Tours
I Built My Dream Gaming & Desk Setup
I built one room to handle four completely different jobs — gaming, video editing, filming YouTube videos, and a podcast studio.
Aqara
Aqara Soft Sensor Makes Automations WAY Better
Aqara’s new *Soft Sensor* feature can combine multiple smart home devices — including motion sensors, presence sensors, contact sensors, locks, switches, and more — into one virtual sensor for smarter, more reliable automations.
Cameras
Add Almost Any Camera to Apple Home with Scrypted
In this video, I’m setting up Scrypted to bring my existing security cameras into Apple Home without replacing them. I’ll show how I installed Scrypted on a UGREEN NAS using Docker, how it can bridge cameras like UniFi into Apple Home, and I’ll also quickly cover the Home Assistant install option for those already using HA.
Matter
Is This the Future of Locks? (SwitchBot Lock Vision)
SwitchBot just released its new Lock Vision Series, including the SwitchBot Lock Vision and Lock Vision Pro.
Matter
Apple Home at WWDC 2026: What’s New and What’s Missing
Apple announced some updates to Apple Home at WWDC… but the bigger story might be what Apple didn’t say.
Other Products
Can This Robot Mower Handle a REAL Yard? (Ecovacs GOAT)
Robot lawn mowers are getting better, but can they actually handle a real yard without constant babysitting? In this video, I’m testing the ECOVACS GOAT A3000 LiDAR Pro in my own yard to see how it handles real-world obstacles, uneven areas, dog toys, narrow paths, slopes, and edge trimming.
Other Products
BeatBot AquaSense X vs Sora 70: Is the $4,000 Pool Robot Worth It?
In this video, I’m comparing two Beatbot robotic pool cleaners: the Beatbot AquaSense X and the Beatbot Sora 70.
HomeKit Tips & Tricks
The Network Settings That Fixed My Apple Smart Home (Unifi IoT Setup)
In this video, I’m walking through the exact network setup and settings I use to keep my Apple Home, Matter, Thread, and other smart home devices running smoothly. I’ll show how I have my UniFi network configured, including separate VLANs for IoT devices, IPv6 settings for Matter, mDNS, IGMP snooping, Wi-Fi settings, and basic firewall rules for extra security.
Matter
Govee’s NEW Floor Lamps Are Actually Worth It (Floor Lamp 3 + Lantern)
I’m always looking for ways to improve the lighting around my house—especially using accent lighting to change the mood and feel of a space. So when Govee released two new smart floor lamps, I wanted to see how much of a difference they could actually make in real-world setups.