Staples' move into the home automation space is an impressive push that has us scratching our heads wondering, "where's Best Buy?"
Home Automation
Staples intends to make the connected home easy, SmartLabs introduces a new door sensor, and Josh Pollard joins Richard to run through their favorite gift ideas for the home automation hobbyist.
Richard talks about some anticipated product releases—the Kevo lock, the Revolv smart home solution, and updates to the Nest app in advance of the upcoming Nest Protect. We also speak with past DMZ…
Philips has announced a number of new products in its hue product line, including track and downlight bulbs and a new addition to the Friends of hue line, the Disney StoryLight—available now at an…
On this episode of Home: On, Richard is joined by Taylor Maher to review the latest news in home automation and discuss some smart home tech that can help you save energy and money.
On this episode of Home: On, Lisa Montgomery, the Executive Editor of Electronic House magazine, joins Richard to discuss the merits and challenges of single-focus apps v. integrated control for home…
Chris Milligan joins Richard on this episode of Home: On to discuss the most interesting news from the recent CEDIA Expo. Nest opens up its thermostat to developers and introduces a new product…
Nest has done it again, re-inventing the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with an amazing new device that we all just have to have. At $129, this is a premium product, but it's packed with innovative…
One of the most critical pieces of a home security system is a good camera. Insteon makes a great wireless IP camera, and you can get it for half-off the normal price!
On this episode of Home: On, Richard is joined by Matt Bendiksen of Perceptive Automation. They discuss Amazon's new home automation store and talk about Perceptive Automation's Indigo control…
On this episode of Home: On, Richard is joined by Dan Skaggs. Philips adds new products to its Hue controllable lighting line, Enblink ads Z-wave control to your Google TV, and Dan and Richard talk…
Richard is joined by colleague Josh Pollard to discuss some recent news and project tips. Home Automation hacks are revealed at Black Hat, a home monitoring solution pops up on your set-top streaming…

