by dbadmin | Jun 9, 2025 | Google, Google Home, Google Nest Thermostat, News, Smart Home
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google Home users with thermostats can no longer use the simple command “turn off the thermostat” to control their device. Instead, users have to say “set thermostat to off” to turn it off, which is an unnatural command for this...
by dbadmin | Jun 8, 2025 | Reviews, Smart Home
Eight years ago, smart locks were all the rage in the smart home world, and I really wanted one, but I had huge concerns about privacy and security. After a million and one searches, I landed on Nuki, an Austrian brand that makes secure and audited locks specifically...
by dbadmin | Jun 6, 2025 | Google, Google Home, Google Nest Thermostat, News, Smart Home
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google Home users with thermostats can no longer use the simple command “turn off the thermostat” to control their device. Instead, users have to say “set thermostat to off” to turn it off, which is an unnatural command for this...
by dbadmin | Jun 5, 2025 | Reviews, Smart Home
Let me be right up front: the Homey Pro (2023) is not only one of my favorite smart home devices, but one of my favorite devices, in general. In my life, very few tech products have had as profound an effect on my day-to-day existence. I’m saying this because I want...
by dbadmin | Jun 4, 2025 | Deals, News, Smart Home
Credit: Ember We often feature the Ember Mug 2 in our deals, but there is one major downside to that model. It isn’t really made to be taken with you out and about. The Ember Tumbler is the best solution if you want to take your hot drinks out of the home or office....
by dbadmin | Jun 4, 2025 | News, Smart Home
Credit: Wyze Wyze’s latest smart home product is a unique smart bulb with a built-in security camera. The Wyze Bulb Cam can be installed in any light fixture and features a 2K camera with a 160-degree FoV and an 800-lumen camera. It is priced at $49.98 and supports...
