What is “Smart-Lighting” and how does it work? What exactly is “smart-lighting”, and what are the benefits that we can gain by incorporating them into our lives? When newer DIY smart-home platforms such as Apples’ HomeKit came into existence, smart-lighting was a fairly limited set of products and functions. Very few options were available, but... Continue Reading →
Boo…Pumpkin Color Lights for a Pumpkin Themed Breakfast!
I am incredibly fortunate to be able to have the time to make breakfast with both of my sons every morning...
Koogeek Smart LED Light Strip Review
Smart-lighting has been an easy entry point for manufacturers of smart home gadgets that work with Apple HomeKit since the company released to platform to the masses in September of 2014. Philips jumped on board right away with the Hue line of products that offered lighting solutions ranging from a standard lamp light bulb, to larger... Continue Reading →
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 →
New LIFX Bulbs + HomeKit!!!
LIFX has introduced a new line of smart bulbs that are sure to shake up the smart lighting industry. LIFX current offering includes the LIFX and LIFX + products which are cutting edge smart-bulbs which are responsible for driving the industry by offering high-level output as well as unique features and controls. LIFX bulbs do... Continue Reading →
Philips Hue for a Childs Time Out Timer!
Here is a great new idea. With the recently updated timer function, the Philips Hue iOS application can let you set a timer to blink the lights. Seeing as I already have Philips Hue light-strips and bulbs in our playroom, it would make a great two minute time-out timer for our child. In the unlikely event... Continue Reading →
Philips Hue Update for iOS Adds Timer Support
Timers Added Philips Hue updated their iOS application today to bring a great new feature but seemingly incomplete feature. Timers, which are now baked right in to the Philips Hue application, allows for the user to set a timer within the application that will have selected rooms blink once the countdown reaches zero. Once you... Continue Reading →
Six HomeKit Products to Get Started
Schlage Sense Start at the door with Schlage Sense. This product not only is easy to install for most DIYer's but is a great place to begin your HomeKit adoption. The lock provides a variety of ways to control including voice, Schlage Sense application, Apple's Home application, keypad, and lastly a physical key. You can... Continue Reading →
LIFX Z Great!
Introduction Light strips are not a new products by any means. You have been able to purchase these small LED strips and place thing around your home for ambiance lighting for quite some time. The luxury consumer appeal as well as the low cost/high margin manufacturing has pushed higher competition for these lighting solutions. This,... Continue Reading →
Breath New LIFX to Your Home – LIFX Review
Introduction Creating a smart-home can seem to be a bit overwhelming. Many people have common misconceptions about the idea. One of the most common is that making a smart-home is difficult. Many people believe that you need to invest in expensive hardware and need to have a background in technology to make it work correctly.... Continue Reading →