My thoughts on creating a smart home with minimalist living.

Thoughts of mine on smart and minimalist living, including kitchen, office and living and household items.

Join me, John Goodrich, on in creating a smart home combined with minimalist living. On this website I share my personal experiences and practical insights on how to use smart devices to declutter your life, both physically and mentally.

My thoughts

My experience with the HEANTLE Smart Door Lock, Keypad, Biometric Fingerprint, Silver (2024)

My impressions of the MiLocks XFK-02P Digital Deadbolt & Knob, Polished Brass (2024)

My thoughts on using the Hornbill Smart Lock with Fingerprint and Keypad (2024)

Review: Using the Gateman G-Swipe Biometric Vertibolt Rim Lock (2024)

My impressions of the Yale Assure Z-Wave Keypad Lock with Valdosta Lever (2024)

My thoughts on using the Inkbird IBT-6XS Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer with 6 Probes (2024)

Trying out the Govee Wireless Bluetooth Meat Thermometer with 2 Probes (2024)

Cooking with the Crock-Pot 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker (in stainless steel) (2024)

Review: Using the Instant Vortex Plus 4QT Stainless Steel Air Fryer (2024)

Using the BFOUR Wireless Bluetooth Grill Thermometer with 3 Probes (2024)

My impressions of the SensorPush HT1 Wireless Thermometer Smart Sensor (2024)

My review of the Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station (2024)

My impressions of the Rachio 8-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (with Alexa support) (2024)

My experience with the Ambient Weather WS-8482 Wireless Weather Station (2024)

My experience with the Amazon Light Bulb Camera 2MP HD 360° (2024)

My review of the BEENOCAM Solar 4K PTZ Camera (2024)

My thoughts on using the AOSU Solar Security Camera (2K Wireless Outdoor with auto tracking)(2024)

My review of the ecobee3 2nd Gen Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat with Remote Sensor (2024)

The Home iSB02 Wi-Fi Dual Leak Sensor: My thoughts (2024)

Review: Trying out the HOIDURY Home Security System (8-Piece WiFi Alarm Kit) - (2024)

Using WUUK 2K Wireless Security Cameras (2024)

My impressions of the Kwikset Kevo Smart lock (2nd Gen Deadbolt) (2024)

Using the August Smart Lock Pro (Connect: keyless entry, wifi) (2024)

My experience with the TP-Link Tapo C320WS 2K Outdoor Security Camera (2024)

My experience using the GLOBE Smart Motion Detector (2024)

My experience with the Sifely G2 Smart Lock Wi-Fi Gateway (2024)

Using the MEGAFEIS Smart Fingerprint Bluetooth Padlock (2024)

Great smart coffee maker: My experience with the Hamilton Beach Alexa (2024)

My impressions of the ThermoPro Wireless Meat Thermometer (2024)

My new kitchen tool: the MEATER Plus Long Range Smart Meat Thermometer (2024)

My experience with the Inkbird IBS-TH1 Wireless Smart Temperature Humidity Sensor (2024)

My use of the Eufy Security E220 cameras: great 2K, pan & tilt with AI-driven motion tracking (2024)

My thoughts on the Inkbird IBT-4XS Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer (with 4 probes) (2024)

My thoughts on the Govee Smart WiFi Electric Kettle (2024)

My experience with the TOSHIBA ML-EM34P(SS) Smart Microwave: Stainless steel and compatible with Alexa (2024)

My thoughts on the ESP8266 Weather Station Kit: intuitive sensors & OLED display (2024)

My impressions of the Rain-Bird ESPME3 Smart Irrigation Timer (2024)

My review of the Ambient Weather WS-8482-3107 Weather Station, with WiFi 7-Channel (2024)

My experience with the Smart PIR Motion Sensor: WiFi, USB and battery powered, Alexa and Google Compatible (2024)

My impressions of the HomeSeer HS-MS100+ G2 Z-Wave Plus Motion Sensor (2024)

My review of the Ooma Motion Sensor: great smart security (2024)

My thoughts on the Ecolink Zigbee Wireless Siren Audio Detector (2024)

My use of the Aeotec Multisensor 6: Z-Wave Plus 6-in-1 Sensor (2024)

My experience using the Geeni Hawk 3 HD Outdoor Security Camera (2024)

My experience with the Anova Nano Sous Vide Precision Cooker (2024)

My review of the Chefman Sous Vide: Immersion Circulator with Wi-Fi & Bluetooth (2024)

Smart home cameras

My use of the TREATLIFE 5MP HD WiFi Outdoor Security Camera (2024)

My experience with the LaView 4MP 5G Bulb Security Camer (360° 2K) - (2024)

Using the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera: 2K HDR (FB1001) - my review (2024)

My experience with the NutriChef Bluetooth Wireless BBQ Meat Thermometer (2024)

Smart sensors

My review of the Wireless Smart PIR Motion Sensor: WiFi, TUYA App, No Hub (2024)

My review of the Wireless WiFi PIR Motion Sensor Alarm with 100dB Siren, USB, Alexa Compatible (2024)

Using the Ecolink Z-Wave Motion Detector with Pet Immunity, White (2024)

Using the YoLink Smart Door & Window Sensor with LoRa Technology (2024)

Smart locks

My impressions of the LOQRON Wi-Fi Gateway for Tuya/SmartLife-Compatible Door Locks (2024)

My thoughts on the YR YRHAND Smart Lock: Fingerprint, WiFi, Keyless (2024)

Building a smart garden

My use of the Ambient Weather WS-50-F007TH WiFi Smart Weather Station (2024)

My experience with the Smart SHARP IoT Microwave Drawer (Easy Wave) - (2024)

Great smart security system: the Abode 4-Piece (2024)

My impressions of the Hornbill Pro Smart Lock Set with Keypad and Knobs (2024)

My review of the Rachio 16ZULW-C 16 Zone Sprinkler Controller (2024)

Trying out the LaView 4MP 2K WiFi Bulb Security Camera: Night Vision and Alexa-Compatible (2024)

My thoughts on the Maverick ET-735: Bluetooth Wireless 4-Probe Thermometer (2024)

Using the Litokam 2K 2-Pack Indoor Security Cameras with Motion Detection (2024)

My experience with the Mgmcm Portable Hidden Camera & Bug Detector (2024)

Smart home upgrade: Bought the HomeSeer HSM200 Z-Wave Sensor (2024)

My experience with the Orbit 50022 Automatic Sprinkler System Kit with B-hyve Timer (2024)

Irrigating my lawn with the Rain-Bird ESPME3 Irrigation Timer (2024)

Using the iHome iSB04 WiFi Door/Window Sensor: Battery powered (2024)

My cooking experience with the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker 2.0 WiFi 1000W (2024)

Using the Proteus AQUO WiFi Water Detector with Alerts (2024)

Wireless security simplified: My experience with the ELECCTV 2K QHD Wireless Security Cameras 3-Pack White (2024)

ORIKLON: great WiFi smart door / window that is compatible with Alexa and Google (2024)

My experience with the Hornbill WiFi G2 Gateway Smart Door Lock Hub (2024)

My impressions of the ARENTI 4MP Indoor WiFi Security Camera: 3PCS Pet & Baby Cam (2024)