Author Archives: Jason D'Aprile

Sensibo Air review: Make your air conditioner smarter and more efficient

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Jason D'Aprile

The Sensibo Sky boasts a slick secondary sensor, and it works with virtually any air conditioner that has a remote control. Continue reading →

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Johnson Controls’ Lux CS1 smart thermostat review: A rather ho-hum addition to a crowded market

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Jason D'Aprile

This isn’t the best smart thermostat you can buy, but it’s not a bad value. Continue reading →

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Cielo Breez Plus review: A superb way to make your dumb air conditioner smart

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Jason D'Aprile

Bring your old air conditioner into the smart home era. Continue reading →

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Sinopé Zigbee dimmer switch review: Smart lighting from the Great White North

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Jason D'Aprile

Sinopé pivots from their proprietary smart home protocol in favor of the Zigbee standard. Continue reading →

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Lorex WiFi Video Doorbell review: Onboard storage is the lone bright spot on this budget-priced front-door guardian

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Jason D'Aprile

The competition is fierce in the video doorbell market, and this one from security camera vet Lorex doesn’t deliver enough features or performance. Continue reading →

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Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus review: It’s good, but it’s not new or improved enough to be the best

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Jason D'Aprile

The latest video doorbell from Ring adds dual-band Wi-Fi better motion detection, but there’s no step up in video resolution or field of view. Continue reading →

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Eufy Security Wireless Video Doorbell review: Very high-res video and no subscription needed

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Jason D'Aprile

Local network storage means you won’t need to pay for an ongoing subscription to use Eufy’s high-resolution doorbell camera. Continue reading →

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Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Jason D'Aprile

There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We’ll help you pick the right one. Continue reading →

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