I was excited. My Hue Outdoor Sensor had finally arrived and I couldn’t wait to implement a few new routines. Adding the sensor to the ecosystem was super easy… all I had to do was press the button on the back of the sensor and pair it with the Hue app (settings > Accessory setup). TheRead more
Hue Outdoor Sensor I am super excited to see Hue has an outdoor sensor. As soon as I get mine, I’ll provide a hands-on update.Read more
I’m not sure why this isn’t getting more chatter. Up to this point, the biggest gap in smart home lighting has been adequate outdoor options. Philips Hue is trying to fill the void with four new products shipping in July. The possibilities are endless. Imagine you’re outside at night relaxing by the pool and someoneRead more
AI. Displays. Robotics. VR. Autonomous vehicles. It was all there. All big. All fun. Yup, another year of mind-blowing tech from the usual brands… and a little tech failure that left show-goers in the dark. And, as expected, smart home devices and platforms took center stage as every company from Google to LG salivated for aRead more
If you’re in the market for smart home lighting, you’ve likely seen or heard of Philips Hue. They have fantastic retail product placement and were the first real players in this space. However, there are others and the one I’m most impressed with is LIFX. LIFX, like Hue, offers a family of bulbs including whites, colors,Read more
So you want light strips in your house? Unless you already have a Hue house and want to stick with one solution and app, you MUST check out LIFX Z light strips. The new LIFX Z light strips are amazing and beat the Hue’s version in my very non-scientific, head-to-head comparison. The ZsRead more
OK, I’m becoming addicted to light strips. You can cram them everywhere around your house (well, not outside), apply millions of colors, and integrate them seamlessly into any Smart Home. I love ’em and apparently I’m not the only one. Why would you want light strips? Well, for me, it’s about mood lighting and night lights.Read more
Home security shouldn’t be very difficult now that devices and sensors are readily available, wireless, and reasonably affordable. In this day and age, there is no reason that your typical burglar should be able to clean out your house without being either deterred, caught by the police, or captured on video. Unfortunately, most thieves getRead more
If you’re new to Hue, watch this vid. Simply put, Hue is a wireless lighting solution for your home that can be controlled from anywhere. The controls go far beyond a typical on/off switch. With Hue, you can create millions of color options that can be set to scenes, timers (turn off lights at sunset),Read more
