The new SmartThings Hub V3 also known as the SmartThings Hub 2018 is here in Canada with the official Canadian release on Oct 10th.  With the new model release, the question is what’s new.  So we’ll take a look at the SmartThings Hub V3 vs V2 but first a bit about the product.   SmartThings

Gas fireplaces are normally controlled by a toggle or paddle switch that looks like a high voltage switche.  However upon closer inspection the switch is typically only controlling low voltage or acting as a contact closure.  This makes gas fireplace control using Zwave difficult as Zwave switches operate at line voltage. Often the solution involved

As of Sept 25th, we just received a small shipment of Honeywell DBCAM-TRIM, the thin version of the very popular video doorbell from Skybell.  Our backorders have been filled and we have a limited quantity of inventory on hand to fill new orders.  This item is still backordered with the vendor and distribution channels so

Firmware is the “operating system” of your Foscam camera or NVR and just like Windows or your smart phone needs updates for new features and to ensure optical security, so too does your security camera or NVR.   While you may not be worried about the newest features afforded by the latest updates, it is critically

We have inquiries daily for a ZWave smoke detector for Canada.  A Canadian ZWave smoke detector will allow ZWave enabled home automation systems to create triggers, email or text alerts and scene activations in case of smoke or a fire.  The problem is that until now there has not been a Canadian certified Zwave smoke

Routers can hang, computers can crash, servers can blue screen and digital signage can glitch.  At home this is a pain but in business these problems are critical and if no-one is close by, how long does it take to get a tech on site?  Dataprobe’s iBoot Internet web remote power switch takes care of

If you have an older Insteon Hub and are looking for the Insteon Hub Upgrade in Canada, we have good news and bad news. The bad news is that Insteon only runs this program directly.  Their upgrade ispriced in $USD with potential shipping, duties and customs issues, with warranty returns being the buyer’s responsibility. The

While our main courier has traditionally been UPS, some clients require Canada Post delivery for convenience, due to a PO box address, etc.  With the Canada Post strike looming we had suspended the Canada Post shipping option.  Today, Canada Post and the union have announced a 30 day cooling off period so we can confidently

We have yet another batch of Ring Pro Video Doorbells coming in to stock in the next few days so don’t hesitate to place your order, we will fill it as soon as they hit our dock.

There are a number of automaton controllers supporting technologies including Insteon, Zwave and Zigbee, and a number of different popular home automation controllers.   While it makes sense that an Internet connection can be used for remote control, email or SMS alerts, many automation controllers require Internet access for much more.  We can break this