Getting Started with Apple Home
Getting started with Apple Home may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually a very easy system to manage. Setting up Apple Home for…
Smart Greenhouse Irrigation: Water your Plants the Intelligent Way
I have been automating my greenhouse irrigation for several years. My first system employed the Apple HomeKit powered Eve…
Do Smart Plugs Really Save Money?
Smart plugs help reduce energy waste by cutting off standby power (also known as phantom or vampire power), lowering overall electricity…
The Ecowitt Wittboy Weather Station, Deep Dive
The Ecowitt Wittboy Weather Station marks the third chapter of my journey into weather monitoring. I started with the Eve Weather Station…
Starling Hub: The easy way to add Google Nest to Apple Home?
One of the earliest challenges of adopting smart home technology is dealing with compatibility. Devices like Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and…
Garmin to Apple Watch : 30 days with the Apple Watch
I have been using a Garmin Epix Pro running/outdoors watch for a number of years. This post isn’t a “which is better” Garmin v…