A Look at the Rise of Smart Home Technology
Time travel, flying cars, smart homes – these sound like topics out of a 1960’s science fiction book. While the first two may not be possible, the latter is coming to fruition in major ways. Over the...
View ArticleZero-tool connected WiFi deadbolt kit available for pre-order
There are a variety of wireless/connected locks available on the market, most all of which involve some sort of installation process. And it’s not really a big deal, unless you’re the kind that hates...
View ArticleTechnologyTell Review: Skylink Alarm System Starter Kit
Many of the latest home monitoring and security products have been cameras. These compact wireless devices let owners take a live peek, remotely, as needed. The costs are very reasonable, too. But not...
View ArticleKeyMe expands digital key kiosks, now available at Lowe’s
I’ve locked myself out of the house twice this past year. The first time was a complete ‘derp’ moment, when I left my keys sitting on the counter. The second time – lets blame it on entropy – my house...
View ArticleUpgrading to the iPhone 6 or Galaxy S6? Turn old devices into home security
Sometimes the thrill of upgrading to a brand new mobile device can be tempered by that feeling of waste. It’s part of technology culture, where the latest features and powerful hardware come with the...
View ArticleTechnologyTell Review: Izon View Wi-Fi surveillance camera
Consumer home monitoring cameras come in a small variety of shapes and sizes. The most common ones you’d find are in the shape of a puck or some kind of zoom lens. Or a miniaturized observatory for...
View ArticleWant a smarter, more powerful smarthome? Go for Oomi.
These days, it seems that every company has already thrown their hat into the smarthome, IoT/IoE ring. If you want wireless lights or wireless sockets or home alarm/monitoring systems, there’s plenty...
View ArticleTechnologyTell Review: Flir FX wireless HD video camera
This is Flir’s first true consumer product. And considering the quality of things Flir, the expectations are running a little high. Did they stick the landing, or is this first foray a flub? Read on...
View ArticleFree software upgrades Harmony products with smart home control
Free? Upgrade? You heard correctly, but only Logitech Harmony owners will gain this benefit. The company has just announced that a few of its most popular hub-compatible products are getting a boost...
View ArticleHow comfortable would you be using a fingerprint-only smart lock?
Anyone who has spent some time learning the skill of picking locks understands that a home’s locked doors are merely an illusion of security. Sufficient skills and/or the right tools is all it takes...
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