Power & Protection for the Modern Homes

About 31% of US households now have a smart thermostat, and most bought one expecting lower energy bills. That’s the pitch on every product page:… Read more: Smart Thermostat vs. Traditional Thermostat: Is the Energy Savings Real?

If you’ve ever grabbed whatever cord or strip was closest at hand to plug in a new smart speaker, router, or streaming box, you’re not… Read more: Extension Cord vs. Power Strip vs. Surge Protector: What’s Actually Safe for Your Smart Home?

Dead zones are one of the most common complaints in any smart home — a hub that drops connection in the garage, a camera that… Read more: WiFi Extender vs. Mesh System: Which One Fixes Your Dead Zones?

When the power goes out, you’ve got two very different ways to keep your smart home running: a portable power station you charge ahead of… Read more: Portable Power Station vs. Whole-House Generator: What Actually Keeps a Smart Home Running?

If you’re just getting started with home automation, one of the first questions you’ll run into is simple: do you plug a smart plug into… Read more: Smart Plugs vs. Smart Outlets: Which Should You Buy First?

Modern smart homes rely on sensitive electronics — routers, automation hubs, smart TVs, cameras and connected appliances that stay powered all day. While automation makes… Read more: How to Protect Expensive Smart Devices from Power Surges (Smart Home Protection Guide)