
Discover the Future of Smart Living
A home should be complex – without being complicated. At NexHome, I delve into the exciting world of home technology and share my experiences. Whether it is smart home devices, innovative appliances or simply interesting finds, my mission is to help you navigate the world of home products and make informed decisions to enhance your living space. Here you will find:
- In-depth product reviews
- Insightful opinions
- Practical how-to guides
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Recommended High quality noise-cancelling headphones. Introduction I recently had the good fortune of acquiring a pair of Bose QuietComfort Headphones from a work event. Needless to say, I was excited to try them out. Unsurprisingly, the headphones lived up to…
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Don’t Rely on DHCP for Smart Home Devices
Use manual IP/Host Name assignment instead. Introduction When it comes to managing your home network, many of us don’t think much beyond connecting the router Wi-Fi or plugging in an ethernet cable. Your phone, computer, and smart TV all connect…
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Hubitat Room Lighting with Linptech Presence Sensor
Introduction I have talked a lot about how much I like presence sensors. I think it is also pretty clear that I like Hubitat Elevation and its advanced automation capabilities. In this article I will show you how I have…
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Build a Smart Home Without a Voice Assistant
I have recently started asking myself “do I really need a virtual voice assistant?” Introduction Voice assistants like Siri, Google and Alexa are often the first step towards building a smart home. Afterall, it’s “just ask” right? They integrate with…
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Roku Express Product Review
Recommended A user-friendly product with a low cost. Introduction Many TVs these days come with apps and streaming services. If, however, your TV does not have these capabilities, it is easy to add with a plug-in streaming device such. I…
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Should You Buy Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or Z-Wave?
Zigbee Best balance of price, easy-of-use, compatibility, and availability; but don’t let that deter you from Wi-Fi or Z-Wave if that’s what’s available. Introduction I’d like to start by stating that most smart homes are built from a mix of…
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Motion Sensor or Presence Sensor: Which is better?
Presence Sensor More sensitive and faster response times Introduction Motion Sensors have been on the market for a long time. They are the hallmark of smart home security and automation. More recently, presence sensors have become abundantly available. Overview Feature…
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Linptech/Moes Human Presence Sensor Product Review
Recommended Highly sensitive presence and illuminance sensor Introduction Human presence sensors have a great little addition to my Smart Home. I have now purchased 4 of these devices and will likely pick up some more in the future. I found…
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Smart Bulbs or Switches: Get it Right on the First Try
Answer (most of the time): Smart Switches Best when you need to control multiple bulbs at the same time They do not get disabled when the light switch is turned off Avoid if: You do not want to mess with…

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