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Use Your Webcam For Home Surveillance With These Tools

Home surveillance is important even if you live in a traditionally safe neighborhood. You never know what might go wrong, and when it does, it’s so good to have video evidence. Unfortunately, dedicated home security camera systems can be expensive! One way to save a lot of money is to set up a network of… read more »

Confused by Home Automation Jargon? Study This Smart Home A-Z!

One of the most challenging aspects of embracing new technology is getting your head around all the unfamiliar lingo. For most people, there are still some terms we don’t understand about the apps and software we use every day (how many non-geeks know what HTTP stands for, or what a MAC address is?). If you’re… read more »

5 Practical Ways to Make Your Life Easier by Automating Your Home

Have you been thinking about automating your home with some smart home products, but you’re not sure where to begin? Wondering whether it’s even worth doing? You’ve come to the right place. Smart homes aren’t just about being flashy, or showing off the latest gadgets money can buy. Instead, they can serve as practical solutions… read more »

Remote Control Your Home: 5 Easy DIY Arduino Projects

With the advent of affordable smart home technology, it has never been easier to transform your home. There are many useful gadgets available off the shelf to do this, and the prices of many of these items have dropped as more competitors join the market. Still, a much cheaper and more rewarding option is to… read more »

How to Build an Effective and Affordable Smart Home From the Ground Up

The smart home industry is booming, and everyone is hopping aboard the bandwagon. This trend that was once derided as a gimmick is being vindicated as more and more users realize how useful smart devices can be. If you don’t know the first thing about “smart homes” or “smart devices,” then you’ve come to the… read more »

How to Turn Any Dumb Device Into a Smart Home Tool

When you think of smart devices, your first thought is likely about expensive learning thermostats or home security cameras. However, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to begin transforming your house into a smart home. Really, all it takes is a TP-Link Smart Plug or two, which sells for less than $ 30… read more »

The Total Beginner’s Guide to Using Google Home Like a Pro

While the Amazon Echo has become a household name in the smart home sphere, the Google Home (our review) isn’t far off. The Echo, powered by Alexa, has had more time to mature as a platform. But if you’re more invested in Google’s ecosystem, you’ve got an extremely fun and capable device in the Home… read more »

The $400 Smart Home Starter Kit for the Budget-Conscious Beginner

Smart homes have been around for a while. But the technology used to cost thousands of dollars, making it completely out of reach for anyone on a budget. Unfortunately, that old perception keeps many people from embracing smart home products when, in reality, the smart home market is almost unrecognizable from several years ago. As the… read more »

These 10 Smart Home Gadgets Are Perfect for Any Dad

Mom got her day in May, and now it’s Dad’s turn. Father’s Day is quickly approaching, leaving many scrambling to find the perfect gift in time. Dads can be notoriously difficult to buy for, but no matter whether he’s a technology genius or technologically illiterate, any dad can find a way to use at least… read more »

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