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Brian Foster

Brian reviews outdoor smart home tech — cameras, sprinklers, lighting, the lot — using the same gear he's installed in his own backyard. He writes about what actually survives a winter, what's worth the premium, and which "smart" features turn out to be marketing fluff.

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Smart Sprinklers: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Buying

Lawn & Garden Tech

Smart Sprinklers: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Buying

Smart sprinklers sound like a $200 gadget that pays for itself. They mostly do — but here's the honest version of what…

Brian Foster May 1, 2026 4 min read

Smart Outdoor Lighting: A Plain-English Guide to What Actually Works

Smart Outdoor Lighting: A Plain-English Guide to What Actually Works

Smart outdoor lighting is one of those categories where most reviews are written by people who haven't tried it through a real…

Brian Foster May 1, 2026 4 min read

Why Outdoor Camera Setup Trips Up Most People (And How to Avoid It)

Why Outdoor Camera Setup Trips Up Most People (And How to Avoid It)

I've installed seven outdoor cameras across three houses now, and the same five things trip people up every time. Here's how to…

Brian Foster May 1, 2026 2 min read

Eufy E340 Review: Is This Outdoor Camera Actually Worth It?

Eufy E340 Review: Is This Outdoor Camera Actually Worth It?

Honestly? I went into testing the Eufy E340 expecting another okay-but-not-great outdoor camera. Six months in, here's the actual verdict — and…

Brian Foster May 1, 2026 3 min read