It’s one thing to hear about a home automation system from the company that manufactured it; it’s another to listen to the thoughts about the system from the people who actually use it. Manufacturers are quick to claim that their automation systems are easy to install and even easier to use, but are they really? […]
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House of Marley Wireless Speakers Apparently, House of Marley wants to be jammin’ with the audiophile crowd. The company recently released One Foundation wireless speakers. This high-end option is obviously designed for discerning listeners—at least the ones with $1,000 to burn on a wireless Bluetooth speaker. However, this isn’t just some ordinary Bluetooth speaker. It’s […]
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The latest DIY home automation gadget will soon support Apple HomeKit and Siri voice commands.
The latest DIY home automation gadget will soon support Apple HomeKit and Siri voice commands.
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The upcoming DIY home automation system has a redesigned controller, a new multisensor, and an Indiegogo campaign.
The upcoming DIY home automation system has a redesigned controller, a new multisensor, and an Indiegogo campaign.
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The Insteon hub is best for controlling a house full of lights with custom scene settings.
Get the GuideSmart Home Trends: Home Automation Systems Go Mainstream
What was once an amenity that people with big pocketbooks could afford is now within the financial realm of most households. What used to be an home improvement that required endless visits from a professional installer can now be up and running in a couple of days. What used to involve reading a manual to operate is now so intuitive that even tech newbies can use it with ease. These are just a few of the positive changes happening in the smart home systems marketplace. Across the board, manufacturers have broadened the appeal of their systems by lowering prices, implementing new technology, and offering increasingly attractive packages. Here is a closer look at some of the industry trends that are helping turn smart home systems from a small niche luxury into a mass market amenity.
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The upcoming DIY home automation system is focused on learning instead of programming.
The upcoming DIY home automation system is focused on learning instead of programming.
Get the GuideZ-Wave DIY Smart Home App Goes Up Mount Everest to Prove a Point
Can a DIY smart home system really be operated from thousands of miles away, in bone-chilling conditions?
Is your smart home system smart enough to be powered from the top of Mount Everest? I’m actually not sure what the two have to do with each other, but DIY smart home device maker FIBARO is sending mountain climber Mariusz Malkowski up the world’s highest mountain, and they’re sending an iPad with him, with […]
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The upcoming smart home hub is compatible with a slew of products thanks to Z-Wave, ZigBee, Bluetooth, and WiFi support.
The upcoming smart home hub is compatible with a slew of products thanks to Z-Wave, ZigBee, Bluetooth, and WiFi support.
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A few of the DIY home automation options include smart door locks and automated lighting products.
A few of the DIY home automation options include smart door locks and automated lighting products.
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