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Black Friday is just around the corner. So, I have compiled some juicy offers that are being offered on some great smart home products. I've also given answers to some of the most common questions surrounding the shopping lovers favourite time of year. Scroll to the bottom for more on that! Enjoy! Please note: Offers do come and go during the lead up to Black Friday so I cannot … [Read more...] about Best Black Friday / Cyber Monday Smart Home Deals [2021 Updates]: Deals on Smart Cameras, Thermostats, Home Automation and More

Smart home automation is booming and it’s tough to keep up with the latest devices, gadgets, and trends. Fortunately, we have you covered, with some of the best resources for smart home information. Our aim is to provide value, insight, and information that will help you achieve your smart home goals. Below are 25 of the best resources for home automation and smart home … [Read more...] about 25 Best Smart Home Automation Blogs [2023 Awards]

Imagine, if you will, two technologies that have caused significant disruption in the way society thinks. Now, consider that these two technologies come together to enhance connectivity and transparency. This is exactly what is happening in our world as the Internet of Things and Blockchain technologies merge with one another. Blockchain technology, which is typically … [Read more...] about The Best IoT Blockchain Projects Worth Following for the Smart Home

Modern robotics are beginning to make a lot of noise in the world of technology. This industry has seen a tremendous amount of growth in the past few years, no thanks in part to the large strides gained by Boston Dynamics and their amazing robots. If you’re interested in learning more about robotics and how they work, there are plenty of opportunities available. Of course, … [Read more...] about The Best Online Courses to Learn Robotics!

It’s hard to believe, but summer’s over and fall is here, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to get your loved ones for the holidays. With the introduction of many new smart home gadgets, it’s no surprise that this holiday season might be the biggest one yet. The challenge is determining which one to get. We’ve gathered 15 of the best smart home gifts you can … [Read more...] about Ultimate Smart Home Gift Ideas for 2022 Holidays

As Apple continues its foray into the smart home market with its HomeKit platform, more and more smart device manufacturers and developers are looking for ways to join the party. In addition to all the great devices that now offer HomeKit support, there are also new options in the way of starter kits. Ever so slowly, Apple has been developing a system for smart home devices … [Read more...] about The Best Apple Compatible Smart Home Starter Kits

Robotics may not be a new field, but it is experiencing massive growth. In fact, many experts theorize that advancements in robotics, IoT and artificial intelligence will disrupt future labor markets as much (if not more) than the industrial revolution. Believe it or not, in 2016 the robotics industry, with regards to industrial and non-industrial sales, accounted for … [Read more...] about The Best Programming Languages for Robotics to Learn in 2022

Do you ever find yourself wondering what we’ll see in the future from home automation? Year over year we see the technology and capabilities of smart home devices grow and expand. We are no longer forced to use a light switch or manually set the thermostat. Home automation is continuously moving forward, and the roles these devices play are becoming a staple in our homes. Of … [Read more...] about The Best Home Automation Ideas for 2022

Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings are two of the most popular home automation protocols that are available now.  If you have a smart home or are interested in connected devices, you will undoubtedly have come across these. Which home automation protocol is better? Hub or no hub Apple HomeKit's biggest draw is that you really do not need a hub to control your … [Read more...] about HomeKit vs SmartThings Protocols: Which to Choose?

Amazon’s Alexa is rapidly becoming the premier smart home virtual assistant, appearing in dozens of devices from a wide range of vendors and spreading rapidly. The Alexa package features information services, media playing, online shopping (with Amazon) plus some 7,000 Skills extensions to allow it to work with other services, apps and smart home products. Not … [Read more...] about Top 10 Smart Home Devices That Talk To Alexa