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21 Smart Home Furniture Ideas You Will Love (2025)

In Smart Home by Tim Brennan

In this blog post, I’m happy to share my picks for the best smart home furniture ideas based on several products I own and a ton of research. Looking for something specific?  You can jump down to each smart home furniture category in this blog post using the links below: Smart Coffee & Side Tables Sofas & Seating Smart Beds …

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Philips Hue Play Vs Bloom Vs Go Vs Iris: Smart Light Playtime!

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

In this article, I will cover the differences between Hue Play Vs Bloom Vs Go Vs Iris. My goal is to help you choose the best light for your indoor living space. The Hue Accent Light Dilemma hilips Hue offers a variety of playful smart light options to add color, ambiance, and accent lighting to bedazzle key living spaces in …

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5 Best Smart Window Air Conditioners with Alexa (2025)

In Heating & Cooling by Tim Brennan

In this blog post, I share my picks for the best smart window air conditioners to help you stay cool and save money on your energy bills this year. Alexa, Make My Room Cooler! With Memorial Day coming up and temps already rising here in Massachusetts, I figured it was high time to update this blog post on the best …

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Moen vs YoLink: Best Smart Leak Detector Comparison

In Smart Home by Tim Brennan

If you’re comparing Moen vs YoLink for a leak detector shut-off system, you’re likely looking for the best way to prevent costly water damage. As someone who has personally dealt with a major flood, I can tell you firsthand that a smart water shut-off system is worth every penny. Oh, the Irony ‘m actually writing this Moen vs YoLink article …

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5 Best Smart Portable Air Conditioners with Alexa (2025)

In Heating & Cooling by Tim Brennan

In this post, I share my picks for the best smart portable air conditioners to help you beat the heat-while lowering energy costs. Portable ACs Are Getting Smarter recently moved into a new apartment with side-to-side sliding windows. While I technically could install a traditional window unit vertically-like some of my neighbors here-I really didn’t love the idea. My place …

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Sofabaton X1S Review 2025: Now As Good As Harmony?

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

This SofaBaton X1S review is based on weeks of testing in my home, including comparisons with the older X1 and discontinued Harmony remotes. Universal Remotes Are My Jam etween here and my remote control blog, I’ve reviewed over 50 universal remotes. This includes everything from Logitech’s Harmony Elite to obscure off-brand models like the now discontinued Caavo Control Center and …

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5 Best Robot Pool Cleaners for Inground Pools (2025)

In Home Robots by Tim Brennan

In this blog post, I am happy to share the best robot pool cleaners for inground pools that you can buy this year-faster than you can say, Marco Polo. The Best Robot Pool Cleaner for You ith Memorial Day coming up, I wanted to get a pool cleaner as a gift to help the overwhelmed maintenance guy who handles the …

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7 Best Alexa Outdoor Speakers for 2025

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare the seven very best Alexa outdoor speakers that you can buy this year. I’ve gone ahead and updated this blog post for 2025 with some great-sounding options for beach, yard, pool, and patio. A Better Way to Take Alexa Outside ast summer, I was dragging my indoor Echo Studio to the patio like a rookie. …