Since the release of the Amazon Echo, Amazon has been weirdly quiet about rolling out new features. Usually the updates …
How to Connect Your Microsoft Outlook Calendar to Alexa
Until recently, the only calendar that could be linked with Alexa was Google’s. This is fine for many people, especially …
Coolest Alexa Enabled Devices – March 2017
Do you think Alexa is confined to a cylinder on your counter or your Fire TV? Think again. Every day …
How to Turn On Hands Free Mode for Amazon Tap
The Amazon Tap is a great little portable speaker. It has great sound quality and it packs all of the …
You Can (Finally!) Ask Alexa the Current Temperature
It’s the little things, really. If you have an Amazon Echo with a paired Nest, Honeywell or ecobee thermostat, you …
3rd Party Lights that Work with Hue
UPDATE 2/10/18: Hue has announced that it is upgrading all first and second generation Hue Hubs to support Zigbee 3.0. This …
I Switched from “Alexa” to “Computer” and it was a Disaster!
From the time I started this site, I’ve said that I always wanted my house to be more like the …
My Automated Home – January 2017
It’s been nearly a year since I last posted a rundown of all of the smart home tech I’m using …
Ring Solar Security Sign Review
The Good: Self contained LED lit and solar powered. Lasts the better part of the night even in winter with little …
Hue Lux Starter Kit Review
The Good: Relatively cheap at around $49-59 (if you can still find it). Included bridge works with all Hue and generally …