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D-Link DCS-8300LH Full HD 2-Way Audio Camera September 3, 2018 - Cloud recording, finally. The DCS-8300LH is in the new line of consumer grade cameras from D-Link that offers baked in cloud recording. While the camera offers many great features for the price point, the software you must use to control the camera feels unpolished and unfinished. It isn't that often that we have mixed feelings about a product that we review, but the D-Link DCS-8300LH is one of those products. There's so much potential in this well priced camera that we recommend holding off for a few months to see improvements in the software as time progresses. Read full article

Linksys Wemo Smart Home Suite December 11, 2017 - Belkin's product lines have been around the consumer market since we can remember. When they acquired the consumer brand, Linksys, it strengthen that consumer focus. Branding the Wemo line of products in the Linksys name, Belkin is pushing hard into the smart home market. It makes sense since they basically integrate some processing power with wireless technology. Google home and Alexa are supported, which is key for any smart home product. The Dimmer and the Mini offer some interesting features that other products don't offer. Read full article

TP-Link Smart Home Suite April 10, 2017 - More smart home products are coming out from different companies. While Zwave and ZigBee set the standard for hub based smart home products, the consumer level products that use WiFi directly are easy to setup and use, albeit with a few negatives like the ability to control everything from a unified interface across companies. Still, if you stick with a single company, the experience is nearly the same and TP-Link offers a few smart home products that are on the bench today. Read full article

D-Link DCS-2530L Full HD 180 Degree WiFi Camera January 30, 2017 - Technology keeps moving forward. It wasn't too long ago that we reviewed the 2630L and here we have a follow up model to that, the 2530L. While it lacks two way audio, everything else is basically the same. It is also half the size and draws less power. Is it a worthy follow up? Let's find out. Read full article

D-Link DCS-936L HD WiFi Camera October 26, 2016 - The technology market just keeps progressing faster and faster. Last year, we reviewed the 935L from D-Link with a $120 price point. Fast forward to now and the 936L has been released with better overall features and a $70 price point to boot. It's a win for consumers looking for an easily setup security camera. Read full article

D-Link DSP-W110 WiFi Smart Plug June 6, 2016 - The smart home is here! Maybe not, but there are lots of news devices that can hop on to your normal WiFi network without needing a special bridge device. These devices are for the DIY user and simplify the control of devices. While you give up some control, these devices offer a fast and easy way to make your home "smarter." The DSP-W110 is a smart plug that offers remote control and scheduling. Read full article

D-Link DIR-510L Portable Storage Router May 23, 2016 - While the mobile market has grown, there are still places with spotty cell coverage and then you have to worry about your data plan while on vacation. Most hotels come with some sort of internet connectivity, but it is limited to a device or two. What happens when you travel with lots of devices and need to connect them all? D-Link has a solution for you in the DIR-510L portable router and charger with storage capabilities. Read full article

Actiontec Wifi Deadspot Eliminator July 31, 2014 - Did you know that there are still houses out there that don't have the needed network wiring support for all the connected devices we have these days? If you have a house that just has electricity to every room without any other wiring, what are you to do? Use those electrical circuits and bridge your network with a HomePlug network with the Actiontec WiFi Dead Spot Eliminator. Read full article

3M Filtrete WiFi Thermostat 3M-50 December 23, 2010 - You are on vacation and just remembered that you forgot to turn down the heat. In the past, this was a problem. You're wasting money and energy while nobody is at the house. The 3M-50 has the solution for you with the Marvell provided WiFi module. Now you can go to a website to control your thermostat directly. Problem solved. Read full article