Tag Archives: smart home

GeekDad Review: Cori HD Smart Home Security Camera

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Tony Sims • 0 Comments

Continuing my Momentum series reviews, I’m now taking a look at the Cori HD Smart Home Security Camera. Read More

Logitech Circle 2 Closes the Loop on What a Network Camera Can Do

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments

The Logitech Circle 2 is an indoor/outdoor home security camera with accessories that let it provide video wherever it’s wanted. Read More

Rheem Residential Equipment Joins the Internet of Things

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments

Rheem has brought Internet of Things to its HVAC equipment with EcoNet technology. BONUS: We get to chat with HGTV’s Josh Temple about smart home equipment. Read More

Smarter Home: Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt Review

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Tony Sims • 1 Comment

I was glad to see that Schlage continued with their best selling point for these smart locks: each user can have their own unlock code. This is great for families. Read More

CES Preview: Smart Home Could Mean Discounted Insurance

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments

ROC-Connect and CoreLogic use data from smart homes to help insurance companies create safer homes and (potentially) reduce insurance rates. Read More

Smarter Home: ATOMS Garage Door Opener Review

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Tony Sims • 0 Comments

My latest acquisition in the smart home build has been the ATOMS Garage Door Opener by SkyLink. Read More

Smarter Home With the Nyrius Outlet

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Tony Sims • 0 Comments

Today, I want to review the Nyrius Smart Outlet. It is a simple concept – a Bluetooth controlled outlet plug-in used to control a minor appliance. The most obvious use for this product would be a lamp or light of some sort. That is what Read More

Smart Hue Lighting Gets Cooler

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments

Philips Hue recently introduced a new variety of LED bulbs designed to offer shades of white light that support daily routines. Read More

IFTTT Integration Makes Piper and Alexa Friends

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Z • 1 Comment

Thanks to IFTTT, my two favorite smart devices are now fast friends, and I think Piper and Alexa are going to have a long and fruitful relationship. Read More

Smart Chef, Smarter Kitchen

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments

Could the smart kitchen be the smartest room in the house? Read More

2016 Predictions for the Internet of Things

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments

Happy New Year from ‘The Architechnologist’–-what’s going to change the Internet of Things in 2016? We’re glad you asked… Read More

New Smart Home System? Now What?

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments

So, you got a brand new smart home kit… what is your smart home (or office or whatever) really capable of? Read More

SensorSphere, the Droid You’re Looking For?

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Michael Kaufman • 4 Comments

SensorSphere is a robotic ball with HD camera and sensors–a remote-controlled smart home monitoring system. Read More

HomeKit, HomeKit, Where Are You?

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Michael Kaufman • 1 Comment

A major update to the Apple TV was announced this week and we were hoping to see HomeKit integration… our wish didn’t exactly come true. Read More

Knocki, Knocki, Who’s There?

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments

Knocki is a simple device that aims to make “plain” places smart and control them with a simple knock… Read More

Giveaway: Revolutionary Myfox “Privacy Camera”

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments

Non-intrusive smart home security devices from MyFox protects both digital and physical privacy — introducing a security camera with privacy shutter. Read More

Switchmate for the Super Simple Internet of Things

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments

Switchmate is a smart lighting solution that snaps magnetically onto a standard light switch, allowing the switch to be flipped remotely via smart device. Read More

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