The Best Robot Vacuums for Hardwood Floors for 2017
If you have hardwood floors, what are the best robot vacuums that you should consider? This is a question I get frequently. Bottom line: most robots vacuums do better job on hardwoods be default...
View ArticleBest HomeKit Compatible Smart Devices for 2017
Apple’s smart home play is based around HomeKit, one of the most secure but more expensive protocols for vendors to add to their products. That’s why it is mostly premium products that come with...
View ArticleMy Nest Protect Review – Time to Ditch Your Old Smoke Alarm?
The 2nd generation Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector comes with a variety of features. You can operate it through a mobile app and you can use it with other connected home devices such...
View ArticleBotvac D5 vs Roomba 960 – Which is the Better Value Now?
Life is good when you have a choice between two of the best Wi-Fi-connected robot vacuum cleaners available in the market today: the Neato Botvac D5 Connected and iRobot’s Roomba 960. These devices...
View ArticleThe Best New Smart Home Device Trends for 2017
The pace of development for smart home technology is picking up, as is the number of devices on the market. In 2017 our things will get even smarter, and there will be a new generation of must-have...
View ArticlePetChatz HD Review – Is the PetChatz the Top New Pet Camera?
Pet cameras allow you to see and sometimes interact with your pets when you are far away. This helps you check in on your furry babies when you are out of the house and get a glimpse of them when you...
View ArticleThe Best Amazon Echo Alternatives – Can Anyone Compete?
The Amazon Echo became a hugely popular after it hit the market in 2015. With a rating of 4.4/5 stars and over 35,000 reviews, it’s obvious that Amazon delivered on their promises. While the Echo is...
View ArticleThe Best Robotic Kits for Beginners – Getting Started with Robotics
Robot kits provide a great start for kids and adults who are just starting to get into robotics and automation. These kits teach beginners how robots and their many components work. Robot kits...
View ArticleThe Best Robots for Kids in 2017 – Top Toy Robots
Kids these days are lucky to have access to a wide variety of toys and educational materials. However, if we talk about the best toys for the young, robots are surely on top of our list. A robot is...
View ArticleRoomba 980 vs 870 – Which Roomba is a Better Value for the Money?
Roomba has been the leader in robot vacuums. It now has several series under its belt and its top models belong to the 900 and 800 series. In October 2015, iRobot came out with the Roomba 980. Robot...
View ArticleRoomba 960 vs 980 – Are the Differences Worth the Price?
The Roomba 980 and the Roomba 960 are iRobot’s best robot vacuums available today. Both of these robot vacuums have Wi-Fi connectivity and you can pair them with the iRobot HOME app, a feature that...
View ArticleThe Best Smart Irrigation Systems – Top Smart Sprinklers
The last time I looked at my water bill I was disgusted with how much I was spending to keep some semblance of “green” on my battered lawn. A few years ago I heard about smart irrigation as a concept....
View ArticleFind the Best Robot Vacuum for your Lawn – 2017 Buying Guide
Imagine never having to cut your lawn again? First came the robotic vacuums, setting the standard for automated home cleaning. Lawns were the logical next frontier. What other monotonous maintenance...
View ArticleThe Best Smart Hubs on the Market – Top Smart Controllers
The smart home market is rapidly changing and along with it is the market for smart home controllers and protocols. While many have expected the market to consolidate, in many ways the opposite has...
View ArticleLoftek Sansi Smart LED Review
The nice thing about wanting smart bulbs is that your choices keep on expanding, each option offering something better, or something unique. As the technology becomes increasingly common, you get to...
View ArticleWink vs SmartThings in 2017 – What Has Changed?
Home automation hubs allow you to control and manage different connected devices easily. Instead of launching different mobile apps to control your smart bulb, locks, blinds and all your other smart...
View ArticleGoGoGate 2 vs MyQ Smart Garage Opener – Which One is Better?
It is normal to want to make things easier and more convenient to do. So, if you are one of those people who always forget to lock up and leave the garage door open, smart garage door openers is the...
View ArticleThe Best Philips Hue Alternatives – Too Expensive?
Philips Hue is probably the most well-known smart bulb. It gives you a color-changing bulb that helps you recreate different lighting situations inside the home. You can control or manage the lights...
View ArticleThe Best Smart Smoke Detectors for 2017
Smoke detectors can help you avert a disaster by letting you know when there are dangerous levels of carbon monoxide or smoke around the house. But what if you are not home to hear the alarm?...
View ArticleEzlo Smart Home Z-Wave Hub Review
Trying to look distinct in a market full of either very bland or overly techy products, the eZLO Smart Home Z-Wave Hub is a recent design with pleasant clam shell design, if they had clam shells in the...
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