“Smart Home” collection
Master the modern connected home with comprehensive guides on home automation, energy efficiency, and smart security systems. These reviews and tutorials cover everything from intelligent lighting and climate control to automated cleaning solutions for a more efficient living space.
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View all →March 20, 2019
Smart Home Guide 2019: Before Buying that Smart Home Device, Check These 8 Things First [Updated]
This Smart Home Guide 2019 helps to evaluate the smart home gadget or device you are considering. 8 items you should review before purchasing a smart device.
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December 22, 2018
August Smart Lock Pro Review – Integrates with your Old Deadbolt & other Smart Devices
Review of the August Smart Lock Pro which retrofits with your existing deadbolt lock & integrates with other smart devices. Operate it locally or remotely.
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December 10, 2018
Forget the Smart Home Hub, Brilliant is a Smart Switch that Controls It All, Brilliantly – Review [Updated]
Review of the Brilliant smart switch and controller. Brilliant integrates with many leading smart home products for lights, heat, security, music, and more.
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November 13, 2018
The HighTechDad 2018 Holiday Tech Gift Guide of 25+ Reviewed Products
Shopping for tech gifts for the holidays? Read the HighTechDad 2018 Holiday Tech Gift Guide of 25+ Products that have been reviewed on HighTechDad.com!
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November 2, 2018
PepCom Holiday Spectacular 2018 – HighTechDad Awards for Tech and Gadgets at the Show
HighTechDad awards for tech companies at the PepCom Holiday Spectacular 2018 media event. These awards reflect a variety of categories for tech and gadgets.
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October 30, 2018
The Xiaomi PHILIPS ZhiRui Smart Bedside Lamp is Perfect for My Daughters’ Room! Here’s Why!
Review of the Xiaomi PHILIPS ZhiRui Smart Bedside Lamp which is an LED lamp with a variety of smart color scene options and lighting configurations.
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April 22, 2018
Hive + OhmConnect = Home Automation, Energy Savings & Saving the Earth
Earth Day is a reminder that we must preserve the resources and environment of our fragile planet. But using home automation & smart home technology, you can conserve energy automatically. Hive & OhmConnect have teamed up to help you save the planet with their services & technology.
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March 20, 2018
Review: Rachio Gets Even Better with its Gen 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
Review of the Rachio Gen3 smart sprinkler controller that automatically knows when and how long to water your garden or lawn based on hyper-localized weather stations. A "set it and forget it" type of home automation makes your garden smart & helps conserve water in the process.
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March 2, 2018
Review: Fingbox Will Be Parents’ Favorite Way to Manage Kids’ Online Time & More
Review of Fingbox, a device and app that discovers all connected devices in a home network, and then provides parents with the ability to pause their kids' devices based on rules, as well as secure their home network environment quickly and easily! $10 off code in the Fingbox review!
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February 14, 2018
Noon Home Creates Smart Lighting Scenes, Not Switches – Review
There are dumb light switches that do nothing, "smart" switches that have connectivity built in, and now intelligent lighting scenes which transform your living space based on activities. A review of Noon Home intelligent switches do layered lighting intelligently.
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December 13, 2017
NETGEAR Arlo Pro 2 Review: An Easy to Set Up and Use HD Wireless Security Camera
Review of the NETGEAR Arlo Pro 2 Wireless HD security camera & system which has 2-way audio, rechargeable batteries, 1080p resolution, & easy setup & usage.
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November 27, 2017
*Privacy Not Included…But Should be Required! Mozilla’s Connected Shopping Guide
If you're buying a connected gift this holiday season, learn about its privacy & safety. Review of Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included guide & how it helps!
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