Here's everything we have around “Smart Home Hubs”
What is Apple HomeKit? You might have seen the little “Home” app on your iPhone when you got it. But what does it do? What is Apple HomeKit? Apple HomeKit is basically a smart home hub based on Siri, using the Apple Devices you already have (iPhone, iPad and Apple TV). How Apple HomeKit Works Apple attempted to put a …
Best Apple HomeKit Compatible Devices: Updated March 2018 Are you an Apple Fanboy that wants to focus on HomeKit? Then look no further than this list of the best Apple HomeKit Compatible Devices. One of the biggest products missing from this list? Nest. If you didn’t know Nest is owned by Google and probably won’t be HomeKit compatible anytime soon. …
So, you decided you wanted an automated home. Maybe you just want extra security in your home. Maybe you just want to not worry about forgetting the lights on. Or maybe you just want your home to be smart and a bit nerdy. In a couple weeks, I’m moving to a new home. It wasn’t “built smart,” it’s just a …
Is the Wink Hub 2 worth your home automation dollars? Read my Wink Hub 2 review for an honest review of the lovable smart hub. I ventured into the Smart Home world by investing in a Wink Hub 1 – the lovable Hub that won over many home automation enthusiasts that wanted to live in an automated home but …
Update: I’ve compiled a list of Apple HomeKit-compatible products here. Several months ago you may heard about Apple’s new HomeKit. HomeKit was supposed to be a new home automation solution that connected your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV to your house in a new way. This is supposed to compete directly with SmartThings and with Google’s new acquisition of Nest but …
Looking for products that compatible with the new Apple HomeKit? Look no further. Here are products that we’ve found that work with Apple HomeKit for the Mac, iPhone and iPad. Even though Nest was recently acquired by Google, some of the products are still compatible with Apple’s HomeKit. The Nest Cam is compatible, but the Nest Thermostat, sadly, is not. …
My SmartThings Review The home automation battle is heating up and SmartThings is one of the hottest names in the Smart Home world. SmartThings offers one of the easiest and most affordable ways to start home automation. When people come to me and ask where they should start with their Smart Home, I recommend the SmartThings Know and Control Your Home …
One word: easy. Here’s a quick video on how to setup your SmartThings Know and Control Your Home. Be sure to read our full SmartThings Review.
What Is A Home Automation Controller? A Home Automation Controller (also called a “bridge”) is the brains behind your home automation system. It is the hub behind everything that you need to automate your home. While some smart home items like Nest or Doorbot work without a controller, to utilize the true power of a home automation system, you need …