REVIEW: Click and Grow Garden
Add some spice to your life. Disclaimer: The folks at Click and Grow were kind enough to send over a starter kit for this review; as always, the opinions and conclusions are my own. I’m awful with plants, and that’s…
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REVIEW: Withings Home Camera
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…
REVIEW: LIFX Color 1000 Bulbs
Disclaimer: LIFX kindly provided the Color 1000 bulbs for this review. As always, the opinions and conclusion are my own. A lot has changed in the smart lighting space since I originally reviewed the original LIFX color changing bulb. The…
FIRST LOOK: Nucleus Smart Intercom
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…
REVIEW: SnapPower Charger USB Outlet Cover
No more wall warts. If you’re looking to upgrade your outlets after reading our recent review of SnapPower‘s awesome Guidelight product, you might find yourself considering one of their Charger units for your bedroom, kitchen, or office. Does the Charger…
FIRST LOOK: Awair Air Quality Monitor
Take a deep breath. I don’t know how it happened, but I seem to have made it through life without any allergies; that’s worth mentioning only because everyone live with and work around seems to be dramatically effected by the…
10 Cheap Ways to Upgrade Your Home
Big changes with small money One of the most common objections to building a smart home is a lack of funds; thankfully, there are quite a few upgrades you can make to your home that won’t cost you an arm…
REVIEW: Philips Hue 2.0 w/HomeKit
Life in living color Disclaimer: The folks at Philips kindly provided a Hue kit for this review. As always, the opinions are my own. Some gadgets have become synonymous with their function in the smart home space. When folks think…
FIRST LOOK: Nest Cam Outdoor
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…
6 Reasons Apple Shouldn’t Run Your Smart Home (Yet)
Not quite magical. I’m an Apple guy. I was raised on a Power Mac in the 90s and our home currently houses 2 MacBook Pros, 3 iPads, 2 iPhones, 2 Apple Watches, and 2 Apple TVs. It’s safe to say…
