Using a smart thermostat is a great way to reduce your energy bills without sacrificing comfort. There is no sense in freezing during the winter or suffering from the summer heat just to save a few dollars. Z-Wave thermostats help you cut down electricity costs while reinforcing your efforts at automating your home. And while the market currently has several serious … [Read more...] about The Best Z Wave Thermostats – Z-Wave Compatible Smart Thermostats
Haier Robot Vacuum Review – Pros and Cons to Consider
Vacuum cleaners can be pricey, which is one reason why the Haier Robot Vacuum Cleaner attractive of a price at Amazon. It does nearly everything: sweeps and mops, picks up pet hair, gets under low furniture and comes with a remote! Of course, there is a tradeoff. The Haier Robot Vacuum doesn’t do well on anything but very low pile carpet. In what follows, I review the key … [Read more...] about Haier Robot Vacuum Review – Pros and Cons to Consider
Review: Anker Robovac 10 – Does this Robot do the Job?
Anker is a tech company focused on battery packs and life extenders for smartphones and tablets. However, it is looking to widen its market with a robotic vacuum, the RoboVac 10. For use on flooring or thin carpets, it at hopefully uses the company’s battery power chops to provide up to plenty of cleaning between charging. It looks very similar to most models out there in … [Read more...] about Review: Anker Robovac 10 – Does this Robot do the Job?
Comparing the Botvac D80 vs D75 – Is the Difference Worth the Price?
With falling prices, new models and brands getting involved in the market for robot vacuum cleaners is hotting up. Neato and iRobot continue to lead the way in variety and popularity, but the arrival of Dyson at the top end and a flood of low cost models at the bottom will shake up buyers’ choices into 2017. Generally, though robot vacuums are still hot sellers, with more … [Read more...] about Comparing the Botvac D80 vs D75 – Is the Difference Worth the Price?
The Doorbird vs Ring WiFi Doorbell – Which is the Best Video Doorbell?
If you want to provide an extra layer of protection for your home, WiFi enabled smart video doorbells can be a godsend. The question: Which one is right for you? In an increasingly crowded marketplace, it isn’t easy to choose. Today I’m going to evaluate two, the DoorBird WiFi Video Doorbell and the Ring Smart Doorbell. In what follows I talk about the key features of both … [Read more...] about The Doorbird vs Ring WiFi Doorbell – Which is the Best Video Doorbell?
Drone Wars: Parrot Bebop vs DJI Phantom 2 Vision+
The last few months have been very exciting in the quadcopter market as industry heavyweights including DJI and Parrot have each introduced new product lines offering professional-grade features for a fraction of the cost associated with these same features a mere six months ago. Enhanced GPS functionality, improved firmware, and better cameras are just a few of the … [Read more...] about Drone Wars: Parrot Bebop vs DJI Phantom 2 Vision+
Comparing the Botvac Connected vs Botvac D80 – Which is the Best Value?
Neato bills their vacuums as the robot vacuums with a brain. Use the Neato Connected App to clean your floors from wherever you are. Start, stop, pause, schedule, and receive notifications on the go. Neato calls the Connected, “The smartest, most powerful, robot vacuum.” It uses LaserSmart mapping and navigation to scan the room, plan the most efficient course and complete … [Read more...] about Comparing the Botvac Connected vs Botvac D80 – Which is the Best Value?
Rollibot Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review – Cheap, But Worth it?
Robotic vacuum cleaners are appear at all sorts of new price points, with the Dyson Eye topping out with its price (For the latest prices and discounts, check here) and this Rollibot down at a mere fraction of the cost, making it seem quite the bargain. Focused on being small and compact, the Rollibot goes a little further than most by offering to sweep, mop, and sanitize … [Read more...] about Rollibot Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review – Cheap, But Worth it?
Doorbird Door Cam Review – Is it Overpriced or the Perfect Solution?
There are times when we open our front doors to intruders simply because we do not know who is on the other side. How do we make sure this does not happen? The answer is simple: get a Doorbird. Say it is late at night and someone's ringing the doorbell. You hesitate opening the door without first knowing who it is, so you get your smartphone and launch the Doorbird app and … [Read more...] about Doorbird Door Cam Review – Is it Overpriced or the Perfect Solution?
Reviewing the August Smart Doorbell Camera – Is the Price Worth it?
The August Doorbell Cam comes from the same company that offers the August Smart Lock, further cementing its hold in the home access market. How does the August Doorbell Cam work? Is it worth its price tag? Important Features The August Doorbell Cam allows you to see who's outside your front door even if you are not at home. You get an alert on your smartphone when … [Read more...] about Reviewing the August Smart Doorbell Camera – Is the Price Worth it?