As Boomers have started retiring, home builders have been designing homes with Aging in Place considered from the design phase forward. Ground floor master bedroom suites, ramps instead of steps …
Before You Buy: A Tale of Two Security System Approaches
So you are looking at the Holiday sales and are thinking about a security system. You have tons of options and the hardware costs have shrunk to the point lots …
How to Build a Camera System You Control – Part One: Infrastructure Required
Home Security Cameras have taken off in recent years. Hardware is now cheap enough and software advanced enough to have everyone looking to add cameras to their house. Lots of …
Smart Device Connection Types & Protocols
All smart devices need a way of communicating with other devices. That’s central to what makes it smart. There are two broad categories for connecting a device, wired and wireless …
Why is WiFi Speed Slower Than Wired?
If you are wondering why your WiFi is slower than if you plug into your router with an ethernet cable, look no further. WiFi is a technology that trades performance …
Which Smart Doorbell is Best?
There are many decent smart doorbells, and which is the best one for you is going to depend on your requirements and preferences. There are a few things to consider …
What type of ethernet cable should you use in new construction
There are actually 3 types of telecom cable worth mentioning when it comes to residential data infrastructure. Coax, specialized types of Ethernet, and fiber. Coax is used for Cable and …
3 Ways to Boost Cell Phone Signal in Your Home
If your house is in a location with bad cell phone coverage, or the walls of your house seem to cut the signal greatly, there are two ways of dealing …
Best Smart Water Shutoff Valves
A smart shut off valve makes it possible to automatically and/or remotely turn off the water in your home or vacation property. It might be automatic, in response to a …
RATtrap Firewall Review
Introduction The age of the connected appliance is upon us. All sorts of items are becoming smart and jumping on your network. Just like the rise of dial-up internet gave …