Home Automation

Learn how to put your home on autopilot and reclaim time spent on tedious, manual tasks.

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5 practical ways I use Alexa that you might want to try

Alexa has transformed into a companion that wears many hats.

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5 smart home gadgets I never knew I needed but now can’t live without

A house isn't a home, but a smart home is even better

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These 5 features make your Amazon Echo way more useful

I use these 5 Amazon Echo features to make my home more productive.

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These simple smart home fixes saved me hours of housework

Targeted smart home automations eliminated my biggest household time drains and gave me back my weekends.

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I Installed Amazon Echo Hub With PoE—Here's Why It's Worth the Extra Work

PoE made setup trickier, but the payoff was huge.

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This Is the Best $35 I’ve Ever Spent on Home Safety

My floors are dry, thanks to this tiny device.

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How I Use Google Home's Smartphone Widget to Easily Control My Smart Home

Here's how I activated Google Home's smartphone widget and how you can too!

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How Having Alexa in Every Room of Our House Keeps My Family on Track

Alexa shines as a smart home assistant.

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Here's How to Set Up Your Amazon Echo in a Kid-Friendly Way

Here's how I make sure my Amazon Echo devices are child-friendly.

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These Are My Favorite Google Home Automations I've Set Up

Using these automations saves me times and makes my day more convenient.

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4 Smart Device Purchases That I Regret

Not every smart device is a winner.

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5 Essential First Steps I Take When Setting Up a New Smart Home Device

I always make sure to do these things when setting up a smart home device.

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I Love This Quick and Dirty Light Automation Toggle for Apple Home

This shortcut lets me easily toggle lights on and off with Apple Home.

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6 Smart Kitchen Devices That Are Actually Useful

There are actually several benefits to using these type of smart kitchen appliances.

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I Never Thought I'd Need a Smart Clock, but Here's Why I Love It

Here's why I love my smart clock and why you should get one for yourself.

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Here's Why Smart Home Subscriptions Are Not Worth It

The extra cost doesn't add much value.

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Why I Really Don't Want Generative AI in My Smart Home Devices

As more companies plan to introduce generative AI to their smart home devices, here's why I'd prefer if they didn't.

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These Are The Most Important Features I Look for in a Smart Vacuum

These features are essential for me when I buy a smart vacuum.

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5 Types of Unnecessary Smart Home Devices I Avoid

I'd rather give these types of smart devices a skip.

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8 Smart Home Privacy Concerns You Should Be Aware Of

Be aware of these privacy concerns when adopting smart home tech.

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