Resideo recently upgraded its range of smart home solutions to include the L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector, adding to its water network management capabilities. Designed to integrate with the company’s L5 Water Leak Shutoff Valve, the device incudes a 5-ft sensor cable and works with the Resideo app. Resideo L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector for Remote Sensing Resideo L1 Water Leak and Freeze Detector with 5-ft. sensor cable. Image: Resideo. The Resideo L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector sensor module can be wall mounted, and the included cable detects water along its entire le ..read more

Resideo recently upgraded its range of smart home solutions to include the L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector, adding to its water network management capabilities. Designed to integrate with the company’s L5 Water Leak Shutoff Valve, the device incudes a 5-ft sensor cable and works with the Resideo app. Resideo L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector for Remote Sensing Resideo L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector and 5-ft. sensor cable. Image: Resideo. The Resideo L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector sensor module can be wall mounted, and the included cable detects water along its entir ..read more

So Black Friday has come and gone, but 2022 holiday deals live on for Cyber Monday and Cyber Week. Shop our curated list below to snag some of the best smart home deals out there. Get Secure with a Smart Lock Smart door locks are one of the best security investments you can make in your home. To go entirely into stealth mode, the Level Lock Touch Edition can’t be beat. It looks much like a standard deadbolt on both sides of the door, but it completely replaces your lock with the latest in tech—hiding its mechanicals inside the bore of the door while enabling touch and keyed access. You won’t f ..read more

Looking to add more smart home accessories to your home before the holidays? Check out our curated list of Black Friday 2022 top smart home deals to stretch your home upgrade dollars. Here, we cover our best finds for security, home automation, and better entertainment. Enjoy them! Secure Your Home for Less In this section, we have favorites we use every day in the Digitized House Smart Home – proven performers at great Black Friday pricing. These run the gamut from a SimpliSafe home security system (including the very nice wireless Outdoor Camera we have on the front of our HQ) to the latest ..read more

Kohler and Phyn have integrated their suites of smart water monitoring technology with Alarm.com, adding whole-home water network security to the residential security platform. With this partnership, the Kohler H2Wise and Phyn water monitors will be integrated into the Alarm.com app for one-stop, whole-home water and network security capabilities. And in a related announcement, national home builder Toll Brothers announced they will offer the new solution as a turnkey option for buyers of new single-family residences. From Standalone to Integrated As more smart home technology moves from stand ..read more

Yale Home has launched a reengineered smart lock line, bringing the Yale Assure Lock 2 to market in a more compact form factor and offering keyed, key-free, touchscreen, and push button versions to cover all the bases. Featuring built-in Bluetooth and Apple HomeKit connectivity on all models, Yale has also retained its drop-in Smart Module feature to extend integration on these new locks, enabling Wi-Fi at launch and Z-Wave coming later in 2022. Yale will also support the new Matter standard through a Smart Module soon after Matter is commercially available. Compact, Fresh Design on Both Sides ..read more

Amazon Prime Day can be one of the best times of the year to score great smart home device and tech deals, and the 2022 edition over July 12 and 13 is no exception. Here are some of the best deals we’ve unearthed, and they run the gamut of top tech you’ll want to put into your home. Included here are deals from iRobot, Google Nest, Apple, Samsung, August Home, and more. iRobot Deals iRobot Roomba i7+ (7550) Robot Vacuum – $500 off (50%) $499.99 - $500 off (50%) iRobot Roomba i7+ (7550) Robot Vacuum Hi-tech company iRobot started the home vacuuming revolution with the Roomba. The iRobot Room ..read more

Kohler Company recently expanded its smart home portfolio with the Kohler H2Wise+ water monitor, a system designed to surveil a whole-home water network and alert homeowners instantly if a leak is detected. What’s more, the system is powered by the proven Phyn technology, and can automatically shut off the water main to prevent major water damage. How well does the system work? We spent 40 days living with the Kohler H2Wise+ in our new Digitized House Smart Home to find out. After consuming 3,748 gallons of water and incurring 4,295 individual water events, our in-depth Kohler H2Wise+ review f ..read more

Most people try to do their part to cut down on carbon and help save the planet. From recycling to buying more local produce, we are all learning to adopt more sustainable practices and live healthier, more eco-friendly lives. But, what if we are forgetting about the most important piece of the puzzle?  Our homes are among the biggest sources of carbon use. A recent global analysis found that the average home used more than 1.1 tons of carbon per year. That’s more than transport, food, or many other sources of carbon consumption. However, it does not have to be this way. Smart h ..read more

Going green has never looked so good. More homeowners than ever are looking to decorate their interior with gorgeous, but eco-friendly furniture. However, it does not stop there. By adopting new environmentally conscious habits, you can help make this world a cleaner, safer place for future generations. If you are looking to help save the planet and have a beautiful sustainable home, then take our advice–you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Fix what can be fixed It is not uncommon for furniture to eventually start showing signs of wear and tear. This is usually when people decide t ..read more