult. These 5 lifestyle tips can help you make an impact every day.