This is a sponsored post Last summer when we spent an amazing two weeks in Turkey and Rome, we knew exactly who was coming and going thanks to our smart video doorbell. Built-in motion sensors detected activity on our property and triggered instant mobile alerts sent to my phone while we were stopped at seaside…
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How Tech Savvy Families Can Connect Through Samsung’s Family Hub Refrigerator
I have been shopping for a new refrigerator for quite awhile now and despite looking at many over the past couple years, none have been quite right until I met Samsung’s Family Hub Refrigerator with Touchscreen at CES. I ogled this beauty at the press conference when it was rolled on to the screen and…
How to Manage Your Smart Home Easily with Cox Homelife #CES2016
This post is sponsored by Cox Communications With over 2.2 million square feet of exhibit hall space, I found no shortage of new shiny swoonworthy objects as Cox Communication’s Digital Correspondent at CES. It’s taken me a full week to decompress and process all the innovative products and tech trends I saw on the show…
Control Lights & Other Devices Wirelessly with Caseta by Lutron
Lutron’s Caseta wireless lighting system allows you to automate the task of turning on and off lights and other devices in your house with their mobile app. The Caseta system is composed of a base station and remote modules. The base station plugs into your ethernet network and interfaces between the Caseta wireless devices and the…
Video Review: How to Set Up & Use Master Lock Bluetooth Smart Padlock #LSSS
This is a sponsored post We already know there is an app for everything but in the era of smart products, Master Lock’s Bluetooth Smart Padlock ($49.99 for the indoor version, $59.99 for the outdoor one) may be a wise investment for those who need to be able to provide access to belongings in a…
Using Amazon Echo to Play Pranks on Your Sister (w giveaway!) #EchoHolidays
In our house, someone is always listening to our conversations and while it may sound creepy, we love that our Amazon Echo can hear us. Named Alexa, our Echo sits in our kitchen where she sits, listens, and awakens when she hears her name and responds to the commands that follow. She’s full of practical information…
Nest Thermostat Connects Your Home to Save You Money #BBYConnectedHome
If you’re thinking about making your home smarter thanks to connected home products, Nest is a good place to start because of the large ecosystem of smart home products that talk to Nest and the ease of setup. We’ve been considering a Nest thermostat for quite some time and have only heard positive things about…
Kidde RemoteLync Monitor Listens for Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Alerts You Via Text & Email (w. giveaway)
This is a sponsored post Many people have a house full of smoke alarms, one on each floor, one near each bedroom, etc. These devices were likely installed by you or your home builder many years ago. Some companies would like you to replace all of them with expensive WiFi enabled detectors, but Kidde…
Alarm.com: Smart Interactive Tech Secures Your Home
If you’re heading out of town for the long weekend or have an upcoming summer vacation on the horizon, chances are you’ve given a little thought to how to best secure your home. Nothing feels more violating than having someone break into your house. While stuff is stuff and can be replaced, the physical clean…
