The Roomba is a well renowned series of robotic vacuum cleaner options created by iRobot in 2002. When we first saw the roomba on late night television infomercial, we thought it was some kind of joke, but this one is definitely nothing like a traditional vacuum. The Roomba has found serious success with those folk who seriously dislike vacuuming and doing the cleaning cycle … [Read more...] about What are the Best Alternatives to Roomba? Don’t Waste Your Money
Doorbot Smart Doorbell Review – Do you Need it?
The Doorbot Smart Doorbell has been renamed and is now called the Ring Smart Doorbell. Despite the name change, however, the product remains largely the same. As with other smart doorbells on the market, the Ring helps you keep track of your home (and its surroundings) even if you're not there. It's equipped with an HD camera to give you a clear view of your home's entrance. … [Read more...] about Doorbot Smart Doorbell Review – Do you Need it?
DJI Inspire 1 Review – Is this Pro Drone Worth it?
DJI Innovations is best known for its Phantom line of consumer-grade quadcopters and the Spreading Wings, a professional-use multicopter that features, among other things, retractable landing gear to prevent the landing gear from showing up in video when the undercarriage mounted camera is in use. DJI’s newest product, the DJI Inspire 1, combines features from both models in … [Read more...] about DJI Inspire 1 Review – Is this Pro Drone Worth it?
Deebot D77 Review – Is This Robot Vacuum Worth it?
When Ecovac released the Deebot D77 in 2014, they pioneered the world's first ‘three dimensional cleaning and self emptying robotic vacuum family.’ Three dimensional cleaning? You may be wondering. Ecovacs Deebot D77 isn’t only an automated robotic vacuum cleaner, it also comes with a handheld supersonic cannister, allowing you vacuum hard to get surfaces whilst the Deebot … [Read more...] about Deebot D77 Review – Is This Robot Vacuum Worth it?
My New Roomba 980 Review – Is the Roomba 980 the Best One Yet?
Just in time for the Holidays, iRobot released their prized Roomba 980 vacuum cleaner to the masses. With competitor Neato recently releasing their slightly improve Botvac "D" series, it was speculated that iRobot might be following suit. However, it has been a relatively long time since the Roomba 880 and 870 debuted. I honestly didn't know what to expect. Clearly, … [Read more...] about My New Roomba 980 Review – Is the Roomba 980 the Best One Yet?
Kwikset Kevo Smart Lock Review – Does This Bluetooth Smart Lock Work as Advertised?
The smart lock sounds like a hard sell to many consumers. The traditional lock does the job perfectly well, keys are cheap to replicate for family members, and they don’t require battery power to open. Putting your faith in a smart lock when all your valuables could be on the wrong side of a series of unfortunate events may be a bit of a stretch for some. However, Kwikset … [Read more...] about Kwikset Kevo Smart Lock Review – Does This Bluetooth Smart Lock Work as Advertised?
Neato Botvac D75 Review – Whats The Deal with the D75?
Neato’s range of robotic vacuum cleaners are fast picking up fans around the world, and helping to clean up their dust. Laser guided, the Botvac D75 is the baby of a new 2015 range for the family, but still has all the features you’d expect of a smart home cleaning system. At its price, the D75 (see here lowest pricing) is generally less than its bigger brother the new D80 … [Read more...] about Neato Botvac D75 Review – Whats The Deal with the D75?
Braava 320 vs 380t – What are the Key Differences Between Them?
In 2012, iRobot purchased Evolution Robotics, one of the company’s largest competitors in the home robotics technology space, and used some of the design and navigation features of this former competitor when creating the Braava line of floor mopping robots. Both of these units look almost identical (aside from the color scheme) and have the exact same dimensions. The 380t … [Read more...] about Braava 320 vs 380t – What are the Key Differences Between Them?
Iris vs Wink Relay Smart Hub – Which Smart Controller is Better?
Smart hubs are an increasingly common choice for the discerning smart home owner, allowing buyers to take control of lighting, security, locks, thermostats and garden systems from one central command system. Modern smart hubs allow for remote control via your smartphone, and can link a range of varied systems together. However, few vendors offer everything within one … [Read more...] about Iris vs Wink Relay Smart Hub – Which Smart Controller is Better?
Our Nest Gen 2 vs Gen 3 Comparison – What are the Differences Between Them?
It is one of life’s sad maxims that products can’t be allowed to stand still, no matter how perfect you think the old one was. So, there’s always a new Rolls Royce, a new iPhone, a ‘new’ Beatles or Nirvana record on the shelves, and so it goes. Nest, the crowd funded thermostat control, since acquired by Google, is starting to look that way too. The second generation Nest … [Read more...] about Our Nest Gen 2 vs Gen 3 Comparison – What are the Differences Between Them?