The Shelly TRV is a new addition to Allterco’s evolving home automation brand that promises to open up smart home technology to many homeowners whose houses are heated with radiators.
Radiators have been used to heat homes since the 1880s and continue to be used in new home construction today. In fact, according to the U.S....
Vaddio IntelliSHOT Auto-Tracking Camera Promises Better Tracking of Group Videoconferences
I’ve been obsessed with video conferencing cameras ever since the beginning of the pandemic. So much of our communications now take place virtually, and the camera is becoming the lens (forgive the pun) through which we see each other.
It...
The Withings Body Cardio Smart Scale is Not Your Ordinary Scale
Smart health devices can add real value to a family’s health and overall wellness. But, before discussing the Withings Body Cardio Smart Scale, the technology behind it, and how it helps individuals manage their health, I think it is important to dive into...
1VALET is a smart building operating system that combines hardware, software, and services to make residential buildings better places to live and work. I recently had a chance to see this new smart multi-dwelling unit (MDU) building technology in action and wanted to share my thoughts.
There are many, many articles written...
If you haven't checked out the SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer, then it's definitely worth a look and a listen.
I have reviewed a few subwoofers over the years and thought my days of auditioning big boxes were behind me. What could possibly be new under the sun in the world of bass? That was before I strolled into a demo room at La Cantera...
Photos of graphical interface of the Orro One made me do a double take the first time I saw them. The sleek touchscreen graphics fit snugly within a typical lighting control toggle switch, but also looked modern, flexible, and designer-friendly. The promise was lighting control, device-to-device intercom, Alexa integration, Sonos music...
SimpliSafe is a smart home security leader paving the way to provide more accessible home security options for homeowners who want many of the features of a traditional alarm system without the cost of professional installation.
Early alarm systems required professional installation. Miles of wire were used to connect an alarm panel...
Smart smoke alarms and sensors for carbon monoxide are important life safety features in any home.
It has been close to 50 years since smoke alarms were required in homes and, according to the National Fire Protection Association, the risk of dying in reported home structure fires is 55 percent lower in homes with working smoke alarms...
Russound V-KP-1 Amplified Keypad Product Review
There seems to be a wave crashing over the custom installation industry over the past six months. Thousands of homes out there have old school volume knobs with in-ceiling speakers and no upgrade path leveraging all this ancient clutter. Homeowners now have options thanks to companies like...