Author

Jordan Haven

Smart home enthusiast and tech writer helping families navigate the connected home journey. I've tested hundreds of devices across Alexa, HomeKit, Google Home, and SmartThings ecosystems. My mission: make smart home tech accessible to everyone, not just tech experts. When I'm not reviewing the latest gadgets, you'll find me creating automation routines that make daily life just a little bit easier.

322 articles

Family Tech

Top 5 Smart Home Devices for Aging in Place Safely 2 (2026 Tested)

Keep your loved ones safe with 7 smart home devices that enhance independence in 2025. Discover what actually...

Feb 28, 2026 25 min read

Family Tech

How to Design Smart Nursery with Zigbee: Top 3 Baby Monitors Compared

Transform your nursery to help you sleep better with 7 smart solutions. Automate essentials and reduce anxiety—here's what...

Feb 28, 2026 21 min read

Smart Home 101

Boosting Mornings with Tech: Creating a Mindful Morning Routine with Smart Home Technology 2

Transform your mornings with 7 proven smart home strategies for a mindful routine. Reclaim your time and energy—here's...

Feb 28, 2026 23 min read

Smart Lighting & Ambience

How Smart Lighting Can Improve Sleep Quality: A 30-Day Philips Hue Study

Transform your sleep quality with smart lighting that syncs to your natural rhythms. Discover 5 simple methods for...

Feb 28, 2026 25 min read

Smart Home 101

Creating a Mindful Morning Routine With Smart Home Technology

Transform your mornings with 5 smart tech tips that align with your circadian rhythm. Start your day peacefully...

Feb 28, 2026 30 min read

Home Security

Wyze Cam v3 Review: Best Budget Security Camera?

Complete Wyze Cam v3 review covering color night vision, weather resistance, and local storage. See why this $36...

Jan 13, 2026 7 min read

Home Security

August WiFi Smart Lock Review: Best Retrofit Smart Lock?

Complete August WiFi Smart Lock 4th Gen review. Learn about auto-unlock, guest access, and whether this retrofit smart...

Jan 12, 2026 6 min read

Product Reviews

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Review: Best Budget Smart Plug?

Complete TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug EP25 review. We test reliability, energy monitoring, and smart home integration to see...

Jan 11, 2026 5 min read

Product Reviews

Nanoleaf Shapes Review: Are These Smart Light Panels Worth It?

In-depth Nanoleaf Shapes review covering setup, music sync, touch controls, and smart home integration. Find out if these...

Jan 10, 2026 5 min read

Home Security

Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen Review: 30 Days of Real-World Testing

Complete Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen review. Learn about video quality, Alexa integration, the new privacy shutter, and...

Jan 9, 2026 6 min read