5/31/2022 EDIT: I have long since stooped recommending Insteon products. Following their unceremonious shutdown earlier in 2022 and the announcement …
Amazon Echo and Tap SALE – Today Only!
As a thank you for being ranked the most reputable company in America, Amazon has slashed the price of the …
Steam – Energy Smart Water Heating – First Impressions
When I first started automating my home, my primary goals were to make life easier and to save money over …
Alexa Now Has a D-Link Skill
D-Link announced yesterday that you can now control your mydlink enabled devices with your Amazon Echo. This is great news …
Amazon Echo Works With Lutron and LIFX
Amazon is clearly aware that they are crushing it with Alexa and the Echo family of products, and they are …
HGTV Smart Home Sweepstakes Starts Next Week
Building a smart home is fun, but winning a smart home is more fun. This year’s HGTV Smart Home will …
Nest 2nd Gen Thermostat Sale!
Sooner or later retailers are going to run out of 2nd generation Nests, but until then we can all enjoy …
What’s New in Home Automation – March 2016
Home automation is a fast paced field. Even I can’t keep up with all of the news from day to …
Nest Thermostat Officially Added to Alexa
As of yesterday you can pair your Nest thermostats directly to your Amazon Echo via the Alexa app. Currently, according …
Alexa Web and App Updates
Before we get to the UI changes, one update…the beeps are gone! Maybe you noticed, maybe you didn’t, but about …