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…
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…
Smart vents can help you manage your HVAC and set the ideal temperature in every room of your house. This is accomplished automatically and remotely. However, smart vents are still relatively underutilized. Many people are upgrading their thermostats, but missing a critical opportunity when it comes to controlling airflow. In this buyer’s guide, we’ll discuss…
When used the right way, Alexa Routines allow you to take your smart home to the next level. Combining Alexa Skills with specific trigger events can strategically integrate seamless automation into your daily life. The surge of Amazon Alexa devices in American households and workplaces, since its release in 2015, makes it one of the…
Dog doors are fantastic because they give your pet the freedom of letting themselves in and out as they please and free you up from having to do it for them. Smart Pet Doors add technology to combine convenience with security. Traditional doggy doors can pose a few problems or concerns. For instance, they could…
