Home Automation
10 Best Smart Home Devices Under $25 | Budget Picks That Actually Work (2026)
10 best smart home devices under $25. Budget sensors, relays, and controllers that work with Home Assistant, Matter, and Zigbee.
WiFi
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Home Automation
Shelly Plus 1 Review | The Tiny Wi-Fi Smart Relay That Fits Behind Any Light Switch
Shelly Plus 1 review—tiny Wi-Fi relay that hides behind existing light switches. Local control, Home Assistant compatible, $14.
Home Automation
How to Flash Tasmota on a Smart Plug | Free Yourself from Cloud Apps Forever
Step-by-step guide to flashing Tasmota on smart plugs. Replace Tuya firmware with open-source local control—no cloud, no app.
Hardware
Netgear Orbi 960 Series Review
The Netgear Orbi 960 Series is a high-performance mesh Wi-Fi system that promises to deliver reliable and fast Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. The system comes with one Orbi router and one Orbi satellite, which work together to create a seamless Wi-Fi network.
Home Automation
What is 'Fast Roaming' for home WiFi networks?
Fast Roaming is a term used to describe the seamless transition of a wireless device from one access point (AP) to another within a wireless network. It is a...
Home Automation
Top 100 Wifi Network Names of 2023
1. Mom, Click Here for Internet 2. Bill Wi the Science Fi 3. Abraham Linksys 4. Keep it on the Download 5. Drop it like it’s Hotspot 6. TheWorldWasWifiEnough 7. B(.)(.)bies ...over 100 more.
Apps
How to Optimize Your Home WiFi Network for Speed
In addition to router brand, home size, and internet service provider (ISP) speed caps, there are a number physical factors - inside and outside - which can affect performance and speed of the WiFi network in your home. It's important to think about these factors when placing access points, and mesh network nodes, around your house.