Zigbee vs. Z-Wave: Which mesh network is right for your smart home? This guide breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the two dominant protocols to help you build a robust and reliable system.
This is the roadmap I wish I had when I started my smart home journey. Learn from my failures and successes to build your own “Thinking Home” on a foundation of local control and intentional planning.
Home Assistant vs. Hubitat vs. Homey Pro: Which local-control hub is right for you? We break down the strengths, weaknesses, and core philosophies of these three powerful smart home platforms.
The secret to a successful smart home isn’t the tech; it’s the plan. This guide introduces Intentional Planning, a foundational methodology for designing a cohesive system that saves you money, time, and frustration.
Tired of laggy commands and devices that fail when the internet is down? Learn the core principle of Local Control—the essential foundation for a reliable, private, and truly responsive smart home.
Your smart devices can be “bricked” overnight by a corporate decision. We explore the cautionary tales of Insteon, Google Nest, and Wink to reveal the profound risks of the cloud-dependent smart home model.
Your smart home’s convenience comes with a steep, hidden price: your privacy. Learn how much personal data is being collected by tech giants and why local control is the architectural solution to protect yourself.