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Philips Hue with HomeKit
Philips recently opened up it's three accessory control products from their Hue line of products for use with Apple's Homekit. This satisfies one of the great complaints users have had relating to the companies massively popular line of smart lighting products. So how do the Philips Hue work now that they are a part of the... Continue Reading →
Fibaro Updates its HomeKit Application
Fibaro has just updated its HomeKit application adding increased tuning options for their HomeKit enabled products. Fibaro Motion Motion Sensitivity With the update, the Fibaro Motion sensitivity can now be adjusted to High, Medium, or Low. Tamper Sensitivity Tamper Settings for the unit can also be adjusted to High, Medium, or Low, as well as... Continue Reading →
Getting a “Sense” of Your Home Energy Usage
As our homes become smarter and become extensions of our reflexes and reactions. One thing is missing, usable data reported to the consumer directly. Smart home products are becoming much more appealing to the average homeowner with the notion of controlling your lights with your voice, your phone, or even making an in application schedule.... Continue Reading →
Elgato Eve Degree a Flawless Design with Functionality
Introduction to Elgato's Eve Degree Elgato Eve Degree is a welcome "Display" of smart home sensor excellence. The device is a modified cross between the Eve Weather and Eve Room sensors, that have been out for quite some time but also incorporates a visual aspect that can give you data at a quick glance versus... Continue Reading →
Elgato Eve Weather
Introduction to Elgato Eve Weather Having a smart home is nothing without knowing if you need your jacket or your sunglasses before you leave for the day. With Elgato Eve Weather you can know what the weather outside is before you even roll out of bed in the morning. Placing the Eve Weather outside gives... Continue Reading →
Smart Nursery Step One Installing Chair Rail Complete and Two Added Smart Products
New Smart Products Finalized We have decided on two new products to add to our Smart Nursery. Mango Mirror - Yes I won this product and will be doing a review on it shortly once it arrives. I have to say I am really excited about it. We were planning on putting in a mirror... Continue Reading →
Elgato Eve Motion Review
Introduction I have been using Elegato Eve Motion for about 3 months now. I have to say, for the most part, it has been very reliable. I located it in my garage because it tends to stay a bit dark and with the use of it and some Philips hue bulbs, I can have the... Continue Reading →
My “Really” Smart Blinds
Overview Today I received a product that I'm really excited about. It is the retro-fit Automation Kit made by "My Smart Blinds". The product is a beautifully packaged battery and motor assembly that can be inserted into the mechanical section of your blinds to control the tilt mechanism. What this means is no more pulling... Continue Reading →
Fibaro Flood Sensor with HomeKit
Hello Worry Free Life Whether you own a house or rent one it makes no difference. No one wants to come home and find that their home has been flooded. Thats why this tiny smart product is worth its weight in gold. Actually thats a bad analogy because it's tiny and doesn't weight very much,... Continue Reading →