Winter is here, and if you can’t escape to a tropical paradise for six months, a space heater becomes your best friend. In this guide, we’ll explore the Sunkos Infrared Heater, a sleek and intelligent solution that not only keeps you warm but can also be seamlessly integrated into your smart home setup. Join me…
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Are you tired of the same old clunky home automation hubs? Meet the Homie Pro, a sleek and feature-packed hub that might just be the answer to your smart home dreams. In this review, we’ll dive into its impressive capabilities, the user-friendly mobile app, and the revolutionary “flows” that set it apart from the competition.…
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If you’re tired of the mundane TV experience and want to add a touch of magic to your entertainment setup, the Govee Envisal Backlight T2 might be the answer to your prayers. In this comprehensive review, we’ll explore the features, setup process, and how you can take your TV enjoyment to the next level with…
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In our latest YouTube video, we give you some ideas for helping get your kids out of the house for school in a timely and stress-free manner. In my house, this involves using wakeup lights to rouse the kids in a gentle manner (at least as gentle as it gets at 6:30 in the morning).…
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Welcome, smart homeowners! Today, we’re diving into the world of smart locks, focusing on the Kwikset Home Connect 620. Join me, John, as we explore the various aspects of this lock, from styles and pricing to features and testing results. Let’s unlock the potential of the Home Connect 620 and see if it’s the right…
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Greetings, smart homeowners! John Stone, the DIY smart home guy, is back with an exciting introduction to the Zen 34 Remote Switch by Zooz. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the features that make this smart switch a game-changer for your home automation setup. Spoiler alert: It’s not just another smart switch – it’s…
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In the ever-evolving world of home automation, finding the right smart home hub is crucial for a seamless and connected experience. Hubitat, a key player in the smart home hub market, has recently unveiled its latest offering – the Hubitat Elevation C8. Whether you’re new to home automation, a current Hubitat owner, or contemplating a…
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Alfred is a relative newcomer to the smart lock market. I first learned about them at CES 2020 when I passed what I thought were some of the most interesting locks I’ve ever seen. Very sexy in my opinion. Currently Alfred makes an entry-level line (DB1) and a professional line (DB2). This article discusses the…
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Hubitat Rule Machine can be a little overwhelming for first time users. The good news is, there are easier places to start your powerful home automations in Hubitat. We’ll look at four often overlooked apps that are user friendly. The apps include Motion Lighting, Simple Automation Rules, Groups and Scenes, and Button Controller. For the…
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I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the announcement by OSRAM that they will be shutting down their Lightify Cloud Services on August 31st, 2021. I’ll walk through what this really means to you as a consumer and what options you have. The announcement is as follows from the OSRAM website. The LIGHTFY cloud…
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