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You are the hero of your smart home. I’ll be your guide.
Hi, my name is Eric Blank and I’m in charge of this place. I spend my time trying to demystify the world of home automation and smart products so you don’t have to.
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My number one annoyance with other scent diffusers is that they tend to get turned on and then forgotten about. The diffuser runs indefinitely and …
The Roborock S6 Pure works really well as a vacuum. It handles wood floors and carpet equally well. It efficiently navigates around chairs and under …
I recently remodeled my bathroom and part of that remodel was to add an exhaust fan. Rather than go with a plain old exhaust fan, …
This winter when temps hit double digit below zero, my trusty old Genie garage door opener started struggling. After a couple days, it quit working …
I love having a fresh, clean smelling home. But, I don’t like the idea of having to put any effort into making it happen. So, …
When C by GE switches were first released, I saw a lot of negative feedback from users citing unreliable WiFi behavior. For that reason, I …
If you’re a SmartThings user and you need to update firmware on some of your Z-Wave devices, this article will explain how to do it.
I …
I recently installed a Modern Forms Mykonos smart ceiling fan in my 3 season porch. The fan is super quiet. It perfectly matches the color …
I purchased the Eufy Doorbell a little over 6 months ago and I don’t regret it. It comes with nearly everything I could want in …
LED strips are a DIYer’s dream come true. Believe me, I’ve gotten sucked into binge watching hours of LED project videos more than a few …
A smart lock is a vital part of the smart home. Without one, your home automation project is incomplete.
The most popular smart locks are …
I know lots of people rage against Hue for being overpriced. Maybe they are. Maybe not. Personally, I think the number of lights they’ve sold …
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