Smart home technology offers many benefits. Namely, there’s ample opportunity for smart home automation. This works through device connectivity, where smart home gadgets communicate and trigger various events. While there are many communication protocols, Samsung SmartThings delivers top-notch compatibility. Since it functions with many protocols including Zigbee and Z-Wave, Samsung … read more
In the smart home space, devices connect using various protocols. Z-Wave is a radio frequency (RF) protocol which provides connectivity and interoperability between individual gadgets. It’s similar to Wi-Fi or Zigbee. Loads of devices utilize the Z-Wave protocol, from security cameras to door locks. Z-wave components are an essential part … read more
One of the easiest upgrades for a smart home is a smart thermostat. Though Nest and Ecobee are among the most popular options available, Z-Wave is a solid contender. Nest is a “learning” thermostat that can automatically learn your habits and adjust the home conditions automatically. Ecobee, on the other … read more
In the smart home realm, there are loads of protocols and connectivity options. Among the most popular and prevalent, there’s Samsung SmartThings. A bevy of gadgets works with SmartThings offering smart home automation and control. But to integrate devices, it’s essential to find tech which functions with the proper protocol. … read more
Within the smart home space, there are several options for connecting devices. One of the simplest and most popular is Samsung SmartThings. All that’s required is a hub and compatible devices. For home theatre PC (HTPC) buffs there’s even a Samsung SmartThings USB hub for the Nvidia Shield TV streaming … read more
The Raspberry Pi is an very cheap piece of hardware. A Raspberry Pi is often used as a media server and player, and can even play retro video games. However, the lack of an on-board microphone and few connections limit the Pi. Despite these challenges, the Raspberry Pi is now … read more
The power and efficiency of home projectors are growing, while cost and size keep shrinking. There is a large selection of affordable and impressive hardware for those who want to measure their screen size with a yardstick. Whatever your interest, the best projector for movies, or the best projector for … read more
There are several media server software options. From Madsonic and Subsonic to Plex and Emby, it’s easy to cobble together a do-it-yourself Netflix and even Spotify experience. While tons of options exist, Plex remains one of the most popular software alternatives. Check out the best Plex client devices 2018 to … read more
WeTek is an awesome hardware manufacturer. Its WeTek Play 2 is a sweet set top box which delivers an excellent streaming media plus live TV and DVR experience. Since the WeTek runs Android, and a tablet-optimized version of Android, it’s ideal for gaming as well as streaming video and music … read more