The Haiku L Series ceiling fan is the newest fan in the Haiku Home line of smart devices for homes. It’s an industry leader in noise level, efficiency, and style. It’s also the first ceiling fan with WiFi connectivity which effectively makes it the first smart ceiling fan. ..Continue reading
Ladies and gentlemen step right up because the 21st century is coming to your in-home bar. Order your cocktail from your phone then get ready to drink. Place your glass under the spout and press the button. The Somabar robotic bartender will mix and pour your drink within 5 seconds with no tip needed...Continue reading
Those of you with electric baseboard heat or convectors don’t have to miss out on the smart thermostat fun anymore. The Stelpro Ki STZW402+ (Click to check price on Amazon) is a first. It is the first connected thermostat that works with high voltage heating systems available in North America. It is also the first product in the KI line of connected products from Stelpro. ..Continue reading
All the fancy smart thermostats on the market look great and promise to save you money. But, are they really the energy misers that they claim to be? And, at a price that is several times more than a typical programmable thermostat, is it really worth it?..Continue reading
Finding any gift for Dad can be a difficult task, let alone trying to find a great gift. The challenge is to find something that is useful enough to warrant buying, but not so useful that he already bought it himself. Here are a few products that are useful and cool, yet new enough that most people don’t have them yet...Continue reading
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The world of smart products is expanding into the feminine hygiene market. Ladies get ready because two companies have recently announced plans to create smart tampons...Continue reading
One of the best parts about surfing the web for all the latest smart gadgets is discovering the most opulent and decadent gadgets. While some are genuinely luxurious, others toe the line between awesome and ridiculous. Here are five of those products. You be the judge.
UPDATE: Since initially writing this review for the ecobee3, the ecobee4 has been released. Nearly everything I’ve written for the ecobee3 is still true for the ecobee4. They are essentially the same thermostat except the ecobee4 has added an integrated speaker for Amazon Alexa support.
I initially bought the ecobee3 with the intention of testing it, writing this review, and then selling it. However, after using it for over 3 months, I have no plans of getting rid of it. It does everything I could ask for in a smart thermostat and more...Continue reading
The Lyric is meant to be Honeywell’s attempt at a true competitor with the Nest. At first glance, it appears it might be able to give the Nest a run for its money. However, a deeper look reveals a number of weaknesses. While the Lyric has certainly succeeded in imitating the look and feel of the Nest, it leaves much to be desired in terms of function.
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You may have already heard about the Nest Thermostat. Many of your friends and family members that are tech junkies may have introduced you to this stylish sensation in home automation. But for those of you out there who have not had the pleasure of seeing this trendy device in action, today, we are going to take a deeper look at this product.