I’ve got a problem. I’ve got a roof full of solar panels, and my electric bill is still over $500 a month during the hot Florida summer. So, in this video I’m going to do something about it by using Home Assistant and a few different power monitors from Emporia to figure out why in the world I’m using so much power and then reduce that consumption using automation, ideally without ...

During Prime Day, I bought 16 budget soundbars under $100 to find out which ones are the best, and this video has all my favorite themes: a clear winner, cheap products outperforming name brands, and gut feelings backed up by cold hard measurements. But if you’re just here for the conclusion, the Ultimea Poseidon M60 is the right soundbar for 90% of people and the remaining 10% should get ...

Replacing an ordinary lightbulb with a security camera seems like an easy and convenient way to keep an eye on your property without adding wiring, but when I reviewed them in 2023, they were all pretty much garbage with bad video quality, terrible apps, and even worse lighting. Fast forward to 2025 and security camera name brands like Wyze and Lorex have made their own lightbulb cameras. So, I ...