Zigbee vs Z-Wave in 2024: Does It Even Matter Anymore? Industry Updates With Matter and Thread on the rise, is the Zigbee vs Z-Wave debate still relevant? Here is where each protocol stands in 2024. April 26, 2024
The Apartment Renter's Guide to Smart Home Automation Tutorials You don't need to own your home to automate it. Here's how to build a fully-featured smart home in a rental apartment without modifying anything. April 5, 2024
Why Your Security Cameras Might Be Your Biggest Privacy Risk Tips & Tricks Most smart security cameras send video to the cloud by default. Here is what that means for your privacy and what you can do about it. March 22, 2024
Water Leak Sensors: The $30 Device That Can Save You Thousands Tips & Tricks Water damage is the most common and costly homeowner insurance claim, but a simple smart sensor costing as little as $14 can alert you before a small drip becomes a catastrophic flood. March 15, 2024
Circadian Lighting Without Expensive Bulbs: A Practical Guide Tutorials How to set up circadian lighting that adjusts color temperature throughout the day, using affordable smart bulbs and free automation tools. March 1, 2024
The Thermostat Nobody's Talking About: Ecobee Premium vs the Competition Product Reviews The Ecobee Premium gets overshadowed by Nest, but after six months of use, I think it deserves more attention. Here is why. February 15, 2024