Ready to start or upgrade your smart home? This video covers 9 essential tips that will save you time and money in your quest ...

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...

setting up a smart home isn't as simple as you'd think. Here's where to start. I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New ...

If you have old smart home devices you are replacing or don't use, I have the ways to give them new life and purpose.

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There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...