Introduction (Does It Do What It Should) I have to admit, this is the second time this week that I had to report that I couldn't get a device to work as it should. Yes, I am absolutely mortified by that, but truth be told, I only have a finite amount of time to review these devices, and if I can't make that work in the given allotment of time that I have...then...yeah. … [Read more...] about Linxura Smart Controller Review
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Our Review of the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect Wi-Fi Bridge
I actually received the August Smart Lock Pro with Connect Wi-Fi Bridge about a month ago, but it took a little while to set up right. Since it has been in our house a month, we are very much used to it. I would like to detail my experiences with it up until now, and it will end with a recommendation, honestly. I mentioned that I had a difficult time installing this, and … [Read more...] about Our Review of the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect Wi-Fi Bridge
Hubitat Elevation
It's pretty clear that we are living in an age of smarthomes, and it doesn't feel like we have thought this through. I mean, I just bought a home and I am wondering if I should make it smart, so when I resell it, I sell its "smartness" as well. In fact, I have reviewed several smarthome devices, and I believe that the Hubitat Elevation is made to bring them all together. … [Read more...] about Hubitat Elevation
5 Hive Products to Make Your Home Smart
I believe this is the first time we are doing a review for products from the Hive company. They are a company that specializes in making smart home products. We will be reviewing the Hive View, the Hive window and door sensor, the Hive Active Plug and Active Light. To wrap them all together, there is also the Hive Hub. The Hive View We've reviewed other cameras similar to … [Read more...] about 5 Hive Products to Make Your Home Smart