DIY Home Automation doesn't have to be complicated

  As the quantity and variety of smart devices grow, smart hubs are becoming increasingly necessary. Traditionally, a hub was an additional piece of hardware, similar to a router. It allowed for control and communication with home devices, no matter what their frequency was—Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and IFTTT to name a few. Then, came the […]

  We’ve all had times at work when we wonder what our pet is up to and if they’re alright. As a pet owner, your pet’s happiness and safety are top priorities. Sometimes, thinking about them can cause a bit of stress. What if something bad happens at home while they’re alone? Although you can’t […]

It is time to review the Etekcity WiFi Smart Scale, a connected scale using Bluetooth and wifi which is able to measure your weight but also other interesting parameters like BMI, fat percentage, muscle percentage.

Aoycocr sent me a couple of samples to test their products, a Smart Bulb, and a Smart Switch. They both use the Smart Life App and the Tuya Cloud. I have tested in the past a number of products using the Tuya cloud, but never a Smart Bulb so I decided to start with that […]