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iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Comparison
The iPhone 15 Pro is the latest flagship offering from Apple, and it's nothing short of impressive. In this review, we'll take a closer look at the iPhone 15 Pro and compare it to...
The Ultimate Guide to Buttons for Hubitat & SmartThings
After reviewing over 25 smart buttons for SmartThings and other smart home hubs, we thought it'd be helpful to single-out the top 3 buttons to date. The buttons we link to below are natively compatible with SmartThings, and utilize Z-wave, Zigbee, and sometimes both.
The Best Zigbee Push Button from ThirdReality
The ThirdReality Zigbee smart button device is a reliable, simple, and powerful Zigbee push button device. Powered by 2x AAA batteries, featuring a large single button with 3 supported interaction types (tap, double tap, hold), this button is out top pick for single-button devices to integrate with Hubitat or SmartThings.
Meet the new Hubitat Elevation C8 Smart Home Hub (2023)
The latest product from Hubitat, the Hubitat Elevation C-8 Smart Home Hub, was released in March of 2023 with significant improvements over the prior C-7 version (read our review of the Hubitat C-7).
The Hubitat...
Complete iPhone Release Timeline (2007-2023)
The Apple iPhone has been one of the most revolutionary products of the 21st century, transforming the way we communicate, work, and access information. Since its launch in 2007, the iPhone has continued to...
Hubitat C7 Smart Home Hub – Winner of 2022 IoT Hub Comparison
Habitat Elevation C-7 Smart Home Hub: A Comprehensive and User-Friendly Solution
In recent years, the concept of the smart home has become increasingly popular, with a plethora of devices available in the market. While these...
The Ultimate Guide to Buttons for Hubitat & SmartThings
After reviewing over 25 smart buttons for SmartThings and other smart home hubs, we thought it'd be helpful to single-out the top 3 buttons to date. The buttons we link to below are natively compatible with SmartThings, and utilize Z-wave, Zigbee, and sometimes both.
The Best Zigbee Push Button from ThirdReality
The ThirdReality Zigbee smart button device is a reliable, simple, and powerful Zigbee push button device. Powered by 2x AAA batteries, featuring a large single button with 3 supported interaction types (tap, double tap, hold), this button is out top pick for single-button devices to integrate with Hubitat or SmartThings.
Aeotec WallMote
The WallMote from Aeotec is a sleek and simple dual-button remote control with Z-Wave Plus radio and native SmartThings compatibility. Available on Amazon, the Aeotec WallMote is an essential smart device for high-end smart homes.
Fibaro Z-Wave Button: Big & Simple
This stand-out push button for Z-Wave smart homes (including Samsung SmartThings), developed by Fibaro, can function as a standalone panic button or a scene controller. Depending on your configuration, a single push can trigger any number of devices and automations.
Why I Migrated My Smart Home from SmartThings to Hubitat Elevation
HomeKit support is available on Hubitat Elevation smart home hubs (as of January 2023)! Finally a seamless solution to connecting your Z-Wave, Zigbee, and WiFi devices to Apple's HomeKit network and controllable from the...
Flic Mini Buttons for Smart Home Automation (Released 2023)
The Logi Pop smart button is, by far, the most aesthetically pleasing IoT push button. However, this beautifully designed smart button requires an additional hub for basic remote operation. To achieve an experience comparable to a native SmartThings device, you'll need to use a custom device handler & smart app, on top of IFTTT web hooks.
Z-Wave Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fire safety is, arguably, one of the most important aspects to home ownership. Not only are you responsible for yourself, but also everyone else living in the home. If your home is not already equipped with hardwired smoke detectors, it's simple to add wireless smoke detectors to SmartThings (or any Z-Wave home automation system) for less than $50.
Top Z-Wave Door Locks for Samsung SmartThings
Schlage Smart Locks for SmartThings
Security is a core component of any modern smart home, and ultimately smart home security boils down to access control. There are a number of ways to control ingress and...
Compare Schlage Locks: Connect vs. Touch vs. Sense
Before you buy a Schlage door lock for yourself, it’s important to determine which of the three types you need: Schlage Touch, Schlage Connect, or Schlage Sense. If you're shopping for a smart door lock...
Aeotec Multisensor 6: Monitor Motion, Temp, and Lux in SmartThings
The Aeotec Multisensor (Available on Amazon) has six sensors combined into 1 small, 1.8″ square plastic housing. When the Aeotech Multisensor is placed in a hallway or room, you can use the SmartThings app to monitor motion, humidity, temperature, light lux (brightness), UV, and vibration. On top of all those features, the Aeotec Multisensor 6 is natively compatible with SmartThings, so no custom device handlers or coding is necessary out-of-the-box.
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Both digital and analog security cameras rely on infrared LEDs to illuminate the image when there’s no sunlight or external light source – it’s completely dark outside. Many cameras have...
Aeotec NanoMote Quad: Multi-function Z-Wave Controller
Released in early 2019, the new Aeotec NanoMote (Available on Amazon) comes natively compatible with Samsung SmartThings, in addition to other Z-Wave Smart Home Hubs. Offering 4 physical buttons, each with 2 touch-modes (short press & long press), the NanoMote is an upgrade to the Aeotec WallMote Dual and Quad button controllers. Comparatively, the NanoMote is significantly smaller; measuring about 2-inches by 2/3-inch.
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iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Comparison
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Bitcoin 101: An Introduction to Cryptocurrency
8 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto, a pseudonymous developer introduced a peer-to-peer system by the name of Bitcoins. Since its release as open-source software, Bitcoins have been utilized as a reliable system of online payments that negate the requirement of a trusted central authority. Over the years, Bitcoin has turned into a technology of online currency that has a wide community of users- some use for day to day transactions, others as an investment vehicle.
What Is Bitcoin?
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How to Track Bitcoin Price on Apple Watch Face
Everyone's talking about Bitcoin and Ethereum, and if you've taken the plunge and purchased any form of Cryptocurrency, you might want to keep an eye on its price throughout the day.
Bitcoin Ticker iOS App for Crypto Price Tracking
Bitcoin Ticker (Free iOS App)
Bitcoin Ticker is a simple tracker of cryptocurrency prices and exchange rates. Price history graphs are available in multiple formats, including line and candlestick graphs.
In addition to price history and monitoring, Bitcoin Ticker offers push notification alerts when specific coins reach specified price points (low or high). Bitcoin Ticker is also compatible with the Watch, which includes the ability to monitor Bitcoin price on the watch face. Developer: XBT Apps Ltd
Price: Free (optional in-app purchases)
Rating: 4.1/5 Stars...
Top 3 Free Bitcoin & Crypto Portfolio Tracking Apps for iOS
Bitcoin is the new hot topic online these days, and whether you’ve invested financially, or are just interested in following along, a mobile app for price tracking is a must. We've tested all of the popular app available, and our top 3 picks are: Bitcoin Ticker, Coin Stats, and Coin Ticker. The details, download links, and screenshots of these 3 apps are below. 1. Bitcoin Ticker (Free) Developer: XBT Apps Ltd
Price: Free (optional in-app purchases)
Rating: 4.1/5 Stars (71 Reviews)
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