Hands-On Review: Testing the UGREEN HomeAgent HA100 Local AI Server
Read our hands-on review of the UGREEN HomeAgent HA100. Discover how this local-first AI server and NAS handles smart home automation, local AI processing, and privacy.
Category: Insights
Our thoughts, opinions and insights on the smart home market.
A Massive New Ceiling Light: Govee Sky Ceiling Light Review
Govee has introduced stylish standalone light fixtures, like the 21-inch Sky Ceiling Light, designed to enhance home decor.
How to Catch Leaks Early: Smart Home Water Monitoring with Flume & Hydrific Droplet
Discover how smart water monitors like the Flume 2X and Hydrific Droplet catch leaks early and help you prevent costly water damage.
UGREEN HomeAgent HA100 First Look: Exploring Local, Private Smart Home AI
We take a first look at the UGREEN HomeAgent HA100, a new hub designed to bring agentic AI and storage directly into your home, keeping your data private and local.
Beyond Motion Detection: AI Search & Descriptive Alerts
We have a lot of smart cameras in our home: more than 30 at last count! While lens clarity, resolution, and pan/tilt/zoom features have improved over the years, reviewing footage can still be a...
Why the Birdfy Metal 2 Smart Feeder Is a Must-Have for Bird Lovers
Our backyard is filled with birds almost all year round. For the longest time, our fountain, located right under the window, was the primary destination for our feathered visitors. I’ve always loved watching them...
Our Top 3 Picks: Eufy Outdoor Wi-Fi Security Cameras for 2026
At AppMyHome, we’ve tested dozens of smart home camera systems, both inside and out. Eufy Security, the security brand from Anker Technologies, remains one of our favorites. We love their advanced AI features, but...
CES 2026 Insights: Why we’re putting a face on AI in the Home and Beyond
I read an article just before CES about a young woman in Japan who married her AI chatbot, “Klaus” in an official real-life ceremony, complete with a dress, flowers and crying. I thought this...
CES 2026: Our Favorite Home Tech Products
It’s been a few days since we returned home from Las Vegas and CES 2026. Once again we roamed all over the city to see all the latest smart home and other new technology...
2025 Smart Home Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to our twelfth annual smart home holiday gift guide! We are just home from a couple of weeks of vacation and it feels like the world has changed from Halloween to Holiday shopping...