Can a smart home energy monitor lower your electric bill
Find out how a smart home energy monitor can lower your electric bill by showing which appliances and daily habits use the most power.
8 min
Alex Whitcomb
Alex Whitcomb writes about rooms where people play: theaters, game rooms and the smart devices that tie a house together. He compares choices in plain terms and keeps the focus on how a room gets used.
alex@virtuallyathome.com-
7 steps to smart home security you set up yourself
A step by step plan to set up smart home security yourself that covers the entry sensors, cameras and network settings keeping your house safe.
7 min
Smart light switches or smart bulbs for your rooms
Decide if light smart switches or smart bulbs are better for your home by checking your wiring and seeing how everyone uses the rooms each day.
7 min
Do you need a smart home hub to run your devices
Find out if you need a smart home hub for your devices and learn how the Matter standard changes the way your smart speakers and gadgets connect.
7 min
Gaming chair or office chair for long hours at a desk
Choosing between a gaming chair vs office chair comes down to support and style. Find out which seat suits long hours of working and playing.
7 min
Garage man cave ideas that make a real game room
Find practical garage man cave ideas to turn your raw space into a comfortable game room with the right floors, safe heating and local permits.
7 min
12 game room ideas that work in a spare room or basement
Turn an empty space into a functional entertainment zone with these 12 gaming room ideas covering layouts, seating, storage and soundproofing.
7 min
Is a soundbar with a subwoofer enough for movie nights
A soundbar with a subwoofer delivers clear dialogue and deep bass for movie nights and can stand in for bulky speakers in many living rooms.
7 min
Where to put the speakers in a 5.1 surround sound system
Set up your 5.1 surround sound system with this placement guide to get clear dialogue and deep bass in your living room or dedicated home theater.
8 min
How to set up a home theater in a spare room or basement
Start your home theater setup with a solid plan for seating, screen size, sound, and lighting to turn any spare room into an everyday screening room.
6 min