by dbadmin | Feb 8, 2025 | Features, Google Home, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The brand-new Home Assistant Yellow box had been collecting dust in my “gadgets to install” cardboard box for four months, with me randomly sighing and proclaiming to my husband, “We should set up Home Assistant one of these...
by dbadmin | Feb 5, 2025 | News, Philips Hue, Smart Home, Smart Lights
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The latest Philips Hue firmware update fixes a motion sensor bug, ensuring lights return to their last on-state. The fix applies to the Hue Bridge rather than the motion sensor hardware and includes other minor improvements....
by dbadmin | Feb 1, 2025 | Deals, News, Smart Home
Credit: EcoFlow The EcoFlow WAVE 2 has got to be the most interesting air conditioner and heating unit I have ever seen. It is portable, capable, and smart — not to mention actually good-looking. It’s pretty pricey if you get it with the battery add-on, at $1,699...
by dbadmin | Jan 28, 2025 | Deals, News, Ring, security camera, Smart Home
Credit: Amazon Are you looking for a security camera? There are a bunch of options out there, but Ring is definitely among the most respected brands in this category. The thing is, Ring security cameras can be a bit pricey. Today is your day is you’ve been hoping for...
by dbadmin | Jan 20, 2025 | Deals, News, Ring, security camera, Smart Home
Credit: Amazon Are you looking for a smart video doorbell? You’ll quickly find out they aren’t exactly cheap. I recently purchased the 2024 Ring Battery Doorbell for $100, and that one is considered affordable. If you don’t mind going with an older model, you can...
by dbadmin | Jan 15, 2025 | AI, News, security camera, Smart Home
Credit: Wyze The new Wyze Descriptive Alerts use AI to text you detailed summaries of on-camera activity. The feature is only available on the Cam Unlimited Pro plan, which is $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. The plan also includes features like AI Video Search,...
