smart home

TV: Do We Really Need Robot Lawn Mowers?

TV: Do We Really Need Robot Lawn Mowers?

Would you rather mow your own lawn or have a robot do it for you? I fired up the ECOVACS ROBOTICS GOAT A3000 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower and let it have a test spin while I kicked back by the pool with a beer. Check out my KTBC Fox 7 story and let me know if you prefer the...

TV: Choosing a Home Security Camera

TV: Choosing a Home Security Camera

Home security cameras used to be pretty tough to install. I remember knocking dozens of holes in my drywall to pull Cat 6 cable through my home so they can be connected to a local server. Nowadays the simplest way to monitor activity inside and outside of your...

Series:  Steps To Make Your Home Smart

Series: Steps To Make Your Home Smart

Thermostats. Cameras. Lighting. Window shades. Refrigerators. TVs. Audio systems. This is just a brief list of things in your home that can be updated, upgraded and integrated into a "smart home." One of the most frequent questions I get asked is "what is the simplest...

How Smart Is Your Home?

I spent a major portion of my radio show this past weekend talking about smarthomes - how they can help make your life easier and safer; plus some vulnerabilities.   Since this is a busy time of the year for moving into new homes and apartments, let's quickly go over...