Adding smart switches to your house allow the house to look lived in when you aren’t there and easily managed when you are home. With smart devices like the Alexa, Google , you can manage your lighting from your easy chair. I have been experimenting with smart switches for years and they are getting smarter and smarter. Below the current smart switches I would recommend...

The Blink security camera is super simple to setup and even easier to view remotely. I have owned multiple versions of security camera systems and this is the easiest to setup and use. It is also amazingly mobile. You can use the Blink camera anywhere you have wifi. You don’t need a power outlet or any connecting cables. To start using the camera, you just...

I think the ability to control your thermostat remotely is a must. We have a cabin on a lake 200 miles from our home. It is so nice to be able to turn the heat or air conditioning on so the cabin is a cozy temperature when we arrive. It’s also nice to be able to check on the temperature in the winter. I actually...

This device is AMAZING! It senses when there is water present and sends a signal to your smart home device. I have had plumbing leaks in my basement on a number of occasions. I have this device sitting on the floor of my basement. When it senses water, it sends a signal to my “SmartThings” controller. The controller notifies me by text and automatically turns...