Smart Home

The Work-from-Home Lifeline: Using Starlink as Failover Internet!

How to Stay Online During Power and Internet Outages - Why Starlink Roam is the Perfect Backup Internet Solution for Your Home Office If you work from home and rely on Zoom meetings, video calls, or cloud-based tools, a momentary drop in your Internet connection can cause more than frustration—it can cost you time, money, and reputation. Starlink was a game-changer for people in rural areas with limited Internet access, but with its rapidly growing satellite constellation, affordable pricing options, and surprisingly easy setup, Starlink has now emerged as a consideration for urban and suburban…

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2025-05-24

Home Assistant / Smart Home

Refoss Smart Energy Monitor EM16 – In-depth Review

A Whole Home Energy Monitoring Solution Compatible With Home Assistant The Refoss Smart Energy Monitor EM16 (Amazon link) is a versatile monitoring system perfect for those looking to track the power consumption of large appliances and entire home circuits. As someone in a fully electric home, I found this device invaluable for gaining detailed insights into my energy usage and creating meaningful automations for monitoring large appliances. I wanted to monitor the current, or power consumption, of several large appliances that I could not monitor with just smart energy monitor plugs (Amazon link). I also did…

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2025-01-25

Security / Smart Home

Eufy Security eufyCam S3 Pro: Say Goodby to False Alerts

I've personally overseen the installation of security camera systems, including a large Unifi Protect multi-NVR setup with a mix of 4K and 2K indoor and outdoor cameras covering a large retail and office space. This system in particular was installed in a high traffic area and has actually led to multiple arrest warrants being issued based on the video footage captured. Each law enforcement officer who saw the footage was blown away by the clarity and ability to quickly scrub through hours of footage to get to the exact moment when the act of valiance…

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2025-01-10

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Michael G

I’m a Smart Home ninja with over a decade of experience in disaster preparedness and emergency response, working to bring order to chaos, using leadership, technology, and strategic thinking to solve real-world problems in high-stakes environments. My journey has taken me from coordinating large-scale disaster relief efforts to optimizing home automation for everyday efficiency. I specialize in turning “uh-oh” into “under control” and making sure the lights don’t flicker like a horror movie, I thrive on problem-solving under pressure. When the world throws curveballs, I automate, adapt, and make sure there’s always a backup plan (and a backup for the backup).