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 …
My Automated Home – March 2016
From time to time I mention that I am using some of the devices that I write about throughout my …
Best Ways to Save Money with Home Automation
Spending money to save money. That was how we justified our first smart home purchases. Lay out a little money …
Sonos Play:1 vs Amazon Echo
Although I previously reviewed both the Amazon Echo and the Sonos Play:1 separately, I feel that this is a necessary …
Sonos Officially Adds Apple Music Support
Today Sonos announced that they are taking Apple Music support out of beta and fully releasing it via an app …
Rachio Announces 2nd Gen Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio has long been one of my favorite smart sprinkler controllers. This week they announced their second generation sprinkler controller, …
Honeywell Adds Voice Commands
I don’t dislike the Honeywell Total Connect Comfort app, but I don’t particularly like it. As I mentioned in my …
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Staples Connect
Until this morning I didn’t even know that Staples had a branded entry into the smart home field, but these …
Nest Releases 3rd Generation Thermostat
Today Nest announced their third generation thermostat. It is thinner, has a bigger screen and now displays the time when …