Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Skydrop company starting to charge users for use of their sprinkler controller. Despite it only being $2 a month, I was determined not to pay for...
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No, Skydrop, I won’t pay $2 a month
A few days ago, I received an email from Skydrop, my smart sprinkler controller, that I almost glossed over. The title was “Introducing Skydrop Plus”. The email proceeded to tell me, very professionally, that...
Adopting Into the Nest Ecosystem
A few months ago, my Ecobee3 decided to stop working. Instead of buying another Ecobee, I decided to try out a new Smart Thermostat. I had previously considered the Nest Thermostat and decided that...
Google Home Hub and Me
I recently picked up a Google Home Hub. I’ve loved all the Google Home devices that I have throughout my house and one with a display seemed even better. I wasn’t sure whether it’d...
Logitech Harmony and Samsung SmartThings
Today we are going to look at the Logitech Harmony Hub and Remote. Since I’ve had my Xbox One, I’ve been using it to turn my tv and soundbar on and off. It was...
Google WiFi – Is It Worth It? Absolutely.
Our WiFi Router has been giving us a lot of issues lately. My wife’s phone, at times, just wouldn’t connect. The internet would be available, but none of my devices connecting to my router...
One Week In: Google Home Mini
At this point, everyone has heard about Google’s Home Mini. One of the things I really loved about my Echo Dot was how tiny and cheap it was. I’ve been waiting for Google to...
Setting Up Zooz Z-Wave Door and Window Sensor with SmartThings
I’ve been trying to find a good Z-Wave Door Sensor for a few months now. There are a lot of good products out there, but I really didn’t want to pay a ton of...
GoControl/Linear Z-Wave Smart Garage Door Opener Review and Install
A few days ago, my parents asked me for a smart garage door opener. I’ve had a lot of luck with my Garadget and thought this could be an opportunity to try something new....
