Subscription Based Home Automation

A new term that’s been introduced to our cultural lexicon is “porch pirate,” or someone who steals Amazon packages from your doorstep. But you no longer have to worry about...

See and speak with visitors at the door from anywhere using your smartphone. The August Doorbell Cam allows you to quickly connect and receive a clear view of visitors on...

Answer your door from anywhere. Ring video doorbell allows you to instantly answer your doorbell and get alerts when visitors press your doorbell or trigger the built-in motion sensors.  Using...

Security has been breached on a number of internet-connected devices over the last year in large-scale botnet attacks. A quick Google search on “Mirai Botnet” will turn up a plethora...

Overview of this page:  We consider an alternative,  IFTTT, and consider the trade-offs between subscription and other choices.  Below find bullet point list that breaks out many of the things you can...

There are lots of ways to plan your smart home, not just in terms of equipment, but how you go about getting all that home automation up and running, and...