Back in 2017 I wrote about how my first Insteon hub had suddenly failed on me. Upon closer inspection (image …
Echo Show 5 Review
The Good: It doesn’t take up as much surface space as the larger versions (duh). The screen is helpful in a …
My Amazing Low Budget Alexa Enabled Backyard Audio Solution
Update 6/2022: There have been some changes since I originally published this article. First, I no longer recommend the rock speakers …
How to Change the Volume on Ring Alarm Devices
Every night before I head up to bed I ask Alexa to arm the alarm (and separately ask her to …
Ring Alarm Super Sale at Amazon!
For a limited time Amazon is offering the Ring Alarm Five Piece Starter Set for $139. That’s $60 (or 30%) …
The Major Downside to Smart Homes
I have a confession to make: I live in a broken (smart) home. As I’ve adopted the smart home life, …
First Alert OneLink Unboxing and First Impressions
It’s Birthmas time (Christmas + my birthday days later) in the SHR household and that means an influx of new …
Smart Home Mom – Echo Buttons
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from my wife, who has fully embraced the smart home life. You can …
The $0.99 Echo Dot Deal is Real!
You may have seen ads about a $0.99 Echo Dot (gen 3) or perhaps a slightly more realistic, but still …
Flume Smart Home Water Monitor Unboxing and First Impressions
The water bill is something I don’t often think about until summer. Once I fire up the sprinklers for the …