The new Amazon Echo ($ 100) is smaller, contains new microphone technology and offers better sound. The old Echo form factor was redone in the Echo Plus ($ 150), which comes with an integrated smarthome hub. This is not very good. Do not get me wrong, it’s a good idea […]
The Kwikset Kevo is one of the most popular smart locks on the market, but if you are a stickler for keyboards, the Schlage Connect is an option to consider. Here’s how to install and configure the Schlage Connect Smart Lock. The Connect is not an addition to your existing […]
The advantage of having a keyboard like Schlage Connect Smart Lock is that you do not need physical keys. Instead, you simply enter a key code (aka user codes) and you are gone for shopping. Here’s how to create and manage Schlage Connect smart lock key codes, both on the […]
The Wink Smarthome user interface does not really focus on security like other smarthome platforms, but that has changed with a new feature added to the Wink app called Lookout. Here’s how to configure it. True, you can somehow use your Wink Smarthome configuration as a security system and set up alerts […]