I remember about 10 years ago getting my hands on a Cisco Linksys IP camera, one of the old school ones that required both power and Ethernet, as well as a good place for mounting. It was big and clunky and heavy, and although it did support power over Ethernet, it didn’t have a cool... Continue Reading →
NETGEAR ARLO PRO 2 SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM
For me, the last year or so has been mostly about smart home gadgets. In 2017 I got my first Hue lightbulbs, robot vacuum, Amazon Echo and Nest learning thermostat. And as much as I love true toys, it’s hard to deny the joy behind buying a gadget that satisfies my constant need to tinker,... Continue Reading →
NEST SECURE ALARM SYSTEM
When I bought my first house, it had a security system…or at least, an alarm panel by the door and one in the bedroom. It was never an active security system, didn’t really do much for us other than tell us when the doors were opened and closed. We also had a few panic buttons... Continue Reading →
CHAMBERLAIN MYQ SMART GARAGE HUB
In the growing Smart Home market we are seeing with each month more major products that start from a “smart first” perspective—meaning specifically, primary devices that are intended to do some basic function (wash your clothes, vacuum your house, etc.), and also have smart capabilities to go along with them. For instance, think about the... Continue Reading →
ORAL B PRO 6000
If you’re anything like me, you welcome the opportunity for new tech in your life at every turn. And not just cell phones, laptops, and audio equipment—but also smart home equipment, like wi-fi enabled door locks, lights and thermostats. A bluetooth connection is gold when it comes to your every day stuff. A smart-phone connected... Continue Reading →
