AirPort Express firmware update enables AirPlay 2 and Apple Home App support
AirPlay 2 is now supported on AirPort Express with firmware version 7.8+
Also includes support for Apple's Home App - native home automation on iOS
The AirPort line of products, which include the AirPort Express, are no longer sold in stores and discontinued...
Party Strobe Lights with Hue Disco App
To get a true disco party going, you’ll need some strobe lights for your dance floor. If you have Hue color lights, you’re in luck!
I use Hue Disco ($3.99) on my iPad to get the party going. Hue Disco for iOS is an app that...
What is Google Home? How does it work?
After watching Iron Man, were you envious of the Artificial Intelligence "Jarvis" provided to Tony Stark? Ladies and Gentlemen, we are one step closer to all having our own "Jarvis", but this time it's called "Google home".
What is Google Home?
Google home is a voice assisted...
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.
Extend IR Range of Any Night Vision Security Camera
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 external light source – it’s completely dark outside. Many cameras have infrared light to illuminate in darkness, but often the output...
Sonos One vs. Sonos Play:1 – What’s the difference?
The main, and biggest, difference between the 'Play:1' and 'One' is Alexa - the Sonos One has Amazon Alexa voice assistant built in. Both the Sonos Play:1 and Sonos One have 2 drivers, built-in WiFi, a standard wall plug, and are wall-mount compatible.
SmartThings Home Automation Guide
Samsung SmartThings is a powerful, customizable smart home hub offering both Z-Wave and Zigbee compatibility.
Unlimited possibilities of automations, triggers, devices, and custom smart apps make Samsung Smartthings the most versatile and user-friendly smart home hub offered today....
Improve Nest “Away Mode” by Using Phone GPS
Help Nest Learn Your Schedule
The Nest Learning Thermostat is one of the most popular smart home products on the market today.
The Nest thermostat lets you control your home air conditioner/heater via your smartphone.
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Ecolink Z-wave Plus Pet-Immune Motion Detector
Motion sensors are valuable when it's important to know when people enter or exit a room. There are many options available, but when it comes to SmartThings, the simplicity and native compatibility of the Ecolink Z-Wave Plus pet-immune motion detector can't be beat. At...
The Ultimate Guide to Buttons for 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.