It’s hardly news to realize that there’s always someone out there that’s going to find a way to abuse or manipulate technological advancements for a greater malevolent purpose. It is surprising to learn though that there’s disturbing data that points to smart home tech being abused by domestic abusers. A recent report released by The […]
You have a lot to already worry about in regards to keeping your home safe, without adding smart home devices to the table. Unfortunately, the reality is pretty much every device you can connect to your home can potentially be hacked, which definitely jeopardizes your safety and that of your family. Unlike break-ins, where you […]
Smart home devices as a whole make your life easier and help you accomplish everyday tasks. Amazon Alexa hit the market fairly recently, and it’s certainly one of my favorite pieces of smart home tech. From helping to solve a murder, to achieving some super cool skills, to potentially being your doctor; the possibilities with […]
If you’re trying to sell your house, have you considered that having certain smart home gadgets can help you stand out to potential buyers? Let’s jump into what smart home gadgets you’re going to need to make sure you have, because aside from helping you catch a buyer’s eye, some of these additions can even […]
There are an overwhelming amount of options on the market right now for smart home security systems. Here are the some questions you need to ask yourself before you buy a smart home security system so you can ensure it’s the best fit for you! Here are the questions you need to ask yourself before […]
The DEEBOT 901 is one impressive robot that can help you keep your house squeaky clean! Yes, this little robot is a vacuum cleaner, but it’s certainly not your average one. I was thrilled to be able to review the DEEBOT 901, because it is loaded with neat tech. First, let’s take a look at […]
Gadgets to make your home smarter are nothing new, but what about a gadget to help you take your smart home to the great outdoors? Now, that is something new! I can’t say I’ve ever had the opportunity to review something like this, until now. Meet the Rachio 3. In our family, we all have […]
What would you say if I told you that you can purchase a portable little design factory that you can actually bring home? I bet you wouldn’t believe me, but this is actually a reality thanks to the innovative company Mayku! Founded in 2015, Mayku was started by two entrepreneurs from London, Alex Smilansky and Benjamin […]
Usually, that kind of funky indoors smell lets you know something isn’t quite right with the air quality in your home. But, even when that smell is absent, the indoors can still be home to all manner of particles and irritants that can make it harder to breathe and sleep or, at worst, damage your […]
Sometimes, when a tech thing gets very popular, lots of companies get very excited and have big ideas. Often, those ideas are toilet. But, rare and precious are the times when those ideas are literally toilet. Such are the goings-on at CES in Vegas this week, where Kohler has put forward not just a smart […]
This post is sponsored by Walmart and SheKnows Media. ‘Hey Google’ isn’t just something you say to your phone anymore! The Google Home smart home speaker arrived last year to help make your life a little easier, and this year Google is back and smaller than ever! The Google Home Mini is a smart home speaker that […]
Amazon knows what time of year it is. With Apple, Samsung, and plenty others unleashing their holiday hopefuls, Amazon was by no means going to stand on the sidelines. At an event earlier today, they announced a ton of brand new hardware, including some major new updates to the Echo and Fire TV. Here’s everything […]
All too often, smart lighting ends up looking way more boring than it should. With exceptions here and there, we’ve mostly seen connected lights made to look like the lamps and bulbs we’re used to. Nanoleaf decided to shake things up with Aurora, a smart lighting system that dares to have a little design flair. […]
Remember those souped up new Family Hub refrigerators Samsung showed off at CES? Well, they’re finally ready to be purchased this week, with Samsung confirming the feature set and how much they’ll cost in an announcement yesterday. Maybe the most important change in store for the Family Hub 2.0 refrigerators is that you’ll be able […]
Showing a total disregard for naming, Amazon is pushing out an update that goes against the Amazon Tap’s name. Starting this week, instead of pushing the microphone button on a Tap to activate Alexa, you can simply say her name — same as most other Alexa-enabled speakers. The update basically turns the Amazon Tap into a […]
The difficulty in controlling several smart home gadgets is one of the most common refrains in tech today, to the point where it’s probably overstated — smart home hubs like the Amazon Echo are well on their way to becoming all-in-one control centers. But, even with all the voice commands and apps, there’s no replacing the […]
CES 2017 bore good news for anyone who has bought into Lutron’s Caséta Wireless smart home devices. In addition to Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa, Lutron now works with Samsung SmartThings and the Nest Cam, making for a very impressive list of compatible devices and services. There are some hurdles. Caséta Wireless uses a proprietary wireless connection […]
The new MedPeanut and SleepPeanut smart home sensors by Sen.se are great examples of simple, affordable tracking tech. By focusing each peanut-sized tracker on a specific purpose, Sen.se has been able to keep each device at $29 — pretty cheap in the world of smart home gadgets. The MedPeanut is a simple sensor that can attach to […]
With Griffin’s new Bluetooth-connected Coffeemaker, Toaster, and Mirror, your mornings will be a whole lot more coordinated and all from bed. Force one eye open after your alarm goes off, open the app, and tap your way into fresh-brewed coffee without even getting out of bed. Maybe while you are enjoying that cup of coffee […]
Every year, Philadelphia is home to one of the most incredible holiday spectacles in the world — a whole block gets together to put up one of the brightest, boldest, inflatable Santa-est holiday light displays anywhere. Known as the Miracle on South 13th Street, it’s a way for everyone on the block to get together […]
We’ve seen a lot of connected home security cameras in the past few years — Wi-Fi cameras that can stream video to a companion app or a web browser. What we’ve seen far less of are connected cameras built for outdoor use. For a while, the Netgear Arlo was the only strong option, and while Netgear […]
