Welcome to your one-stop resource for keeping your family safe, your home smart, and your life fun! At Safe Smart Living® we demystify the confusing world of smart home living, personal finances, wearable tech, security and identity theft by getting you up-to-speed fast so you can make better decisions. All the tools you need to save time, money and headaches, together under one roof!
Trying to decide if you should go with DISH Network over cable, another satellite service, or cutting the cord altogether? DISH offers more extensive programming options than cable, including productions from other countries and programming in other languages. It also offers more than 290 channels, multiple language options and HD quality local channels. But is DISH worth making the switch?…
Who will take care of your children if you and your spouse meet an unexpected demise? What will happen to your assets, like your home, savings, family heirlooms and investments? No one wants to think about end-of-life issues, but it’s up to you to protect your family the way you see fit; otherwise, you’re taking …
Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, even the occasional snowpocalypse can leave you stranded in your home for days or even weeks. Are you prepared if a disaster hits? You’ll be glad you planned ahead, and it doesn’t get more basic than making sure you and your family have a sustainable food supply. We’ll give you the lowdown on how to prepare emergency food supplies and, if you’re too busy to DIY, we’ll give you some of our recommendations for the best emergency food kits on the market…
Who’s really watching you when you’re online? These days, it’s virtually impossible to know. Advertisers, marketers, cyber stalkers, potential employers, even your own neighbors could be tracking your online behavior. And until our lawmakers pass more specific cybersecurity legislation, we’re all at risk. What can you do to protect your privacy and identity? Consider installing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service on your computer and mobile devices, especially when you are traveling. For a low monthly fee and easy installation you can protect yourself from Big Brother…
SkylinkNet is one of the least expensive security systems on the market, and there are no contracts or monitoring fees. So why isn’t a security system more people are using? They say, “You get what you pay for,” but is that true in this instance? We’ll give you the lowdown including our firsthand experience…
If there’s somewhere Americans should feel safe, it’s where they spend much of their day: on the road. Our driving safety page brings you everything from the best dash cam, car accident and drunk driving statistics you should be aware of, to the future of driving with the self-driving car…
When it’s time for vacation or the holidays the last thing you want is to worry about a home break-in. These tips will give you peace of mind while you’re spending time with loved ones or relaxing on vacation…
Tired of coming home to a dark house? Worried that you left the iron on? Want to make it appear as if someone is home? All of this can be solved by integrating smart plugs, outlets and switches into your home. You can turn electronics on and off from your smartphone and set a schedule for a regular routine…
How do you want to use your smart speaker? Do you plan on using it with other apps, having your own personal DJ, learning a wealth of knowledge or something else? Your answer to this question will determine the best smart speaker for you. We’ve taken a stance on which one we think is best, but that doesn’t mean the other speaker might not be a better fit for your household…
Purchasing a security system used to mean having a stranger enter your home, drill a bunch of holes in your walls and charge you over $100 for installation alone. Forget that! There are many home security systems comprised of wireless components so you can say goodbye to the stranger and hello to a simple installation process…
