The Product Library
Two kinds of pages, always labeled: research profiles (sourced fact sheets — most products) and, coming soon, hands-on reviews for the few products our founder has physically tested. We never blur the line. Why →
Hubs & Controllers
8 profiles · 7 subscription-free
Smart Pool
10 profiles · 10 subscription-free
Thermostats
8 profiles · 8 subscription-free
Cameras & Doorbells
8 profiles · 5 subscription-free
Smart Locks
8 profiles · 8 subscription-free
Smart Lighting
9 profiles · 9 subscription-free
Coming to the library
The research pipeline, in the order we'll build it — same sourced, provenance-tracked treatment. Tell us which to bump up.
Sensors & Detectors
Motion, presence, contact, temperature, air quality — the triggers that make automation useful
Coming soonSwitches & Dimmers
In-wall switches, dimmers, fan controls — and the no-neutral-wire question
Coming soonPlugs & Outlets
Indoor/outdoor plugs, power strips, in-wall outlets
Coming soonSecurity Systems & Alarms
Ring Alarm, SimpliSafe, Abode — subscriptions and monitoring, stated honestly
Coming soonWater Protection & Plumbing
Leak sensors, shutoff valves, whole-home monitors
Coming soonGarage & Access
myQ, ratgdo and friends — ecosystem shutdowns explained
Coming soonBlinds, Shades & Curtains
Motorized shades, retrofit motors, curtain bots
Coming soonRobot Vacuums & Mops
Beyond voice commands: real room, zone and map control
Coming soonIndoor Air & Comfort
Purifiers, humidifiers, fans — the thermostat's neighbors
Coming soonEnergy, Solar & EV
Monitors, panels, inverters, chargers
Coming soonOutdoor, Lawn & Irrigation
Sprinkler controllers, soil sensors, robotic mowers
Coming soonSmart Appliances
Washers, fridges, ovens — and their cloud-silo reality
Coming soon