As you probably already know, Google Assistant is an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant. It is capable of having two-way conversations, taking on multiple commands at a time and can connect to a myriad of different smart appliances to help you live a little, well, smarter. Now, since this system is so smart and helpful, many…
Alexa has become the go-to when it comes to smart home speakers. She’s pretty smart, but have you ever wondered what search engine she’s using to access this trove of information? It’s pretty obvious when you purchase a Google Home device, that it’s going to be using Google’s search engine to answer all your questions….
So, you’re in the market for a smart speaker, but what’s it going to be? Alexa or Google Home? Here’s exactly what you need to know before you decide. First, let’s answer the question as directly as possible. So, what is the difference between Google Home and Alexa? The most literal answer to this question…
Smart HVAC systems are growing in popularity and will soon become the new norm. They increase comfort and convenience while saving you money in the long run. Once you make the leap, you realize there’s no other option. Reverting to an old-school thermostat becomes comparable to going back to a flip phone. “Once you go…
There is a lot of tech jargon tossed around when it comes to smart home products these days. You may wonder, “what is a smart home controller?” for instance. Well, you’ll come to find out that many of these terms are somewhat synonymous. You’ll also see that some of these products combine the capabilities of…
There are now several options when it comes to shading your windows electronically. You can purchase remote or smart blinds, smart tint and even smart windows with electric shading. For myself, I wanted to keep the traditional look of regular blinds due to my home decor not being that contemporary. If your home or condo…
So, you have a bird’s nest of wire laying around your living room, home theater, or bedroom. You’re tired of looking at it and trying to decide how you’ll go about hiding and concealing your speaker wire. There are several easy and cost-effective options. Watching movies on your surround sound system is something almost everyone…
A Wi-Fi air conditioner will connect to your home Wi-Fi network to expand your capabilities and integrate with other devices. This will usually include your cell phone and even may even respond to voice commands using your Alexa or Google Home. There are other Smart Home capabilities and settings that will generally come along with…
Nest Thermostats—now owned by Google—is known as one of the best and most popular smart thermostats available. However, they are also famous (or, notorious) for being quite picky with integrations to products from other brands. So, looking for a smart vent product that can integrate with Nest can be quite a daunting task, especially with…
If you have an Ecobee thermostat and you’re looking for the best smart vent, it may be hard to decide which direction to go. I’m here to tell you that there are only a couple of viable options. Here we’ll review two of the best smart vent products that can integrate with Ecobee from their…
So, you have an extra small room in your home and you have ideas of using it as a home theater or media room. You’re ready to design and enjoy the full movie experience, but where do you begin? For most homeowners, these home theater ideas are better executed with a little research. Without careful…
Flair Smart Vents have, quite noticeably, risen above the competition over the last couple of years. They provide state-of-the-art smart registers for HVAC that revolutionize the way you heat and cool your home. Flair’s increased popularity could have to do with a number of factors including their price point, compatibility and wide range of features….
