Having recently moved into a new[ish] house, the process of installing some “smart” gadgets has begun. The list is long, but with a couple decidedly unsmart thermostats present it was important to get that sorted ASAP. There are a few smart thermostats available; each with their own plus/minus. For me the most important feature was a strong multi-sensor approach to […]
Read more4K is great, especially if you have a large display, but it’s not nearly as interesting as HDR. If you’re in the market for a new TV, or just want to stay updated on what’s going on with the technology this write up is a great place to learn more. Although Ultra HD TV has not yet quite supplanted HDTV […]
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As home theater enthusiasts we all want a projector. That’s a fact. Of course our housing, lifesytle, cost, and partner choices come into play – which is why most of us probably don’t have one :). Short throw models make it much easier to install and place a projector, but have carried a massive price premium for the convenience. With […]
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In what must be an attempt to corner the affordable projector market Epson has announced five home cinema projects ranging in price from $359 to $900. Which means there should be something for pretty much anyone considering a projector to add to their maybe list. Epson today announced five new affordable Home Cinema projectors – offering consumers versatile options for […]
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As someone in the market for a UHD Blu-ray player, this review is quite timely. As one of the only players that supports (cough, will support) Dolby Vision (OPPO’s will as well) it piques my interest. Just not sure that for the same $, Dolby Vision is enough of a bonus compared to the extras I would net from the […]
Read moreI love what Ikea did for the lightbulb market, so if they can replicate that success with a line of Zigbee devices. I’m all for it, as long as they are HAC agnostic, and will play nice with any Zigbee compatible network. Ikea’s current smart home lineup is limited to a handful of lighting products. Nothing so special about that. […]
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I’m more of a total solution guy when it comes to home automation (think HAC + Z-Wave/Zigbee devices), but totally get that there’s room in the market for the less committed. That’s where the smartphone hosted smart devices like this Schlage Android lock come in. Isn’t hard on the eyes either, or wallet. MSRP is $229. Schlage Announces AndroidÔ Phone […]
Read moreWe haven’t paid for cable in a few years, but it would be hard to go without access to OTA TV. Personally, I’ve been using the SiliconDust DVR but obviously that’s not for everyone. If you’ve been looking for an OTA DVR, might want to check out this review. Services like Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, and DirecTV NOW can deliver […]
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I just added a couple Yale Z-Wave locks to my house. They look great, and have the functionality I wanted. Unfortunately, they aren’t nearly as slick looking as these new deadbolts. Lose Your Keys. For Good.™ Introducing the slimmest electronic lock for your home; the Assure Lock SL. This sleek and modern touchscreen deadbolt allows homeowners to enjoy the convenience […]
Read moreI don’t think this would have much SAF, but it looks like a fun project to setup and have a play with. In this project I will show you how to create a network of Arduinos with RFM69 transceivers to turn on and off lights in your home. This network is made up of a base Arduino with an ESP8266-01 […]
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