It’s easy to get your hands on a robot vacuum cleaner, but it can be hard to find the right one to suit your needs. There’s so many to choose from, and it isn’t always clear what the differences are between the best brands. We’re going to be comparing some of the more high-end models today, so let’s get started with some brief background information. You might be … [Read more...] about Samsung Powerbot vs Roomba 880 – Which Robot is Better for You?
Bissell SmartClean Robot Review – Can it Compete with the Rest?
The Bissell SmartClean is an entry into the increasingly crowded robotic floor cleaning market. Many brands have seen Roomba’s success and figured out where they could undercut the market leader or try to differentiate. For under $300 you get a low-profile cleaner powered by a lithium ion battery offering over an hour of cleaning. It can clean multiple surfaces, using a … [Read more...] about Bissell SmartClean Robot Review – Can it Compete with the Rest?
Oco Wireless Security Camera Review – The Ultimate Smart Cam?
“How are we going to trump all the other HD smart home cameras on the market?” You can almost hear the folks at Oco’s marketing meeting ask. Apparently, their answer was to offer one year of free cloud storage, whereas most others offer only a week or month. That might make quite a compelling reason to pick up this modest priced unit (For the latest prices and discounts, … [Read more...] about Oco Wireless Security Camera Review – The Ultimate Smart Cam?
ILIFE A4 Review: Evaluating the A4s Budget Robot
The latest addition to the iLife range is the new A4. Focused on robotically cleaning your carpets, it is a sensor-packed robotic vacuum with a chunky battery to provide potentially days of untroubled, automatic cleaning, all you need to do is empty the bin from time to time. Robotic vacuum cleaners continue to increase in sales, with a growing number of brands led by Roomba … [Read more...] about ILIFE A4 Review: Evaluating the A4s Budget Robot
Comparing the Roomba 770 vs 980 – Which is the Better Value?
When the Roomba 980 first came out in the later part of 2015, a lot of people were excited for its remote control properties and Wi-Fi connectivity. Finally, a Roomba that they could control using a smartphone and with features that would allow them to do more with their automatic vacuum cleaner. However, the new Roomba’s price tag had shocked and turned off many. This has … [Read more...] about Comparing the Roomba 770 vs 980 – Which is the Better Value?
Abode Connected Review – A Worthwhile Home Security and Automation Device?
Another Kickstarted crowd-funding effort, abode is trying to reinvent home security with its affordable starter kit. Designed to be self-installed, the company raised $150K last year, and the product is now generally available on the market. It offers high-end security features such as battery and cellular back-up, so it continues to operate when the power or Internet goes … [Read more...] about Abode Connected Review – A Worthwhile Home Security and Automation Device?
ILIFE V3s Review – Just Another Cheap Knockoff?
When I first shopped around for a robot vacuum cleaner I was staggered by the prices. None of the features I wanted were available at a reasonable price. That’s why I was interested in ILIFE. It sweeps and mops, picks up pet hair, gets under even the lowest furniture, comes with a remote, is fairly quiet and all for a budget-friendly price tag! In what follows, I’m going to … [Read more...] about ILIFE V3s Review – Just Another Cheap Knockoff?
Nest Cam vs Piper: Which is Best?
Google’s Nest Cam (formerly the Dropcam, before Google acquired the company) is a newcomer in a market full of small surveillance or home monitoring cameras. Control is a more established brand, and its Piper nv is its latest model. The Piper’s rather mouthy product title, Smart Home Security System with Immersive Video Camera and Home Automation Controls, does at least … [Read more...] about Nest Cam vs Piper: Which is Best?
Petzi vs Pawbo – Which Automated Pet Treat Cam is Better?
Advancements in technology offer all kinds of conveniences and capabilities that were never possible before. Smart controllers that automatically monitor the irrigation of your lawn, the ability to control devices within your home remotely and the ability to connect to the internet from almost any place at any time now seem completely normal. Expanded functionality and … [Read more...] about Petzi vs Pawbo – Which Automated Pet Treat Cam is Better?
Samsung Powerbot Essential Review – How Does it Measure Up?
Samsung’s Powerbot Essential robot vacuum cleaner is an attractive entry into a crowded marketplace. I already have plenty of robot vaccuums, and I love them, but lately I’ve been looking around at some of the competition from Asia. I’ve had my eye on Samsung’s Powerbot Essential Cleaning Robot Vacuum as a possible addition to my fledgling robot army, so I’m thrilled to be … [Read more...] about Samsung Powerbot Essential Review – How Does it Measure Up?