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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.

Samsung comes back to market again with its latest smartwatch, the Gear S3, a model that comes in two distinct versions: the Frontier and Classic. This review focuses on the Frontier, which is the active and fully-loaded of the two, thanks to a rugged design and new features that make it pretty robust.

I have a lot going on at home so leaving the house, even for just a few hours, can be stressful. If my kids are in school I worry about what my pets are up to, and if my kids are at home, I worry about whether or not a fight is breaking out or if someone is destroying the kitchen.  That’s why I was so excited to hear about the newest Nest product, the Nest Cam. Not only is it a crystal clear 1080p webcam you can hook up in your home to check in on everything, it belongs to the Nest family of products so you know it will work alongside your Nest devices.

The physiological need for shelter nowadays extends to the idea of the roof over our heads that keeps us safe and comfortable. In Canada, from coast to coast, those needs swing wildly between regions and seasons; the one thing that keeps us comfortable are the heating and air conditioning systems installed in our homes. Controlling these systems used to be a dance of setting the right temperature. That changed with programmable thermostats, and then again with the invention of the Smart Thermostat. It’s a revolution in home control and it’s my opinion that, barring a few cases, almost everyone should have one. Want to know why? Read on.

I remember sitting in a meeting at work one day and my phone started buzzing. As I pulled my phone out of my pocket, I noticed an alert from Chamberlain MyQ. It was telling...

 Does your child have a best friend? Maybe not just a real one, but a toy that also accompanies him everywhere? Edwin the Duck, an app-connected toy, could become that new best friend that helps your child do everything from learn, to have fun in the bath, and fall comfortably asleep at night. Save

 In part five of The Smart Home Series, I take a spin with Securifi’s Almond+ Wireless AC Router and Smart Hub combination. After setting this unit up in my house, I quickly realized the power it has to provide increased Wi-Fi speeds, as well as serve as a home automation hub to manage gadgets like the Peanut Wireless Smart Plug.

Do you ever sit at work wondering what is happening back at your home? Would you like to keep a better eye on things back at your abode when you’re not around? Fortunately, there are a wide range of Wi-Fi cams out there for every user and every budget, so it is easier than ever to add that extra level of security to your living space. But, do you really need one? We take a look at IP home cameras, and answer the question, “Should I add a Smart Camera to my home?”

September signals the start of a new school year for many, and even if you're too old to worry about school supplies, fall is still a great time to reassess your priorities. With sports playoffs like MLB and CFL starting, NHL and NFL about to launch, not to mention the new fall lineup of TV shows getting underway, it's never been a better time to think about upgrading your home theater!

In this edition of the “Keep Your New Years Resolution” series, we’re going to take a look at making your home more secure, safer and smarter using the growing number of smarthome products out there. From IP Cameras to Locks and even thermostats, learn about some of the ways to make 2016 your smart home year.