Smart Home Articles

In this world of battle royales, there is one that stands out above all the others: the never-ending contest of the Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomePod. The three […]

Smart home hubs are the lifeblood of any fully connected home. These devices act as a “translator” between protocols. For example, if a device that uses only Zigbee needs to […]

Monitoring your electricity usage can help you keep track of how much you are spending on your energy. With this information, you can learn what appliances should be used less […]

It took a while, but Smart Home voice-activation technology finally extended to printers and all-in-one (AIO), print, copy, scan, and sometimes fax, printers. Considering what it takes to make a […]

Everyone wants to feel secure in their own home, but not everyone wants to invest in a security system. Maybe you are bound by a renter’s contract to make no […]

One of the more popular DIY home security devices property owners are purchasing these days is the smart doorbell. It’s exactly what it sounds like, a security doorbell that alerts […]

Amazon Alexa offers your home a lot of utility and convenience. From the artificial intelligence that can help you manage your schedule to the myriad of skills that can make […]

Smart devices have never been more accessible, and the dream of a connected home that anticipates your whims and makes your life convenient is now attainable by nearly everyone. However, […]

Smart tech is more advanced than ever before, and the voice assistants leading the charge are utilities like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistants. Many people are aware of the basic […]

If you’re in the market for some new smart lights, the first choice many people would suggest is Philips Hue. But is the Philips Hue range really the best option […]

Audiobooks are a great way to keep up with your favorite authors while on the go. Whether you’re sitting in rush hour traffic, headed out for a jog, or even […]

The market for smart home technology has blossomed into a world of exciting potential for interested customers in recent years, but the entry price to turn your home into a […]

If you are an Airbnb host, you can help to automate tasks and add extra levels of security by using smart locks, cameras, and other smart home equipment. In this […]

Amazon’s Echo speakers that come with the power of Alexa, have really changed the way people interact with devices at home. Personally, Alexa is the only device that my kids […]

Yesterday, I wrote about controlling a WeMo switch using Alexa and today I wanted to write about how you can export the energy usage data from a WeMo Insight switch […]

So I recently bought an Amazon Echo and a Belkin WeMo switch and I heard that the two could be used together. After playing around with the two devices for […]

Have you recently jumped on the bandwagon and purchased an Amazon Echo? If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard a lot of great things about the device and how a […]