For me – talking about Wink is a little akin to talking about a ex high school sweetheart. Fond memories of beauty, excitement and passion that ended for no other reason than we grew apart and our life directions no longer aligned. That was me and Wink. As an old X10 guy, Wink was everything…
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Today I’m going to do something that I personally have no reason to do. Well, that’s not entirely true. One of the first devices I installed in my smart home was a video doorbell.
The Gen 2 Wink Hub has recently been released and today we are going to do a full review and setup.
Motion sensors are a big part of the Smart Home. Today we are going to setup and review the GoControl PIR Motion Sensor. My original plan was to put this in my kitchen. But for reasons that will become clear in this video, my plans have changed. This is now destined for my office.
Today we are going to look at the GE 12719 Plug In Appliance Module and see how it compares with the Leviton Plug In Appliance Module.
Today we are installing two GE 12722 in wall smart switches, side by side in a two-gang switch box. You will need tools for this episode, including a phillips screw driver, flat-head screw driver, small flat-head jeweler’s screw driver, and a pair of plyers. It’s a good idea to have extra wire nuts and a…
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In today’s episode we are going to compare GE, Leviton, and Lutron smart switches, both dimming and non-dimming. When selecting a wall switch for your smart home, it is important to know what type of switch you need and what look you want.