Tired of cutting the grass? Worx may have conjured up the perfect solution for those wanting an extra hour of sleep on Sunday mornings, announcing the Landroid, a completely autonomous robotic lawn mower. The robotic lawn mower was first introduced in 1969, it was dubbed ‘MowBot’, and included many features of today’s most popular robotic lawn mowers - but how far have they … [Read more...] about Worx Landroid Review – Never Mow Again with the Worx Robotic Mower?
Ecobee vs Honeywell Lyric – Is the Ecobee 3 or Honeywell Lyric a Smarter Choice?
One of the key selling points of the smart home concept if flexibility and finer control over your heating settings. This flagship segment has seen rapid development in just a few years, with some products already up to their third generation. All this energy and activity is thanks to unit sales rising fast, as the wider consumer market wakes up to the benefits on … [Read more...] about Ecobee vs Honeywell Lyric – Is the Ecobee 3 or Honeywell Lyric a Smarter Choice?
SmartThings Hub vs VeraLite Home Controller – Which is Better?
Bottom Line Up Front: If you have a house with just Z-Wave devices, go with the VeraLite, otherwise the SmartThings Hub has wider compatability and is the closest to unifying the entire IoT ecosystem. Continue reading for the full analysis... While there may still be a few stalwarts who still prefer the cellular flip phone or even rotary landline for that matter, most … [Read more...] about SmartThings Hub vs VeraLite Home Controller – Which is Better?
VeraLite vs Vera Edge – What are the Key Differences and Which is Best?
Once considered a futuristic pipe dream that only appeared in far out cartoons such as The Jetsons, home automation has morphed into a mainstream consumer niche. By taking technology principles from building automation, home automation product and system designers provide families with enhanced convenience, comfort and most important, energy efficiency. Home automation … [Read more...] about VeraLite vs Vera Edge – What are the Key Differences and Which is Best?
SmartThings Hub vs Revolv Hub – Which is the Better Smart Controller?
Over the last few years, relatively small steps in technology have given us a number of autonomous devices that help run and service out homes. We have had app-driven systems such as Hive to control out heating, and a rise in the abilities of domestic robots such as vacuums and automated mops. Increased availability and a new affordability have driven a surge of interest on … [Read more...] about SmartThings Hub vs Revolv Hub – Which is the Better Smart Controller?
iRobot Roomba 880 vs 650 – What Are the Important Differences?
The robot vacuum market is expanding at a huge rate as the equipment becomes not only cheaper to purchase but increasingly efficient, allowing for both mopping, sweeping and vacuum-removal on a number of hard and soft flooring. Far from being the quirky semi-usable devices they started out as, they have become an essential part of a hectic lifestyle, allowed to roam your living … [Read more...] about iRobot Roomba 880 vs 650 – What Are the Important Differences?
Neato Botvac 85 vs Roomba 880 – Two of the Best Robotic Vacuums Compared
There are so many new robot vacuums being introduced to the market each year and deciphering which one is best for your home can be a difficult and unbearable task. That is why we are here to help you decide whether the Neato Botvac 85 or the iRobot Roomba 880 would be best for you and your home. While the iRobot name is the one that is synonymous with the industry, Neato is a … [Read more...] about Neato Botvac 85 vs Roomba 880 – Two of the Best Robotic Vacuums Compared
Wink Hub Review – My Experience with the Wink Home Automation Hub
Another day, another smart hub to review! I'd read a few mixed reviews on the Wink Hub online. It seemed that it was yet another "love it" or "hate it" smart home controller. There is always a bit of extra frustration in this niche because smart home technology is still in its early stages. Regardless of the device, there will almost always be at least minor issues to … [Read more...] about Wink Hub Review – My Experience with the Wink Home Automation Hub
My SmartThings Hub Review – Is the Smartthings Hub the Best Home Controller?
The "Internet of Things" has quickly become the latest tech buzzword. It's a brave, new, interconnected world and smart hubs are here to help. I've been in the process of creating the ultimate automated home for the past 3 months. In so doing, I've been testing, sometimes breaking, and then publishing my reviews of the various "smart hub" controller devices currently on the … [Read more...] about My SmartThings Hub Review – Is the Smartthings Hub the Best Home Controller?
Insteon Review – My Insteon Hub Review for Home Automation
The Insteon Hub is marketed as the quintessential home automation control kit for all your smart devices. It uses the Insteon protocol to communicate with your various devices, simplifying the control process with apps and online (on-the-go) home management. With home automation increasing in popularity and usability, I was interested to test out a different protocol system to … [Read more...] about Insteon Review – My Insteon Hub Review for Home Automation