Connected mirrors are one of those divisive devices that people either love or hate. The idea of getting relevant information while you do your makeup or brush your teeth is appealing to folks who want information wherever they look. Others view … [Read more...]
Fibaro HomeKit sensors for doors, windows and motion: Smart and sleek
Now that I’ve finally moved my smart home devices from the Wink Hub 2 to the Samsung SmartThings Link, it’s time to test some new HomeKit devices. First on the menu are two items from Fibaro, which sent us a $60 Door/Window sensor and a $70 Motion … [Read more...]
Nanoleaf: Check out this connected art for your wall
Expect more videos this year as Kevin and I share some of our favorite smart home devices and explain the best and worst aspects of them. First up are the Nanoleaf lights, which both Kevin and I purchased over the Christmas holidays. These flat-panel … [Read more...]
Fibaro Wall Plug review: A smart, well-designed outlet that monitors energy use
I’ve long used Belkin’s $35 Wemo Insight Switch in my home, both for automation and energy monitoring. Now, Fibaro has a new, competing product called the Fibaro Wall Plug. It comes in two options: a $50 version and a $60 model that adds an … [Read more...]
Samsung SmartThings Link for Nvidia Shield TV: Turn your set top box into a hub
At the tail end of last year, Stacey and I created a buying guide of smart home products. I added the Nvidia Shield TV to the list, which sounds odd since the device is an Android TV set top box. But the Shield TV gained Google Assistant integration … [Read more...]