WigWag Centralizes and Simplifies Your Connected Home Control
As more home items are connected and appliances get smart, controlling all of the devices becomes a huge problem and the simplified life of a connected home becomes very complicated. This is where WigWag connected home control hopes to return things to a manageable state. WigWag is a small sensor platform that uses rules graphically programmed by the user to take action on an event. WigWag calls them, "when-then" rules that are basically conditional triggers. Setting up the system is as easy as scanning a code on the device and letting it discover all third-party smart devices. The [...]
Social Collaborative Science with the Focus Microscope Camera
Looking through a microscope takes a bit of practice, patients and sometimes, it is just hard to see. The new Focus Microscope Camera from Exo Labs not only makes studying small objects easier, it also makes an individual experience more social. Focus is a mountable camera system that uses interchangeable lenses and an iPad connection that when combined with an app makes the small, social. It was originally designed for students and teachers to share their science experiences and to take the frustration out of looking into a microscope. With the app, anyone from kids to researchers can [...]
Keyless Entry and Control with the August Smart Lock
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) We have all been there, trying to balance whatever we are carrying while digging for our house key. Wouldn't it be nice if the door would just unlock for you and only you. A new product from August will do just that. The August Smart Lock replaces the current lock on your door and uses Bluetooth technology to sense your smart phone. When you are in proximity, the lock automatically unlocks the door. The Smart Lock is powered by two batteries and works [...]
The Finis Neptune for Underwater Music in the Pool
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Workouts are much easier when you can listen to your tunes and with the Neptune waterproof MP3 player from Finis, swimmers can now do what land athletes have been doing for a long time, enjoying music while training. The Neptune is a waterproof MP3 player that attaches securely to a swimmer's goggle strap. Instead of ear buds, the Neptune uses bone conduction technology that sends sound vibrations through the jawbone directly to the inner-ear bone making the music sound like it is playing [...]
Lightpack Adds Ambient Lighting to Your Entertainment Experience
To relieve strain on your eyes while watching television or playing games, you need a well-lit room or you need television lighting to backlight your display. Lightpack from Woodenshark has come up with a creative solution that will backlight your display using ambient lighting effects. Lightpack is a completely open-source hardware addition for your television or monitor that improves the presence effect of the entertainment you are watching. Lightpack uses ten LED strips that fasten to the back edge of your display. Through a controller pack that connects to a Windows, Linux or OS X system, the Prismatik [...]
The iLumi Full Spectrum LED Smart Light is a Bright Idea
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Finally, someone had the bright idea to make an energy saving LED light that is functional and intelligent. The iLumi smart lighting solution is a product that will, "bring your light to life". iLumi is a full spectrum LED light that is wirelessly controlled through Bluetooth on a smartphone app. On board each bulb is computing technology that also makes the bulb programmable through the phone, including a fast Flash processor, four megabytes of Flash memory and a real-time clock. Setup is as [...]
Tethercell Remotely Controls Battery Operated Devices
For battery-operated devices, there is no real way to look at the cells and know exactly how much charge is remaining. Tethercell will not only give you battery life information, but also let you control the device using your smartphone. Tethercell is a double-A sized enclosure that holds a triple-A battery replacing one double-A battery from your device giving you a smart battery. Once you have a Tethercell installed, you can use your smartphone to turn the device on or off, schedule device power, find the device or just to check the life of the battery. Tethercell only [...]
Greenbox Keeps Your Lawn and Wallet Looking Green
Keeping your grass green can be challenging and for a lot of us involves guesswork that can underwater or overwater your lawn, wasting money. Greenbox is about to bring sprinkler control technology into the smart home age. Greenbox is a sprinkler control system designed by 22 Seeds that uses your smartphone to program and optimize watering schedules. Installing Greenbox is easy enough, just mount the controller on the wall next to your existing analog controller and move the control valve wires to the corresponding zones. Once the application is downloaded to your smartphone, the device will synchronize using [...]
The iSmartAlarm System for Complete Home Security under Your Control
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) For home security without an installation technician tearing up your house followed by expensive monthly fees, the stylish iSmartAlarm system is a perfect solution that you control. The iSmartAlarm works through a system of wireless security devices connecting to a central hub they call, "CubeOne". The CubeOne works through a high-speed internet connection that interfaces with a smartphone application. Once the components of the system are in place, users can monitor their entire home from anywhere through their phone. Each system comes with [...]