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Elgato Eve Energy – Home Automation for Renters
By Nikki Kahl | February 5, 2018We’ve all been there. A cool new product comes out, like a smart thermostat or video doorbell. We research, read reviews, and find out… there’s installation involved. Wiring to be done. For ...
7 Compatible Smart Products That Simplify Your Life
By Nikki Kahl | September 27, 2017Life can get complicated. Your home doesn’t have to be. With smart products in every category, you can automate your life and your home. Products that work for you so that you don’t have to think ...
Lutron Caseta Wireless Extender – Outdoor Lighting Automation Demo Video
By Nikki Kahl | August 8, 2017Looking for high-end smart gear? Lutron offers three sophisticated systems for the smart home and commercial installations. The first of which is HomeWorks, their highest end, the more affordable ...
iDevices Switch – HomeKit, Alexa and Android in One Smart Switch
By Dave Duncan | March 2, 2017The iDevices Smart Switch is one of the most compatible smart switches on the market, as it works with HomeKit, Alexa and your Android devices – all at the same time. That functionality ...
Eve Wall Switch Teams Up With Apple Siri For Voice Lighting Control
By Nikki Kahl | January 25, 2017One the world’s first HomeKit enabled light switches has stepped out into the spotlight. Elgato Eve has surpassed the competition with the Eve Light Switch, a smart home automation solution that ...
Wemo Dimmer and Wemo Mini by Belkin – Integrated Smart Home System
By Nikki Kahl | January 20, 2017Welcome the two newest additions to the Belkin Wemo product lineup, the Wemo Dimmer and the Wemo Mini, a smart plug solution. Belkin’s Wemo line seeks to provide home automation users with an ...
Lutron Caseta Wireless Lighting and Smart Bridge Review with HomeKit
By Art Feierman | October 6, 2016In our review of the Lutron Caseta wireless system, we will discuss their Smart Bridge, individual dimmers and switches, interfacing their Smart Bridge with your Wifi, and of course, installing ...
Eve Energy HomeKit Outlet Measures Energy Usage – Review
By Jake Zelinger | September 26, 2016We’ve reviewed smart outlets for the smart home before, but the Eve Energy is unique due to Apple HomeKit compatibility, which allows voice control using Siri, and massive in-app features. With ...
AMAZON ECHO – Voice Control For Your Smart Home – A Review
By Dave Duncan | September 1, 2016Amazon Echo is a voice activated personal assistant, and so much more. Designed to deliver superb voice control and instant access to information, including music, it can make your life easier ...
Lutron Caséta Wireless Smart Bridge, Light Switches and Dimmer
By Lisa Feierman | May 18, 2016The Lutron Caséta is a lighting control system that primarily consists of a smart wireless bridge, light switches (in-wall or plug-in), and dimmers. The Caséta line is the lowest of ...
Belkin WeMo Insight 2 Smart Switch/Outlet measures Energy Usage – A Review
By Art Feierman | March 11, 2016The Belkin Insight is an external power outlet and switch. It has a suggested list price (in the US) of $49.99. A less expensive but similar switch, without energy monitoring is available from ...
Belkin WeMo Switch and Wemo Motion with Wifi Review
By Art Feierman | April 23, 2014The WeMo Switch + Motion is the 2nd Belkin device added to our Smarter Home Automation Dream Home project. Belkin provided us with two of the WeMo Switch + Motion packages. We’re still ...