In a totally stunning move that no one could have ever seen coming, Google has decided to abandon the Nest …
I’m Finally Replacing My Nest Thermostats
It was 3:00 AM. It always seems to be 3:00 AM when these things happen. My wife nudged me rather …
Another Insteon Hub Down
Back in 2017 I wrote about how my first Insteon hub had suddenly failed on me. Upon closer inspection (image …
The Major Downside to Smart Homes
I have a confession to make: I live in a broken (smart) home. As I’ve adopted the smart home life, …
Flume Smart Home Water Monitor Unboxing and First Impressions
The water bill is something I don’t often think about until summer. Once I fire up the sprinklers for the …
The Ring Door View Cam Brings Apartment Dwellers into the Ring Family
Long have apartment dwellers suffered the indignity of having to get up and look outside to see who is at …
Nest Temperature Sensor 3 Pack Unboxing and First Impressions
Long has my home had annoyingly cold spots in the winter and hot spots in the summer. Despite sealing nearby …
Hue White and Color Ambiance Lightstrip Plus Unboxing Video
My coworker likes to call me “Mr Unnecessary” because of my smart home obsession. I didn’t agree with him until …
My Automated Home – October 2018
Each year I have posted a rundown of all of the smart home tech I have installed in my house. …
Ring Alarm Unboxing and Overview
I grew up in a house where the philosophy on home protection was that a big dog and a gun …