You might be wondering what a blog on the best affordable dash cam is doing on a blog about smart home devices. Car dash cams aren’t smart home devices, I know. But I wanted to share a personal story of how dashboard cameras can be an “ace in the hole” when working with insurance companies … Continue Reading
A dash cam is a great holiday gift if you have someone on your list who frequently travels for work or pleasure. It’s one of those items that just about every electronics retailer will have some special on. And if you’re looking for a good deal on a dash cam, Black Friday 2022 will be … Continue Reading
A rideshare driver myself, I know how valuable a dash cam can be. Uber and Lyft drivers deal with all kinds of issues while on the road, whether it be the occasional unruly passenger, having to deal with false or incorrect claims, or, worst of all, accidents. An Uber dashboard camera is a necessity. While … Continue Reading
So you’ve decided to start building out your smart home. Congratulations! We obviously think that’s a great choice. While some smart home gadgets might be a little gimmicky, most have useful real-world applications. But we’re also willing to bet you might have a ton of questions too. It’s hard to keep up with the latest … Continue Reading
Alexa vs Google Assistant vs Siri: it’s the battle of the smart speakers! These three platforms are quickly becoming ever more ubiquitous in today’s society. And you don’t necessarily need to have a smart home or a smart device to find them useful. These smart speakers can help you answer questions, help you keep on … Continue Reading
It sounds like a case of “big brother” gone amok in the smart home: in the midst of a heatwave, you turn on the central air, expecting to wake up to a nice cool house. Instead, you wake up sweating and find that the smart thermostat is not at the setting you had it. Can … Continue Reading
The smart home and the so-called “Internet of Things” have revolutionized the home and are changing how we live by connecting the things we use. These days, anything from your coffee maker to your television and fridge can be connected and share data with other devices (and companies too). But do we need to worry … Continue Reading
We’d love to tell you that owning a smart home is a trouble-free experience. That’s unfortunately not the case. While modern smart home devices are easier than ever to both setup and maintain, you’ll run into an issue at some point. That’s why we’ve created this guide on smart home troubleshooting to help you diagnose … Continue Reading
With so many choices available and new technologies to master, owning a smart home can be daunting. But in just five simple steps, you can ensure you’re getting started in a way that will save you frustration later. This smart home tutorial is aimed at you, the smart home beginner. We recommend you read this … Continue Reading
1. Invest in a fast broadband connection. While a good smart home Wi-Fi router is the most important thing, don’t forget your broadband internet connection. Most of the communication between your smart devices occurs on your Wi-Fi network. However, these devices will need to connect to the Internet from time to time to allow you … Continue Reading
