Lighting

The Top 5 Essentials for Summer Adventures

June 12, 2018 1 Eric Murrell

Ah, Summer. It’s the time of year when the weather is unpredictable, schedules are turned upside down, and every day has the potential to look different than the last. For us, its the season where impromptu excursions are the norm,…

Lighting

QUICK REVIEW: SnapPower Guidelight 2 Plus Outlet Cover

March 24, 2018 5 Eric Murrell

Disclaimer: The folks at SnapPower very kindly provided several Guidelight 2s for this review. As always, the opinions are my own. A few years ago, we reviewed the SnapPower Guidelight, an outlet cover that add’s built-in ambient night lights to…

Lighting

REVIEW: WiZ Connected Lights

September 1, 2017 8 Eric Murrell

A new bright spot in smart lighting. WiZ providing a lighting kit and sponsored this review. As always, the opinions and conclusions are my own. Do you remember when there were just a few smart light products on the market?…

Automation

QUICK REVIEW: Philips Hue Dimmer and Tap Switches

February 1, 2017 5 Eric Murrell

The power of touch. We reviewed the Philips Hue system last summer, and have quickly fallen in love with having those awesome smart lights scattered throughout our home. As great as smart bulbs are, though, you’ll quickly realize that its…

Gadgets

REVIEW: Withings Aura Alarm Clock and Sleep Monitor

October 25, 2016 1 Eric Murrell

A unique way to rise and shine. Smart phones seem to have killed off the alarm clock, and I think that’s kind of a shame. It may be more convenient to set a quick alarm with Siri and fumble for…

First Look

Philips Hue with Richer Colors – A Comparison

September 22, 2016 12 Eric Murrell

Making a great product excellent When we reviewed Philips’ Hue 2.0 system this summer, we were blown away by its versatility and unbelievable support for almost every platform, but slightly disappointed by the limited color range of its bulbs. Competing…

Lighting

REVIEW: Luminaid Packlite and Spectra

August 22, 2016 1 Eric Murrell

Sun. Light. Disclaimer: The folks at Luminaid kindly provided a Packlite 16 and Spectra for this review. As always, the opinions and conclusions are my own. Fall is just around the corner, and that means camping season is almost upon…

Lighting

REVIEW: LIFX Color 1000 Bulbs

August 8, 2016 3 Eric Murrell

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…

Automation

REVIEW: Philips Hue 2.0 w/HomeKit

July 21, 2016 4 Eric Murrell

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…

Lighting

REVIEW: SnapPower Guidelight Outlet Cover

July 7, 2016 2 Eric Murrell

It’s time to upgrade your outlets. Disclaimer: The folks at SnapPower very kindly provided Guidelights for this review. As always, the opinions are my own. I don’t know if it’s just me, but a few months ago I began seeing…