We’re more dependent now on smart home technology than ever before, and voice automated assistants are all the craze. Smart speakers are very quickly becoming commonplace in most households and often times serve as the central hub for their smart devices. You may be wondering though, what exactly a smart speaker is and what it’s…
Most of the TVs we come across today have the label of being “Smart” TVs. The thing is, not all smart TVs are created equal. Every model has its own features and benefits. Some of these features are hard to distinguish. Having a television that has Alexa built-in isn’t the same as having a television…
A great sounding outdoor speaker should be essential to any household. Whether you use it at barbeques, camping, at the beach or working in the yard, it just makes outdoor activities that much more enjoyable. Now, what if you want an Alexa Enabled Smart Speaker for outside?. Well, they have those too… There are a…
Just like many people, I like to sing in the shower. I also love to listen to the news and podcasts while I’m getting ready in the morning. In addition to that, I’m addicted to technology and smart home gadgets. All that being said, this led me to wonder if Google made a water-resistant smart…
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…
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…
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…
