The humble garage door has been the smartest device on the block for decades. Why? Garage-door openers of course. Yes, the boring old motorized garage door is probably the first smart home gadget you ever owned. Ok, well, it’s not all that smart. All it does is open and close a door, but it’s pretty […]
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5 Ways to Start Your DIY Home Automation System for Under $50
These DIY home automation starter products are both easy and affordable.
Get the GuideSavant Embraces DIY With The $499 Voice-Controllable Savant Remote and Hub
With $90M in venture capital, Savant has migrated from high-end custom home automation to DIY with the $499 voice-controllable Savant Remote and hub.
When venture capitalist KKR plowed $90 million into the home automation manufacturer Savant Systems: one year ago, we all knew where it was going: away from the ultra high-end smart-home systems that put Savant on the map, and towards a kinder, gentler business that embraces the mainstream market and now, for the first time, DIY. […]
Get the GuideHands On: Lowe’s Iris DIY Home Security and Home Automation
If you believe installing your own home security system is too difficult, there’s a good chance that newer systems on the market will prove you wrong. I’ve been using the Iris system by Lowe’s for a few weeks for a new home automation review, and above all what strikes me about this package is how […]
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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 […]
Get the GuideInsteon Packs All Sorts of DIY Home Automation into Connected Kit
The DIY home automation solution includes everything you need to smarten up your home.
There are a variety of DIY home automation products that are designed to put you on the path to a much smarter home. Some offer security features, while others are basically just some type of dongle that can sneak a little control into everyday appliances. Insteon offers a really scalable solution, with an endless amount […]
Get the GuideEnhance Your Schlage Lock with Wink DIY Home Automation
The lock maker has new features for use with the DIY home automation app.
The lock maker has new features for use with the DIY home automation app.
Get the GuideLutron Caseta Is Now the 2nd DIY Smart Home Hub with Apple Homekit
Lutron adds Apple home automation functionality to Caseta Wireless Smart Bridge with Apple Homekit, enabling Siri control over Lutron lights and shades.
Apple Homekit isn’t officially launched yet, but companies are still lining up to be part of that DIY home automation family. Lutron announced this week that a new version of its Caseta Wireless Smart Bridge will include Apple Homekit compatibility, and the company is offering a starter kit at Apple stores for $229. Lutron launched […]
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Don't worry about a smart thermostat; check out these cool air conditioning gadgets.
Don’t worry about a smart thermostat; check out these cool air conditioning gadgets.
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