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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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A few months ago X-Sense reached out to me and offered to send me one of their home security systems in exchange for an honest …
If your smart home is going to be complete, you need a smart lock for your sliding door. I found a few ideas that might …
Here is a list of the top Z Wave smart locks. If Z Wave is what you need, then skim through and you should be …
In order to purchase an appropriately sized power supply for your LED strip project, you need to determine how much power your strips will need.
The …
A couple months ago Narwal sent me their Narwal T10 robot vacuum and mop. The T10 has been recognized by other reviewers as the best …
Sinopé sent me the Sinopé TH1123WF thermostat free of charge to test and review. As usual, I am under no obligation to say nice things …
Camect is an NVR with integrated AI image detection software. It is a full-featured system that can turn your collection of IP cams into a …
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, …
Best Product Lists
Are you looking to make a buying decision? I research the best products and break down the key differences so you can find the product that fits you best.
