Why We Use Google Home for Our Smart Home (in Germany)
We run a multi-brand smart home with one app—Google Home. Why we chose it over brand apps, the routines that stick, and easy family sharing—no hub required.
Smart Home: Devices (from Amazon.de) That Worked in Our Stuttgart Apartment
When we moved to Germany, our “smart” apartment suddenly wasn’t. From EU-rated plugs to Wi-Fi bulbs, these Amazon finds finally made everything work again — and we wish we’d bought them sooner.
Smart Home: What Worked in Germany (from Our U.S. Setup)
Moving a set of smart devices from North America to Europe wasn’t easy. As two tech professionals working in the speech industry, have a voice-equipped smart home was essential. Here’s what worked (& what didn’t work) in Germany for us.