Last time, we began the review of the Ring Smart Doorbell. We discussed installation, placement and the potential lock-in to the Amazon smart home ecosystem

Let’s ring in the New Year with a review of the Ring Doorbell. As smart doorbells become increasingly popular, I have noticed the Ring appear

Part II Last time, we discussed the Honeywell Total Connect Comfort Smart thermostat, which does not pose any Shabbat issues, and contrasted it to the

There are several popular smart thermostats on the market, and the competition is heating up. Honeywell, Nest and Ecobee are among the most popular devices.

Amazon last week announced the purchase of mesh WiFi-maker Eero for an undisclosed amount. A lesson we all should have learned by now is that

When our children were younger, my wife would take them on Rosh Chodesh to the Judaica store to purchase a new CD. There were certainly

Last time, we discussed the two issues we all face regarding tefillah and smartphones. The first is stopping your phone’s notifications from disturbing your own

Warning: This article is not intended for all audiences. Only those with smart phones should proceed. Viewer discretion is advised. I am usually the one

Part II In my previous column, we looked at the Wyze Cam smart camera, which retails for $19.99 at www.wyzecam.com. We discussed the camera’s robust

There are many smart security cameras on the market. Nest is a popular brand offering camera at $199 and $299. Netgear, another popular brand, offers