When iRobot came out with the Roomba 980 vacuum cleaner earlier this year, everybody was excited to learn that it has Wi Fi connectivity But some people were turned off with its hefty price tag. So is the Roomba 960 the perfect choice for your vacuuming needs? The Skinny on the Roomba 960 This Roomba Robot Vacuum takes the same form as the earlier Roombas : round in shape … [Read more...] about Roomba 960 Review [2022 UPDATE] – A More Affordable WiFi Enabled Robot?
Contrasting the Roomba 980 vs 650 (652) – How Much Difference is There?
The Roomba 980 has everything: an App for scheduled cleaning and updates, a state of the art Adapt® 2.0 Navigation system that allows the 980 to seamlessly navigate an entire level of your home, and the ability to recharge itself and then resume cleaning. And that’s just for starters. But of course all this vacuuming perfection comes at a cost, and a rather steep one (see … [Read more...] about Contrasting the Roomba 980 vs 650 (652) – How Much Difference is There?
Hydrawise Smart Irrigation Controller Review – Smart Enough?
Healthy green lawns take a lot of work. Taking care of your yard – from planting your greens, to mowing your grass, to watering – just takes a significant amount of time. Especially watering your lawn. Sure, traditional sprinkler systems can help you keep the grass alive and beautiful, but it also wastes too much water. Water is a valuable resource now that the United … [Read more...] about Hydrawise Smart Irrigation Controller Review – Smart Enough?
Comparing the Amazon Echo vs Google OnHub – Which is Better?
Google and Amazon have now entered the home networking market with both companies releasing their version of a home automation device. Amazon calls their device the Echo and Google tagged their product as the Google OnHub, both devices are a step towards much bigger developments to come. Both have the ability to do a number of things ranging from providing music and … [Read more...] about Comparing the Amazon Echo vs Google OnHub – Which is Better?
VeraPlus Smart Home Controller Review: Is it Right for You?
Only just hitting the market, the VeraPlus is the latest in the growing line of Vera Z Wave controller devices for your smart home device. An upgrade to the VeraEdge, it provides wider compatibility with more smart devices and gets a performance upgrade to run faster under heavy load in larger homes. Is it a straight upgrade choice for existing Vera control users, or are the … [Read more...] about VeraPlus Smart Home Controller Review: Is it Right for You?
The Best WiFi Smart Doorbells – The Only Ones Worth Considering
Wi-Fi doorbells come with all the bells and whistles you would expect, allowing you to view and speak to visitors through your smartphone or a tablet. The ability to see and hear people approaching your property from your device has a number of obvious perks, and video doorbells often come with night vision and the option to record when a motion sensor is activated. The … [Read more...] about The Best WiFi Smart Doorbells – The Only Ones Worth Considering
Reviewing the Roomba 614 – Back to the Basics for Roomba
Roomba 614 is iRobot's new entry level model that allows you to forego on the bells and whistles and get a robotic vacuum cleaner that does the job of cleaning your home and does it well. Current Robot Vacuum Landscape We have seen various models of the Roomba come out over the past few years, and with every release, we see more and more technology added in. To best … [Read more...] about Reviewing the Roomba 614 – Back to the Basics for Roomba
Comparing the Roomba 770 to the 860 – 860 vs 770
Robot vacuum cleaners continue to be a hot item, and new models are hitting the market faster than ever. One popular brand that continues to stand out for its excellent performance and overall reliability is iRobot. There are currently several iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robots to choose from, including the latest 980 (link to review) However, you might not want or need … [Read more...] about Comparing the Roomba 770 to the 860 – 860 vs 770
Comparing the Rachio vs Skydrop Smart Irrigation Systems
Gardeners and homeowners are peering out from behind the drapes and planning ahead for a spring spent planting, redesigning or cleaning up their gardens. Top of the feature list for smart home gardeners will be automatic sprinkler system controllers that can give each area the right amount of water, while saving water if there’s lots of rain about. There are many smart … [Read more...] about Comparing the Rachio vs Skydrop Smart Irrigation Systems
Chamberlain MyQ Review – A Good Smart Opener?
Increasingly people want the smart home to extend to their garage, with a door opener being high on the list. The Chamberlain MyQ will work with many existing garage door opening products, allowing you to control them from your smartphone without going to huge expense. Once installed, you can use your app and open the door from anywhere, making it easier to avoid getting … [Read more...] about Chamberlain MyQ Review – A Good Smart Opener?