Welcome to Our Smart Home Devices. Here we link to smart home devices running in the AppMyHome household. For your convenience, you can find links to purchase for most of the products we have tested and/or are currently using below. We’ve also included, where available, links to our relevant story or video.
Our Smart Home Devices may also be available on our Smart Home Shop on Amazon and other Smart Home sites.
Alexa Devices | Entertainment | Health and Fitness | Home Network | Lighting, Switches and Outlets | Security/Safety | Smart Cameras | Smart Home Accessories and Tools | Smart Kitchen | Smart Solutions | Water, Heating and Cooling | Our Video Gear
Alexa Devices – Amazon Echo Devices (Voice, Video), Alexa enabled devices
Buy: Apple HomePod
Buy: Google Home Mini
Entertainment – TV, Audio, Video
- Apple HomePod
- Apple iPad
- Apple iPad Mini
- Apple TV (4th Generation)
- Bose SoundTouch 20 wireless speaker
- Watch the video, buy the Denon AVR-X2700H 8K Ultra HD 7.2 Channel (95 Watt X 7) AV Receiver 2020 Model
- DJI Osmo Pocket Handheld 3 Axis Gimbal Stabilizer with integrated Camera, Attachable to Smartphone, Android (USB-C), iPhone
- DJI OSMO Pocket Expansion Kit
- Read the Story, buy the Global Cache iTach Flex Wi-Fi IR repeater (not required for our current setup)
- LitraTorch™ versatile adventure photo and video light
- Logitech Harmony Hub
- RODE VideoMic Me-L Directional Microphone for iPhone & other iOS Devices
- SAMSUNG 65-inch Class QLED Q70T Series – 4K UHD Dual LED Quantum HDR Smart TV with Alexa Built-in
- Read the Story, buy the Sengled Pulse LED Lamp and Wireless Speaker
- Sony BDPS3700 Blu-Ray Player
- Sphero Original BB-8 (No Droid Trainer)
Health and Fitness – Healthy Sleep, Fitness devices, Smart Scale, Air Quality Monitors
- Read the Story, buy the Beautyrest Sleeptracker Monitor
- Read the Story, watch the Video, Buy the BedJet V3 from Bedjet or from Amazon
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Bedjet Air Comfort Cloud Sheet from BedJet or from Amazon
- Read the Story, watch the unboxing Video, watch the full review Video, buy the FoodMarble AIRE. Order from their website, and use the code “15HOME” for a 15 percent discount.
- Garmin Edge 1030 Cycling Computer
- iHealth Feel Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor
- Philips Respronics Dreamstation Go Auto Travel CPAP Machine
- Watch the Video, Buy the Wyze Scale
Home Network – Cable Modems, Routers, Firewalls, Smart Home Hubs and Controllers
- ARRIS Surfboard (32×8) DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem, 1.4 Gbps Max Speed, Certified for Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision & More (SB6190 Black)
- Watch the Video – buy the Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina Display, 1.6GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5, 256GB) – Space Gray (Latest Model)
- Fingbox – Home Network Security and Troubleshooting Device
- Digital Loggers Web Power Switch Pro Smart Outlet
- Netgear Orbi AC3000 Tri-bank Wi-Fi System Mesh Router Model RBK53
- Netgear Orbi Plug-in Satellite Model RBW30 – Outdoor Model RBS50Y also available
- TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch TL-SG2008
- TP-Link 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Switch (TL-SG1016DE)
Lighting, Switches and Outlets – Smart Light Bulbs, Switches and Outlets
Plug-in
- C by GE – Watch Unboxing Part 1 and Unboxing Part 2, Buy the:
- C by GE Wire-Free Dimmer + Color Control Smart Switch, Bluetooth, Battery Powered Smart Switch
- C by GE Wire-Free Dimmer Smart Switch, Bluetooth, Battery Powered Smart Switch
- C by GE A19 Smart Light Bulb – Tunable White Light Bulb, 2-Pack
- C by GE A19 LED Smart Light Bulb – Full Color Changing Light Bulb, 2-Pack
- C by GE Smart Plug with Smart Bridge, White, On/Off Smart Plug
- Plug-in: Watch the video, buy the Enbrighten by Jasco Zigbee Switches (Works with Alexa):
- Amazon Echos with Built in Zigbee hub:
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE WiFi Smart Plug, Indoor Plug-In Mini Outlet, Powered by myTouchSmart
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE WiFi Smart Plug, Outdoor Weather Resistant Outlet, Powered by myTouchSmart
- Read the Story, buy the GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Outdoor Switch, 1-Outlet Plug-In (2nd Gen.)
- GE Enbrighten Scene Remotes – Watch the Video, Buy the:
- iHome iSP100 Wi-Fi Outdoor Smart Plug
- iHome ISP6X Wi-Fi Smart Plug
- iHome ISP8 Wi-Fi Smart Plug – Replaces IPS5
- Phillips Hue Light Bulbs
- Phillips Hue Lux Light Bulbs
- Philips Hue 801506 White Ambiance 5/6″ Retrofit Recessed Downlight Led Smart Lighting Fixture
- Philips Hue White Ambiance Dimmable LED Smart Retrofit Recessed Downlight (4-Inch)
- Phillips Hue Tap
- Ring Solar Pathlights – Watch the Video
- Read the Story, buy the SnapPower GuideLight – replaces the outlet wallplate
- Read the Story, buy the Switchmate Snap-On Instant Smart Light Switch
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the RealitySwitch – Smart Switch Overlay, upgrade existing Toggle or Rocker switches, No Wiring Required
- Read the Story, buy the RealitySwitch Plus – Smart Switch Overlay, 1 Switch + Hub(DC4.0), Upgrade existing Toggle or Rocker switches, No Wiring Required.
- TP Link Outlet
- Read the Story, buy the WeMo Insight Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring
- Read the Story, buy the WeMo Switch Smart Plug
- Watch the Video, Buy at Home Depot:
- Watch the Video, buy the Zooz Z-Wave Plus S2 Double Plug ZEN25, 2 Outlets, 1 USB Port
- Zooz Z-Wave Plus S2 Power Strip ZEN20 VER. 2.0 with Energy Monitoring and 2 USB Ports
Built-in, wiring required
- Read the Story, buy the Belkin WeMo light switch (Replaced with GE/Jasco Z-Wave Switches)
- C by GE – Watch Unboxing Part 1 and Unboxing Part 2
- ecobee Switch + Smart Light Switch with Alexa Built-in
- In-Wall: Watch the video, buy the Enbrighten by Jasco Zigbee Switches (Works with Alexa):
- Latest GE Models – GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Dimmer with QuickFit and SimpleWire
- Latest GE Models – GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Switch with QuickFit and SimpleWire
- Latest GE Models – GE Enbrighten Add QuickFit and SimpleWire
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE-Z-Wave In-wall smart switch, separate add on switch required for 3 way.
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE WiFi Smart Switch, Powered by myTouchSmart, separate add on switch not required for 3 way.
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE Z-Wave Plus Smart Lighting Control Motion Sensor Switch, separate add on switch required for 3 way.
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE Z-Wave Three-way on/off kit
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE Z-Wave Wireless lighting control duplex receptacle
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE WiFi Smart Outlet, Powered by myTouchSmart
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE Z-Wave Smart Dimmer switch, separate add on switch required for 3 way.
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE ZigBee Wireless Smart Lighting Control Dimmer Switch, separate add on switch required for 3 way.
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE Z-Wave Touch Sensing Smart Dimmer, separate add on switch required for 3 way.
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the GE Z-Wave Add-on Switch
- Haiku Ceiling Lights
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Maximus Camera Floodlight – Floodlight with Camera and Motion Sensor
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Maximus Smart Security Light – Attractive Outdoor Lighting with Camera and Motion Sensor
- Watch the Video, buy the Swidget Customizable Outlet, and the Various Plugins
- Watch the Video, Buy at Home Depot:
- Watch the Video, buy the Zooz Z-Wave Plus S2 On Off Wall Switch ZEN26, separate add on switch not required for 3 way.
- Watch the Video, buy the Zooz Z-Wave Plus S2 Wall Dimmer Switch ZEN27, separate add on switch not required for 3 way.
Security/Safety – Smart door locks, Video Doorbells, Smart Smoke and CO detectors, Garage Door Openers, Alarm Systems
- Watch the Video, buy the fingerprint enabled BenjiLock 43 MM Padlock
- Watch the Video, buy the fingerprint enabled BenjiLock TSA Luggage Padlock
- Watch the video, buy the Hugolog Smart Lock ,Touchscreen Deadbolt
- Watch the video, buy with 10% off on the Katana Safety Wallet
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy on Amazon Konnected Alarm Panel Wired Alarm System Conversion Kit or buy the Konnected Alarm Panel at Konnected and receive a 10% discount
- Watch the Video, Buy the Kwikset Halo Wi-Fi Smart Lock Keyless Entry Electronic Touchscreen Deadbolt
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Kwikset Kevo Touch to Open Bluetooth Smart Lock – Second Generation
- Read the Story, buy the Kwikset Kevo Convert Smart Lock – Converts a standard deadbolt
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Kwikset Kevo Plus Connected Hub – Connect Kevo to Wi-Fi for remote access
- Read the Story, buy the Kwikset Obsidian Keyless Z-Wave Electronic Touchscreen Deadbolt
- Watch the Video, buy the Maximus Answer DualCam Video Doorbell Buy on Amazon, BestBuy, or Home Depot
- Read the Story, buy the Nest Protect Smoke/Carbon Monooxide Detectors
- Watch the Video, Read the Story, Buy the Nexx Smart Alarm Controller and receive a 15% discount
- Watch the Video, buy the Reagle Smart Deadbolt Lock and the Reagle Gateway
- Watch the Video, buy the Toucan Battery-powered Video Doorbell
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Ring Pro Video Doorbell
- Read the Story, buy the Ring Chime
Smart Cameras – Smart Cameras, Video Doorbells, Indoor Cameras, Outdoor Cameras
- AVstart WiFi Home Security Camera 1080P Wireless HD IP Camera Security Surveillance with Night Vision
- DJI Osmo Pocket Handheld 3 Axis Gimbal Stabilizer with integrated Camera, Attachable to Smartphone, Android (USB-C), iPhone
- DJI OSMO Pocket Expansion Kit
- EACHSHOT Universal Counterweight for Zhiyun Smooth 4 / Smooth Q/Feiyu Vimble 2 / DJI Osmo Mobile 2 / Evo and Other Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer
- EVO PRO 3 Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer works with iOS & Android Smartphones, great for iPhone+ models
- Kasa Cam 1080p Smart Home Security Camera
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Maximus Camera Floodlight – Floodlight with Camera and Motion Sensor
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Maximus Smart Security Light – Attractive Outdoor Lighting with Camera and Motion Sensor
- Read the Story, buy the Ring Stick Up Cam
- Read the Story, buy the Ring Solar Panel for Ring Stick Up Cam
- Read the Story, buy the Samsung SmartCam HD Pro
- Read the Story, buy the Sengled Snap Security Camera
- Solar Panel for Ring Stick Up Cam and Reolink Argus 2 – alternative solar panel for Ring Stick Up Cam
- Watch the Video, buy the Toucan Rechargeable Battery-Powered Wireless Outdoor Security Camera
- Wyze Cam Pan 1080p Pan/Tilt/Zoom Wi-Fi Indoor Smart Camera
- Wyze Cam 1080p HD Indoor Wireless Smart Home Camera
- Wyze Cam V2 with Wyze Sense Starter Kit
Smart Home Accessories and Tools – Motion sensors, Water Leak sensors, Temperature sensors, Energy Monitors, Batteries, Smart Stud Finders, etc.
- Watch the video, buy Airthings:
- C by GE Wire-Free Motion Smart Sensor, Battery Powered Motion Sensor
- Dome Water Leak Sensor
- Ecolink Z-Wave PIR Motion Detector Pet Immune, White – PIRZWAVE2.5-ECO
- Eve Degree – Connected Weather Station with Apple HomeKit
- Read the Story, buy the GE Z-Wave Plus Wireless Smart Door Sensor
- Read the Story, buy the GE Z-Wave Plus Smart Motion Sensor
- iHome iSS50 5-in-1 Smartmonitor
- Phillips Hue Smart Motion Sensor
- Rainforest Eagle Smart Meter Gateway
- Watch the Video, buy the Sense Energy Monitor
- Watch the Video, buy the SensorPush G1 WiFi Gateway – Access your SensorPush Sensor Data from Anywhere via the Internet
- Watch the Video, buy the SensorPush Wireless Thermometer/Hygrometer – for iPhone or Android
- Watch the Video, buy the SmartDry Wireless Laundry Sensor
- Read the Story, buy the Utilitech Water Leak Detector (Replaced with Dome water leak detectors)
- Read the Story, buy the Wink Door and Window Sensors – These are newer models
Smart Kitchen – Smart Kitchen Gadgets and Meal Kit Apps
- Read the Story, buy Blue Apron – a better way to cook and eat Meal Kit
- Read the Story, buy the Chef Steps Joule Sous Vide
- Read the Story, buy the iDevices Kitchen Thermometer
- Read the Story, watch Video Unboxing and Video Cooking, buy the Martha & Marley Spoon – Cook Better Live Smarter – Meal Kit
- Meater – Watch the Video, buy the
- Read the Story, buy the Sun Basket – Healthy Cooking Made Easy – Meal Kit
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Vitamix A3500 Brushed Stainless Blender
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Vitamix Perfect Blend Smart Scale and Recipe App
- Read the Story, buy the Weber iGrill2
Smart Solutions– Blinds, Irrigation, Garage Door Opener
- Read the Story, buy the Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener MYQ-G301 – Version for those not using HomeKit
- Read the Story, buy the Chamberlain Group myQ Smart Garage Hub Add-on Door Sensor MYQ-G0302 (Works with MYQ-G0301 and 821LMB Only)
- Watch the Video, buy the Flume Water Monitor: Smart Home Water Monitoring to Detect Leaks & Track Water Usage in Real Time
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Guardian by Elexa Leak Prevention System
- Read the Story, buy the Liftmaster 888LM Security+ 2.0 MyQ Wall Control – replaces your garage open button, used with HomeKit bridge
- Read the Story, buy the LiftMaster MyQ 819LMB MyQ Home Bridge – HomeKit bridge
- Home Inventory Made Easy with HomeZada
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the MySmartBlinds Automation Kit + Solar Panel
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the MySmartBlinds Automation Kit
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the MySmartBlind Solar Panel Charger
- Watch the Video, buy the MySmartBlinds Smart Bridge
- Watch the Video, buy at 15% Off with this link, the Nexx Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Controller NXG-200
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Orbit B-hyve 21004 Smart Hose Faucet Timer with Wi-Fi Hub – Your first purchase, provides the hub
- Read the Story, watch the Video, buy the Orbit B-hyve 21005 Bluetooth Hose Faucet Timer – Your second purchase, additional hub not needed
- Watch the video, buy the Orbit B-hyve XR 16-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller
- Watch the video, buy the Orbit B-hyve XR 8-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller
- Read the Story, buy the Petcube Bites Pet Camera with Treat Dispenser
- Read the Story, buy the Rachio 3 Wi-Fi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller – Latest model
- Streamlabs Smart Home Water Monitor with Wi-Fi – Detects Leaks & Water Usage
- Watch the Video, buy the Walabot DIY Plus – Advanced wall scanner, stud finder – For Android Smartphones
- Watch the Video, buy the Walabot DIY Plus Deluxe Bundle
Water, Heating and Cooling – Thermostats, Smart Vents, Smart Fans, Water Monitoring and Shutoff, Smart Irrigation Controllers, Smart Air Filters, Smart Blinds
- AC Infinity AIRCOM T8, Quiet Cooling Blower Fan System 17″ Rear-Exhaust for Receivers
- Watch the Video, buy the Filtrete Smart Filter
- Read the Story, buy the Haiku H Series Fans
- Keen Home Smart Vent
- Keen Home Smart Bridge (Connects the Keen Smart Vents to Wi-Fi)
- Keen Home Temperature Sensor
- Read the Story, buy the Nest Thermostat
Our Video Gear
This is the gear we use currently to make video content for YouTube, Facebook and other online site. You’ll need an iPhone or Android smart phone to complete the camera system. When assembled you’ll have an easy to carry gimbal stabilized camera with the smart phone as the display and the mic used for directional recording (which is important in noisy environments). We edit the video primarily on our 27″ iMac straight from the SSD because you need lots of processing power and storage speed. We do bring along a MacBook Air when we travel primarily to check out the video and copy the files each night from the camera SD Card to the SSD so we have two copies.
- Buy all on our Amazon shop
- 2019 DJI Osmo Pocket Handheld 3 Axis Gimbal with Integrated Camera
- PGYTECH Phone Holder Plus for DJI OSMO Pocket
- Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone with Rycote Lyre Shock Mount
- (Alternate tripod) PGYTECH Osmo Pocket Mini Tripod
- (we use this one) EVO Gimbals GS-150 Mini Professional Tripod with Swivel Ball Head
- Neewer LED Softbox Lighting Kit
- Samsung T5 Portable SSD – 2TB
- DJI CP.OS.00000017.01 OSMO Pocket Expansion Kit
- iMac 27″. Primary machine for producing. More RAM the better.
- Final Cut Pro X video editing software
- MacBook Air. Secondary travel machine, ok for making smaller videos when using the Samsung T5 SSD.
- iPhone XS Max – used as the screen for the Oslo pocket, though handy for short videos or pictures.
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