We just reviewed 3 new Z-Wave devices from Aeon Labs.  The Smart Energy line of micro controllers and home energy monitoring devices give you insight and tracking on the energy used throughout the home!   We show you how we integrated these Z-Wave devices into our home network and have plenty of screenshots for more detail.  Check out the review now and how you can keep track of your energy costs using your Z-Wave network!

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We just posted a new Z-Wave review on the new Vera2 Z-Wave controller as well as a review of the Kwikset Smartcode with Home Connect Z-Wave deadbolt and GE/Jasco Wireless Z-Wave Keypad Scene controller.  Lot’s more info on these amazing devices and a sneak peek at the Aeon Labs Smart Energy module that monitors your energy usage in real time.  Check out the review now and see why we love our Vera2 powered Z-Wave network!

If you are looking for home automation on a budget, Z-Wave is more reliable than older X-10 technology and almost as cheap.  Our latest review covers 11 different z-wave modules and devices from GE/Jasco, FortrezZ, Aeon Labs and others.  Check out our huge Z-Wave Module review now!

Easily view and manage your Cisco, Linksys and other popular IP cams with IP Cam Viewer.  See the video or check our our mini-review on using your Motorola Android with  your IP Cameras.

If you have an Android OS-based cell phone, such as the Motorola Droid, this latest review is for you.  We review three popular android applications that work with many popular IP cams.  Our latest review looks at products such as IP Cam Viewer  and others that allow you to quickly and easily manage most of the popular IP cameras.  Come check out the review here

Cisco/Linksys has released a newer firware version (v1.1.0) for their popular small business camera, the Linksys Wireless-G PTZ Camera with Audio (WVC210).  This new firmware fixes many issues and also adds a few new features.  The new feature “direct to NAS/Home Server” writing allows the camera to write AVI files directly to a NAS or Home Server on the LAN.  This means you don’t have to keep a PC running to capture video from the camera, just a low-power NAS/Home Server.  If you have a WVC210, this update is definitely worth checking out!  Check out the Linksys WVC210 Review Update here

Come check out our review of the Linksys WVC80N, the latest offering from Linksys in the IP camera market. This new camera offers Wireless-N connectivity, Web & Mobile Streaming, and a new feature that can write an AVI file directly to your NAS drive or Home Server!  It has a bunch of other improvements over previous Linksys IP cameras, so come check out the review to see the full scoop on why we think this WVC80N Wireless-N camera is another winner from Linksys!