More Lighting Control With The Hue App
The Hue app has many limitations on button controls and switches, but with a raft of new features we can finally get down to business.
Apple Home App Features Everyone Should Know
Apple Home is generally easy to use, but there are some handy features that you might not know about. Check out these tips to get the most out of the app.
Motion Controlled Lighting With HomeKit
Motion controlled lighting should be easy, but when it doesn’t work right in HomeKit we have a couple of alternatives.
Quick And Dirty Bookshelf Smart Lighting
Smart lighting your shelves can really make a space but can also be a pain. This method is easy and still effective.
Optimizing Motion Detection For Security Cameras
Getting the right alerts from your security cameras is vital. Here's How I go about optimizing smart camera motion detection for reliability and battery life.
Motion Triggers vs Continuous Recording
Learn about the difference between event-based and continuous recording cameras and why you would choose each.
What Is Homebridge - And Why You Need It
Sometimes the perfect smart gadget doesn't support HomeKit. Find out about this third-party solution for getting more smart devices into your home setup.
Why Does Ring Require A Subscription?
Most people will tell you that you can’t use Ring without a subscription, but Ring says you can. So what’s the deal? We take a look at what you get for free, and how much more you’re locked out of without paying monthly.
Planning Your Security Camera Placement
How you position security cameras makes a big difference to effectiveness and cost. These camera placement options will help you plan your camera coverage.
Video Doorbell Subscriptions: Why Pay More?
Some video doorbells require an ongoing subscription. Find out what video doorbell subscriptions provide, and why you might want to pay for one anyway.
Choosing A Video Doorbell
Video Doorbells come with a lot of options and marketing gimmicks. This guide offers a step-by-step approach to determining your video doorbell requirements.
How To Stop A Ring Camera Recording
Can you turn off a Ring camera? Effectively yes, in several ways. This detailed guide steps you through all the options to control when your cameras record.
Is a Wired Security Camera Better?
Should you always go with hard wired security cameras? Learn about the pros and cons of going wired or battery powered for your security camera setup.
HomeKit Thermostats: My Top Picks For 2024
There are more smart thermostats supporting Apple’s HomeKit now than ever, here we look at the best on offer right now.
Best Smart Ceiling Fan Brands: 2024 Buyers Guide
Smart ceiling fans are a category that lends itself well to automation. Here are the best options for smart ceiling fans available right now.
Thermostats That Work With The Ring App
Does Ring support thermostats directly? Yes, but only a few. See the best supported models, and ways to get other models to work in some way.