The chances are, even if you're new to the smart home game, you've probably come across some of the major smart home ecosystems (think Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Nest) as well as the main players when it comes to wireless smart home protocols (WiFi, ZigBee, Z-Wave etc). What you may not be as familiar with however, is the IFTTT service of web-based applets which … [Read more...] about The Essential Guide to IFTTT and IFTTT Applets for the Smart Home
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The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Alexa Smart Home Devices
In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the incredible ways Amazon Alexa allows you to control your smart home devices without ever lifting a finger. From lighting and heating to sound and vision, Amazon's Echo family of Alexa smart home devices mean you can now make it all happen just by saying the right words. We’ve put together the comprehensive guide to Echo and Alexa … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Alexa Smart Home Devices
The Best Smartwatches for Men – Men’s Smart Watch Guide
The best smartwatches for men need to be able to perfectly balance functionality and design when it comes to meeting the everyday requirements and connectivity demanded of a modern men's smart watch. Whether you're looking for a watch that offers the ability to connect to every aspect of your life and home, or are looking for a device … [Read more...] about The Best Smartwatches for Men – Men’s Smart Watch Guide
The Best Smartwatches for Women – Women’s Smart Watch Guide
Putting together a well-considered rundown of the best smartwatches for women would certainly once have been more of a challenge than it is today, with the range of available choices even a year ago offering limited scope for variety. These days however, with the explosive growth in smart home automation and wearable tech, paired with … [Read more...] about The Best Smartwatches for Women – Women’s Smart Watch Guide
Amazon Key – Smart Home Integration for Home Deliveries
If you're never home for deliveries and have been waiting for a viable alternative to leaving packages with the neighbor or hiding a key under the doormat, then the launch of Amazon Key may be what you've been waiting for. The premise is simple. As a member of Amazon Prime (within the current trial area), you can now have your Amazon packages delivered inside of your … [Read more...] about Amazon Key – Smart Home Integration for Home Deliveries