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 …
How to Get Started with Home Automation – Part 2: Lighting
When most people think of a smart home, they think of automated lighting. Automating your lighting is probably the easiest …
Blossom 12 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller SALE
For an unknown amount of time Best Buy is selling the Blossom 12 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller for $129.99. That’s …
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 …
Rumor: New Nest Thermostat in the Making
If you believe in FCC regulatory filings, and honestly who doesn’t, then start believing that there is a new Nest …
SmartThings will work with Amazon Echo
Samsung announced yesterday (and then deleted the post) that Amazon Echo will support SmartThings. In the post entitled “Alexa, Turn …
How to Get Started with Home Automation – Part 1: Planning
Your house is likely the most expensive thing you own. It’s your shelter, your security and the place you keep …
The HGTV 2015 Smart Home Contest is Still Open
Turning your own house into a smart home is cool, but even cooler is winning one that’s already finished. Plus …
7 Benefits of Home Automation
1. Save time on routine tasks – Tasks like vacuuming the house, mopping the floor and cleaning the pool take time. …