Which Smart Speaker Is Right for You?
Anyone who listens to music, audiobooks, or podcasts around the house should have a speaker that captures the quality of their audio. And it's even better if that speaker also comes with smart capabilities, like a voice-controlled assistant that can create lists, edit your calendar, and send messages without
6 Tips for Saving Money and Energy with Smart Home Devices
The path to creating a smart home typically starts as a way to automate tasks and increase control. Take buying a voice assistant, for example. You pick up a Google Home or Amazon Echo, featuring Alexa, just to see what all the fuss is about. Then, you buy a
How the Most Popular Smart Home Gyms Will Impact Your Wi-Fi
You might be considering a connected fitness system, mobile workout app, or other online platform to help you stay active through the colder months. As you assess the costs and benefits of your new home quarantine workouts, it’s important to consider how they will impact your internet service.Does bandwidth
3 Smart Home Devices That Will Change the Way You Live
Thinking about maybe having a smart home? You’ve heard about all the things you can do—turn on your lights, kick up your speakers, set your thermostat, see what’s on TV. All conveniences, but not life changing.We think home security devices are really worth going smart. We’ve picked 3 that
Beyond the Bulb: Smart Light Fixtures, Switches and Accessories
These smart lighting gadgets can help you automate your lighting routine, provide easier access to controls, and add dramatic ambience to your home.
What is a Smart Fridge and Should You Get One?
On the one hand, you might think "wow that's pretty cool," but on the other, you're probably asking "why does my fridge need a screen?"
What Are Smart Plugs? An Affordable Start to Home Automation
Smart plugs are a relatively simple piece of technology that allow you to turn power outlets on and off remotely with your phone.
Get Your Own Cooking Assistant With Alexa in the Kitchen
Maybe you love cooking. Maybe you dread it. In any case, having Alexa in the kitchen can make it easier — or at least more tolerable. It's rare to hear someone say "your wish is my command," and actually mean it, and that's why virtual assistants like Amazon's Alexa seem simple
What Is a Smart Home?
Smart home technology is transforming every part of the home, and the ultimate promise of this technology is that it will be able to adapt to different lifestyles and usage habits, automatically making adjustments that save money, time and energy.
What Is Home Automation?
Appliances that can do their job without human intervention make routines easier. Home automation promises to give back your most priceless resource: time.