The Tower of Babel in Your Living Room: Why Smart Homes Are Broken, and the Engineering Philosophy to Fix Them

Published on March 16, 2025, 11:27 a.m.

It started, as it often does, with a simple, beautiful idea. "When the last person leaves the house," I declared to my new smar…

Ezlo Plus Smart Home Hub: Unify Your Smart Home with Zigbee & Z-Wave

Published on March 16, 2025, 2:06 p.m.

Take a moment to survey the modern, connected home. A soft glow from a smart bulb responds to a voice command. A thermostat int…

Schlage Connect Century FE469NX LAT 619 CEN: Smart Lock Security & Z-Wave Explained

Published on April 4, 2025, 4:50 a.m.

For centuries, the intricate dance between tumblers and teeth inside a mechanical lock, signaled by the reassuring click of a k…

HomeSeer HT-PI-G8 HomeTroller Pi: Your Private, Reliable, and Powerful Smart Home Hub

Published on March 16, 2025, 1:53 p.m.

The modern smart home offers incredible convenience and control. From adjusting your thermostat from your phone to automating y…

Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation: Your Smart Home's Brain

Published on March 16, 2025, 12:10 p.m.

The Johnsons were, to put it kindly, a bit forgetful. Keys were misplaced, lights were left blazing in empty rooms, and the th…

Aeotec Smart Home Hub: Your Universal Translator for a Seamless Smart Home

Published on March 16, 2025, 10:21 a.m.

The promise of a smart home – a seamlessly interconnected ecosystem of devices that anticipate your needs and simplify your lif…

SCHLAGE BE469ZP CAM 716 Connect Smart Deadbolt: Secure Your Smart Home, Simplify Your Life

Published on Dec. 12, 2024, 4:09 p.m.

Fumbling for keys in the dark, worrying about lost or stolen keys, or managing multiple sets for family, guests, and service pr…