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The ThirdReality ZigBee Smart Plug has quickly become a favorite among smart home enthusiasts, and for good reason. This device combines robust functionality, seamless integration, and energy efficiency into one compact unit, making it a top choice for anyone looking to automate their home.
Whether for XBOX or PlayStation, these monitors are capable of displaying the highest quality 4K images via HDMI with UHD and HDR 10. Ports, power, and more.
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 its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro.
Wireless charging uses magnetic induction to charge devices without requiring any manual insertion of cables or plugs. Energy is transferred via touch-contact from the ‘charging pad’ into the back of your iPhone or Android device.
The CDC and White House now recommend wearing a homemade face mask when you venture out of your house. These recommendations specifically refer to homemade masks, to avoid diminishing the already depleted N95 face mask supply - desperately needed by hospital and front-line workers repeatedly exposed to the Coronavirus COVID-19.
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.
Black extension cord running along a white baseboard? Matrix of cables hanging from your new flat screen? Three power strips plugged into each other in the closet? These types of finishing touches can detract from the hard work and hours it took to setup. A few simple additions focused on cable management, like cable clips or raceways, can give any project a professional appearance.
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.
The Z-Wave Plus outdoor smart switch from GE is a reliable, heavy duty controller for lighting and appliances exposed to weather and the elements. Natively compatible with SmartThings, its compact, all-black enclosure and short 7.5-inch power cord can easily be concealed behind foliage and rocks, or mounted to an exterior surface.
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.
On Wednesday, September 12th, 2018, Apple unveiled a total of 3 new iPhones: the iPhone XS/XS Max starting at $999, iPhone XR starting at $749...
The Ring Spotlight cam combines motion-activated security lighting with Wifi security camera. The perfect addition to any smart home with...
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.
If you need push-button control of multiple devices, the Remotec Z-Wave Scene Master is the perfect solution. You will need device handlers from the community...
New to SmartThings? Looking for the best Z-wave devices for your smart home? Read reviews of popular devices, how-to guides for integrations, and more.
Which Schlage locks work natively with Samsung SmartThings? What is the difference in Schlage Touch vs. Connect vs. Sense? Read to find out
After testing 50+ Bitcoin price tracking apps, these 3 are the best FREE mobile apps available today in the App Store. Start your portfolio!
Visonic MCT-340 E Wireless Door Window Temperature Sensor is perfect for homes powered by SmartThings. At less than $20 on Amazon, this is...
With the rapid growth of home automation, home security has shifted to be consumer-powered, installed, and monitored. We've reviewed the best
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.
The Taiwanese industry publication "DigiTimes" shared a report on June 12th that claims the 2019 iPhone will include a USB-C port on the bottom - r...
Why You Need Infrared Illuminators Both digital and analog security cameras rely on infrared LEDs to illuminate the image when there’s no sunlight or externa...
Reliable, affordable, and functional motion detector: the Ecolink Z-wave Plus Pet Immune. Use to trigger lights, scenes & more w/ SmartThings
Read about how to turn party mode ON with your Phillips Hue lights. All you need is an iOS device with a microphone! Step by step guide...
Apple is planned to refresh a nearly all of its existing hardware and software this year. On the hardware side, we have refreshed MacBooks, new budget iPad, three upcoming iPhone models, as well as the next generation Apple Watch. In terms of software, the big announcement everyone is waiting for is iOS 11.
The new iPhone has been announced! Click to read more iPhones have been usually expensive when compared to the most expensive android smartphones of the time...
Siri and Google Now have been in the wild for a while now and Microsoft recently came out with its own take on a personal voice assistant...
A number of rumors and report leaks have surfaced online, and we've aggregated them into one post on the Average Tech Blog.
The Apple iPhone 8 is expected to feature a no-bezel display, curved screen, virtual home button and much more. Read all the rumors here.
Colorware has created a paint scheme for the iPhone 7, dubbed the “iPhone 7+ Retro”. The design mimics the look of the original 1980’s Mac.
As someone who has integrated Google Home into my life, I was unpleasantly surprised when I greeted Google and heard an advertisement.
President Donald Trump's Android phone unsecured from potential threats, including Russian hackers- sparking the US House of Representatives to investigate.
The next iPhone, rumored to be the iPhone 8, will have a new screen and other features. More details on the rumors.
This week at International CES, after-market audio manufacturer Alpine introduced the Alpine iLX-107 with CarPlay. Watch 9to5 Mac go hands on with the unit.