Cats, dogs, and other pets are part of the family. And pet lovers know just how much their non-human family members love their food. In fact, to our beloved pets, kibble is probably right up there with tummy rubs or outdoor walks. However, if you are working or out of the house for most of the day, you are probably just filling their bowls with food, hoping that they would … [Read more...] about Petnet Smartfeeder Review – Does the Petnet Really Work Consistently?
Schlage Connect Review – Does This Touchscreen Deadbolt Work Well?
Imagine coming home at night with your hands full. You would have to put everything down and rummage through the contents of your bag to get your house key. Now imagine leaving your keys inside the house and there is no other way for you to get in. Imagine all the other hassles you’ve been through just to open your door and get inside your home. Enter Schlage Connect, a … [Read more...] about Schlage Connect Review – Does This Touchscreen Deadbolt Work Well?
Zmodo Pivot Review – Does this Smart Camera Compete with the Rest?
There's a whole category of stalk or fixed based cameras on the security system market, but smart homeowners are always after more. People want multiple cameras, they want the ability to focus on different places or only react to activity through motion alert. Some cameras offer some features, other systems rely on a cluster of cameras. Enter the Zmodo Pivot that can sense … [Read more...] about Zmodo Pivot Review – Does this Smart Camera Compete with the Rest?
Virtual Walls vs Lighthouses – What are the Differences?
If you own an iRobot Roomba robot vacuum, then you are probably familiar with virtual walls and lighthouses. These are devices that keep your Roomba out of a particular section that you do not want it to go into. In other words, these are navigation control devices, functioning to block your Roomba from crossing its beam, effectively allowing your robot vacuum to … [Read more...] about Virtual Walls vs Lighthouses – What are the Differences?
How to Get the Most Out of Your Amazon Echo
Unlike many things we buy in life, especially for the smart home, the Echo is a very different proposition. Your smart lights can go on or off, vary in brightness or color, or play in an attractive theme, but they can’t one day start ordering you a pizza. Part of the delight of Amazon’s range of Echo products and its virtual assistant Alexa is that we never know what the … [Read more...] about How to Get the Most Out of Your Amazon Echo
Comparing the Nest vs Zen Smart Thermostat
Google’s Nest thermostat, launched in 2011 and now on its third generation, sees more competitors being released to compete against, and challenge it, on a regular basis. One of the latest is the Zen, which arrived on the scene in late 2015. The Zen started life out as a crowdfunded project, trying to push and evolve the design of a thermostat even further than Nest, which … [Read more...] about Comparing the Nest vs Zen Smart Thermostat
Amplifi HD vs Google WiFi – Which WiFi Mesh Network Did I Choose?
or homes and offices that are too big or have a lot of Wi-Fi dead spots, you have two options: get a range extender or get a better solution in the form of a Wi-Fi Mesh network. A mesh network uses devices that blanket your office or home space with a Wi-Fi signal. The kit includes routers or nodes, and these connect to your modem to get an Internet connection. These nodes … [Read more...] about Amplifi HD vs Google WiFi – Which WiFi Mesh Network Did I Choose?
Comparing the Petcube Play vs Petzi Cam – Which is Better?
Pet cameras allow you to keep an eye on your pet cats or dogs when you are not home. It gives you the peace of mind and keeps you from missing your pets terribly when you’re away. So, if you are looking for a pet camera, you may want to consider either Petzi Treat Cam or PetCube Play. Introducing the PetCube Play PetCube Play offers you a 1080-pixel HD camera that lets … [Read more...] about Comparing the Petcube Play vs Petzi Cam – Which is Better?
Top WiFi Thermostats That Don’t Need a C-Wire [2022 Reviews]
Traditional, non-smart thermostats act as a switch that turns your heat or air-conditioning on or off. It doesn’t need a steady power source. Today's wifi thermostats, on the other hand, need electricity to power the unit’s backlit display and other functions and features. A C-wire, put simply, supplies constant power to your connected thermostat. If you want a smart wifi … [Read more...] about Top WiFi Thermostats That Don’t Need a C-Wire [2022 Reviews]
iLIFE A6 Review – Does the A6 Offer Enough?
It seems to us that just about everybody loves a good robot vacuum. However, not everyone is willing to pay more a hefty price to own one. Well, the good news is that there are several robot vacuums available in the market that are great for those with a tight budget. One of them is the iLIFE A6, which is the latest of iLIFE’s growing line of affordable yet efficient vacuum … [Read more...] about iLIFE A6 Review – Does the A6 Offer Enough?