Having a garage door that can be controlled by a smartphone is a nice upgrade with many advantages. There are a few different styles of smartphone remote controls for a garage door depending on the scenario. For example, for a home that has a few roommates all needing to open the garage door, each person… Read More »
The Amazon Echo DOT is a nice unit that can make life easier by installing smart home devices. There are many new electronics to choose from that are compatible with Echo DOT Alexa and can do a variety of things. One of the simplest is a Smart Plug wall outlet that turns On or Off… Read More »
The Echo DOT with Alexa has become the go to controller for many smart homes with smart devices. Along with Alexa there are now many home electronics available to control with voice commands. Everything from Bluetooth speakers to smart light bulbs are easily controlled with voice commands through Alexa. One of the the more popular… Read More »
The X-Sense is a wireless home security kit that can monitor a home with an app and audible alarm. It is also is Alexa and Google Assistant compatible, making it a good fit into a smart home. The system includes a base station, four-door sensors, two-motion detectors, remote control, and an app. *This unit was… Read More »
A smart door lock is a nice option to have since they work with your smartphone to unlock or lock a door. Besides smartphones many new units can also be used with new technology such as Siri to help keep a home safe. Another nice feature is the ability to change codes which can be… Read More »
The Amazon Echo DOT is not only a fun device but also a practical smart home controller. Many devices now come with wireless Echo DOT Alexa compatibility including some smart thermostats. There are many good units available with our picks for the best smart thermostats below. As always be sure to read the reviews on… Read More »
The Amazon Echo DOT along with Alexa is no-doubt fun, but can also be a very practical way to control new smart home devices. One of the more popular Alexa controlled devices is smart bulbs which work wireless and can change colors, turn on and off with voice commands, or even give a light show.… Read More »
The Amazon Echo DOTis a fun device that can also be practical assistant when combined with the right accessories Many devices now come with Echo DOT Alexa compatibility. There is also many house hold devices now can come with Alexa compatibility such as lights, switches, thermostats, and much more. With that in mind here is… Read More »
The Oittm WiFi Smart Plug is an AC outlet that can control devices from a smartphone app or Alexa device such as the Amazon Echo DOT. New smart home devices such as the Oittm can control remotely the power a device receives shutting it on or off with an app. *This unit was sent to… Read More »
The iClever BTS09 Bluetooth speaker is the prefect combination of wireless sound for home use at a reasonable cost. It works flawlessly with a Amazon Echo Dot or Fire TV Stick giving Alexa a very nice output for sound. It can also pair with a smartphone, tablet, or most any Bluetooth device giving… Read More »