For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...

Today, I’m not going to talk about the wonders of the latest AI face recognition features from Vivint. Instead, I’m going old school to test a quasi-urban legend that’s been making the rounds in home ...

Got an old smartphone lying unused in a drawer? Instead of letting it collect dust, you can transform it into a smart home ...

In the age of state surveillance, with big tech trampling our data privacy rights and gouging us for every penny, there are plenty of reasons to keep your security camera footage local. Whether you ...