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New Belkin WeMo Smart Switches coming to Best Buy

Are you looking for the latest in Smart Home tech and gadgets? The best place to check out those new devices right now is, of course, at the 2017 CES in Las Vegas, and I’ve got the scoop on two new Belkin WeMo Smart Switches that’ve been added to the company’s growing Smart Home lineup.

The frugal Smart Home: Building on a budget

Building your Smart Home doesn't have to be a costly up-front task. Yes, it's true that most gadgets will set you back over $100 at a time, but Rome wasn't built in a day and neither does your home. Without going in dollars and cents, I want to show you how to build a functioning smart home over time and how to determine what works best for your home.

The smart home series: When “do-it-yourself” isn’t so “D-I-Y,” call Geek Squad

  Welcome to the first of seven blog summaries that share my trials and success of creating a smart home inside my home. With a little elbow grease and help from Geek Squad, the project is already turning into a fun journey!  

Review: iHome Smart Plug and 5-in-1 Smart Home Monitor

If you’ve been looking to dip your toes into the Smart Home technology waters, and want to start out simple at first, but with the possibility of expanding your Smart setup, then you should check out my review of the iHome Smart Plug and the 5-in-1 Smart Home Monitor.

How smart is your home contest from Best Buy

Make this the year your home gets smarter! For several years now people have been talking about “smart home” technology. Do you know how smart your home could be? Rate your own home on our “Domestic IQ” scale for a chance to win great smart home prizes.

Smart home technology will be on display at the National Home Show

Smart home technology is changing the lives of many Canadians. You can learn how at this year's National Home Show in Toronto from March 10th to 19th. Best Buy custom-built a smart home at...

Smart Home System Series – Home Security Systems/IP Cameras

The Smart Home concept makes our living spaces infinitely more convenient and comfortable, by allowing us to monitor and manipulate various aspects of our homes, such as lights, temperature and air quality, through our smartphones. But, one of the more important aspects of a Smart Home is the enhanced security it can offer. In this instalment of my ongoing Smart Home System Series, I fill you in on the benefits of a Smart Home Security System/IP Cameras.

How to add more technology into your home

No matter how much you deny it, technology is a very crucial part of our lives. It can be a fun part of it too. During Smart Home month in October, you're going to learn all about a lot of exciting products and home automation "systems," both physical and through software partners. Take a look at some of the exciting and fun tech you can add to your home from the avid DIYer to the practical gardener.
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Achieve winter warmth with smart home technology

You can stay warm this winter and save money on your energy bill by adding a smart thermostat. They add heat control to your smart home.

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?