by Mark | Ecobee, Thermostats
It’s hard to find fault in your decision to go for a smart thermostat. After all, it offers you significant savings in various ways, while it also promises convenience and comfort. The harder decision is deciding which smart thermostat to get, but an increasing large...
by Mark | Blink, Security Cameras
Home security cameras have become much more popular in recent years. You can say that this is because of lower prices, and how these cameras work well in conjunction with smartphones. The higher demand has of course increased the number of available home security...
by Mark | Amazon, Security Cameras
Home security cams are among the first smart devices that many homeowners get. This is understandable given the various benefits that these security cameras offer. They provide you with an additional layer of protection, without requiring you to act like a bored...
by Mark | Amazon, Smart Hubs
The first Amazon Echo showcased the Alexa voice assistant that enabled you to talk to the device to give it commands, instead of pressing buttons on your smartphone app. For the longest time Alexa was only available on the Echo smart speaker that had a microphone...
by Mark | Leviton, Smart Outlets and Switches
How do you start with home automation? Just about everyone who has been intrigued by all the hype and media attention on smart devices have asked this question. The EMS3 is the answer supplied by Leviton, and for many it may actually be the “right” solution. It’s a...
by Mark | Smart Outlets and Switches, Universal
It’s not a good idea to buy smart devices for your home without a plan. What you need to get started with home automation is a proper hub to connect all your smart devices. But what’s even better is ahub that already comes with some of the most widely used smart...
by Mark | Leviton, Smart Outlets and Switches
When it comes to setting a mood, there’s nothing quite like music. Filmmakers know this very well, which is why they play adrenalin pumping music during grand action scenes while somber music plays in the background during more reflective moments. Music can also help...
by Mark | Leviton, Smart Outlets and Switches
Home automation is without a doubt an amazing development in technology. At the very least, it gives you many more options for your lighting and temperature control. But how do you actually manage and control these devices, especially when you have lots of people...
by Mark | Leviton, Smart Outlets and Switches
For many homes, security is an overriding concern. But there are so many factors to consider when you’re trying to set up your home security automation system. How do you control your devices effectively and yet affordably? Can you incorporate other home automation...
by Mark | Arlo, Security Cameras
Some people don’t really care much for full home automation. But even though you may think that most smart devices don’t have to be all that smart to be useful, you’ll have to admit that the smart features of the Arlo Smart Home Security Camera System make a whole lot...
