Clients often come to me with a goal of making their homes more convenient or secure. But one of the most satisfying “Aha!” moments I get to witness is when …
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I’ve installed thousands of devices. But if you ask me which piece of tech has had the most profound, positive impact on my clients’ daily lives—and my own—the answer is …
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One of the first and most impactful automations I build for my clients is the “Welcome Home” scene. There’s a universal, almost primal discomfort in returning to a dark, silent, …
How to Create an Automated Welcome Home Scene Read More
At the end of a long day, the last thing anyone wants to do is embark on the “grand tour” of their own house—walking from room to room, flipping off …
A Step-by-Step Guide: The “Good Night” Routine That Turns Everything Off with One Command Read More
As a smart home professional, I believe the best automations are the ones you forget are even there. They work so seamlessly in the background of your life that they …
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If you’ve spent any time in the smart home world, you know the standard advice for smart plugs: use them to control lamps, fans, and maybe your holiday lights. And …
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Of all the questions I receive from people just beginning their smart home journey, the most common is, “What is the absolute easiest and cheapest way to get started?” My …
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In the world of smart displays, two devices consistently rise to the top of the conversation for the best combination of size, features, and price: the Google Nest Hub and …
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) and Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen): A Detailed Comparison Read More
In the world of smart homes, it’s the flashy devices that get all the attention—the vibrant smart lights, the talking speakers, the high-resolution video doorbells. But as a professional who …
Aqara Motion Sensor P1 Review: Is It the Best Motion Sensor? Read More
As a smart home consultant, one of the first conversations I have with nearly every new client is about smart lighting. And very often, that conversation is accompanied by a …
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