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Ecobee 3 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat Review
I know it’s been a while since I’ve done gadget reviews here. However, I’ve just moved into a new home and for the first time in several years I’ve been looking at and buying smart home gadgets. I...
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Lutron Caséta Wireless Lighting Control Review
It’s Day 3 of my Smart Home product review week and now it’s time to talk about wireless lighting and shade controls. Once again I wanted something that would be Apple HomeKit compatible and my search...
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Google Home vs. Amazon Echo – THE ULTIMATE SMACKDOWN
I’m a fan of just about all things smarthome and my digital assistant of choice is Amazon Echo. However, I do like Google products too and decided to give the new Google Home a try. I wanted to do a...
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The 1st HomeKit Enabled Security Camera has Shipped! D-Link Omna 180 Review
When it comes to home security cameras I have pretty much standardized on Google’s Nest Cams. However, the one thing that is not likely to appear in any Nest products is HomeKit support. HomeKit is...
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Chamberlain Finally Delivers a HomeKit Compatible Garage Door Opener
When I had my house built last year the one thing that I was excited about was being able to take advantage of all the cool smarthome options out there. When it came time to buy garage door openers...
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My 5 Favorite Smart Home / HomeKit Gadgets
Apple Home App running on my iPad Pro. I’m a huge fan of automation in general especially when it comes to smart home stuff. My new home was built two years ago in May 2016. I got the chance to start...
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Wemo Mini Smart Plug Review – Alexa, HomeKit & Google enabled
Anyone that knows me knows that I’m a huge fan of smart home gear. When we built our house back in 2016 I got a chance to have a clean slate and really install all the latest and greatest smart home...
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HomeKit vs. Alexa vs. Google Home – Which smart home platform is best?
My Smart Home in the Apple Home App on iPad Pro I’ve been into home automation and smart home gear for years. I really got serious about it when we built a new house in 2016. A new house meant being...
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Ring Alarm vs. SimpliSafe
It was just one month ago that I wrote a review of SimpliSafe. While I do still stand by that review and everything I said, I have actually switched to Ring Alarm! It’s rare that after I do my...
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The NEW Lutron Caséta Occupancy Sensor is Great but Unnecessarily Limited
The Lutron Caséta Occupancy Sensor below the Lutron Caséta Dimmer Switch Motion / Occupancy Sensors can make a smart home that much more smart and convenient. However, most of them suffer from slow...
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3 New Additions to My Smart Home
I recently added three new items to my smart home. The first one is one I’ve been waiting for the longest. When my home was built in 2016 I went with a Ring Pro doorbell. It was a good choice at the...
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23 Products That Make Up My Ultimate Smart Home
I’ve been building out my smart home since 2016. I use all three leading smart home platforms: Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa and Google Home and while each one has its advantages, Apple HomeKit is my...
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My 2023 Smart Home: New Additions and Recent Evictions!
Ever since I ventured into the realm of smart homes in 2016, upon moving into my newly constructed abode, I’ve been managing a variety of gadgets such as thermostats, garage door openers, security...
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