Audio/Video Archives - At Home in the Future

FIRST LOOK: NVIDIA Shield TV 4K Streamer

August 5, 2017 1 Eric Murrell

One box to rule them all? Just about every TV (and device that plugs into it) features some sort of streaming these days, but it’s difficult to find that one device that brings all of your services together, and does…

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REVIEW: Canary Flex Security Camera

April 8, 2017 6 Eric Murrell

A different look at outdoor security. Since the Canary is my favorite smart home security camera, I’ve been openly biased toward their brand for a while now. Many of the smart home brands have begun to focus on outdoor cameras…

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REVIEW: Klipsch R-15PM Turntable Pack

December 21, 2016 0 Eric Murrell

The delightful intersection of old and new. I will not get into vinyl. I will not get into vinyl. I will not get into vinyl. I’ve been repeating that phrase to myself for years now, but try as I might,…

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REVIEW: Ring Stick Up Cam

December 19, 2016 9 Eric Murrell

Security without wires. Living in the woods is really fun, until you realize how secluded you are. We’ve been at our new place for about a month now, and although we love seeing trees all around us instead of houses,…

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REVIEW: Klipsch Reference Bluetooth Headphones

November 15, 2016 0 Eric Murrell

Music to your ears. The headphone jack has been marked for death, and everyone knows it. When the iPhone 7 left it out earlier this fall, it seemed like a huge deal; now that all of the click-bait headlines have…

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REVIEW: Nucleus Video Intercom with Alexa

August 29, 2016 4 Eric Murrell

A more connected family. As far as smart gadgets go, few product unveilings have made me as excited as when I read about the Nucleus intercom for the first time earlier this month. A video intercom with communication features for…

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REVIEW: Withings Home Camera

August 12, 2016 0 Eric Murrell

Keep a watchful eye. Disclaimer: The folks at Withings provided a Home camera for this review. As always, the opinions and conclusion are my own. It seems like streaming cameras are all the rage these days, but few are designed…

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FIRST LOOK: Nucleus Smart Intercom

August 5, 2016 1 Eric Murrell

Can you hear me now? As much as I love reviewing smart home gadgets, there’s a sense of “sameness” that has emerged in the marketplace over the past year or so. Maybe it’s just part of living in a more…

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FIRST LOOK: Nest Cam Outdoor

July 18, 2016 0 Eric Murrell

Keep an eye on the outdoors The Nest Cam (formerly the Dropcam Pro) is easily one of the most popular surveillance/streaming cameras on the market. Its ease of use and consistent quality have made it a go-to for families who…

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10 Reasons Your Family Needs a Drone

June 30, 2016 0 Eric Murrell

A different perspective. Something dangerous happened to me in Vermont this May… I caught drone fever. I go on a trip to help church plants with a group of creatives every May, and this year several friends brought their drones…