Not along ago the makers of the Ring Video Doorbell released their PRO unit. Now that I’ve had a few months to test this unit, and compare to the standard offering, I’m finally ready to give you a quick review on the UPGRADE you’ll get with the Ring Video Doorbell PRO. To find out how it compares, keep reading.
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Shopping for smart home automation products can feel a bit like having lunch at a buffet. You can be easily overwhelmed by too many options to pick from, feeling unsure about what will taste good together. But unlike a fixed-price all-you-can-eat buffet, these smart home devices can get really expensive, really fast, so choosing the right ones is quite important. In this article we’ve taken on the task of taste-testing all these delicious pieces of technology for you, to provide you a curated review of what works, and what doesn’t. Check out the BEST HOME AUTOMATION PLATFORMS as we compare Apple HomeKit vs Samsung SmartThings, vs Wink Connected Home Hub vs Insteon Hub Pro vs Amazon Echo vs Belkin WeMo, and much, much more!
Schlage as a brand has been around almost a century, offering interior and exterior door knobs, handles, and deadbolts. And when it comes to home automation, they have been offering compatible products to consumers for some time. As such, it should come as no surprise they are one of the first in their industry to bring to market an Apple HomeKit compatible deadbolt. Let’s check out their new Schlage Sense device in this quick-look blog post!
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Today marks the release of the latest over-the-air software update from Tesla Motors. With the release of their 7.0 software comes a huge overhaul to the user interface, as well as a slew of autonomous driving capabilities. Here are some videos and a quick write-up about the experience.
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Over fifteen years ago I purchased a cheap programmable 5+2 day thermostat at my local hardware store. And for nearly a decade that unit provided me ample performance, until one day it stopped working and needed replaced. At that time, a few years ago, there was only one option for tech geeks like myself who wanted a WiFi smart home thermostat. But nowadays we have many options, which is why today I’m provided my review of the two of the top sellers in this segment: the Nest Learning Thermostat and the ecobee3 Wi-Fi Thermostat with Remote Sensor (Apple HomeKit Enabled).
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