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...]
Raven preview: A security focused connected dash cam for your vehicle
Looking to add a connected dashboard camera to your car? This could definitely help you out if you had a car crash and decided to work with personal injury attorneys to secure compensation. What if that device could also provide a glimpse inside your … [Read more...]
HomePod review: Sounds great but limited information and home control
Based on the early reviews, Apple’s HomePod sounds amazing. It’s so good according to some that it rivals audio equipment priced nearly three times the $349 you’ll pay Apple for a HomePod. And in my testing, I agree: Apple has engineered an … [Read more...]