by dbadmin | Apr 26, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Nest, Google Nest Thermostat, Smart Home
If you’re still holding onto an old Nest thermostat, Google recently broke some bad news about its future. The 1st and 2nd gen versions of the Nest Learning Thermostat are officially being laid to rest, with Google ending software updates and killing Nest/Google Home...
by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Amazon Alexa, Deals, Google Assistant, News, Smart Home
Credit: GE If you have any kind of outdoor lights, Christmas lighting, speakers, or other outdoor electronics, chances are they aren’t really smart. And if you try to add smart home functionality, regular smart plugs aren’t meant for outdoor use, so they will get...
by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Google Nest Thermostat, News, Smart Home
Google is ending support for Nest Learning Thermostats (gen 1 and gen 2). Owners are being offered a deal to upgrade their device. The company plans to contact impacted users via email. It’s not uncommon for tech companies to cut off support for old products. Google...
by dbadmin | Apr 20, 2025 | Features, security camera, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve previously explained why I resist getting smart home hardware, but I did clarify that I think security is the exception. Keeping your home protected is one area where the smart home revolution has been a game-changer,...
by dbadmin | Apr 19, 2025 | Reviews, Smart Home
While many would love the idea of owning a pool, I have always tried to avoid it for one main reason: maintenance. I know multiple people with pools, and they all agree that they are a pain to upkeep, not to mention expensive. We can’t think of ways to make them...
by dbadmin | Apr 18, 2025 | Reviews, Smart Home
Everyone loves taking a dip in the pool on a nice summer day, but all that pleasure comes with a cost. That’s why I have never wanted to actually own a pool. They are fantastic, but everyone I know who has one tells me they are also a pain to maintain. However, things...
