Electric Baseboard Heater Thermostats in Canada: How to Choose
How to choose a thermostat for electric baseboard heaters: line voltage, 120 V vs 240 V, wattage, single vs double pole and smart options.
Thermostat Wiring Explained: R, W, Y, G, C and O/B
What do thermostat wire letters mean? R, W, Y, G, C and O/B explained, common setups, jumpers and finding a C wire.
Doorbell Cameras Without a Subscription in Canada: What You Get
Which video doorbells work without a monthly plan? Live view, free history, microSD and hub storage for Ring, Nest and eufy, and how to choose.
Mesh WiFi vs WiFi Extender: Which Should You Buy in Canada?
Mesh WiFi or a WiFi extender? How each works, why extenders can halve your speed, where to place them and when to choose mesh.
Wired vs Battery Video Doorbell: Which Should You Choose?
Smart devices · 6 min read · updated oct 2026 Wired vs Battery Video Doorbell: Which Should You Choose? By the Pixl Canada install team Short answer Choose a wired video doorbell if you already have doorbell wiring and a working transformer: it never needs charging and it can ring your existing chime. Choose a […]
Doorbell Camera Facing the Street or a Neighbour: Privacy Rules
Smart devices · 7 min read · updated oct 2026 Doorbell Camera Facing the Street or a Neighbour: Privacy Rules By the Pixl Canada install team Quick answer A doorbell camera that sees the sidewalk and the street from your own front step is normally fine in Canada. Trouble starts when it watches a neighbour’s […]
WiFi Dead Zones for Doorbells and Cameras: A Test Checklist
Test WiFi at the mounting point before installing a doorbell or camera. Use a before-and-after worksheet to compare signal, upload speed, live view and alerts.
Smart Home Installation Cost in Canada: 2026 Price Guide
Compare Pixl Canada’s published installation prices for smart cameras, doorbells, thermostats and home WiFi or mesh setup.
How to Install a Thermostat: Step-by-Step Guide for Canada
How to install a thermostat safely: power off, label wires, wire terminal chart, testing heat and cooling, baseboard warnings and pro install from $129.
C Wire Thermostat Guide: What It Is and What to Do Without One
What a C wire thermostat needs, how to check if you have one, Nest Power Connector and ecobee PEK options, baseboard warnings and install cost from $129.