One of the biggest challenges of adding technology to a home is finding and comparing the many options available. You can scour the Internet for hours and still leave scratching your head. While the selection of home automation systems may not be as immense as stereo speakers or smart TVs, it’s still impressive … and […]
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Insteon 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 Guide3 Reasons a Security System is a Great Starter Home Automation System
Home monitoring can be the gateway to home automation
There are a lot of reasons why a home security or home monitoring system is a great way to get your feet wet when testing out the best home automation solutions.
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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.
Get the GuideHelping Smart Devices Play Well Together in an Automated Home
If you have a router in your house, you’re familiar with Wi-Fi, the communications protocol that enables your smartphone to stream music from the backyard and your laptop to access email from the living room couch—or wherever you happen to be in your house. This wireless networking standard has untethered us from cabling for our communications needs, and has become so pervasive in American homes that manufacturers have implemented the technology into all kinds of devices. With a Wi-Fi chip embedded in it, a light switch can be controlled from an app on your smartphone, for example. But as most people have likely experienced, Wi-Fi can be finicky. Connections can drop unexpectedly, products located far away from the router might lose signal, and as more and more devices join a Wi-Fi network, the communications highway becomes increasingly congested and slow.
Get the GuidePiper nv Packs Automation and Night Vision into Wireless Home Security Cameras
These wireless home security cameras include 180-degree night vision, a 3.4-megapixel camera sensor, and Z-Wave support.
These wireless home security cameras include 180-degree night vision, a 3.4-megapixel camera sensor, and Z-Wave support.
Get the GuideIncipio Announces 3 Smart Home Solutions for HomeKit
The new Wireless Smart Outlet, Light Bulb Adapter, and Power Strip all work with Apple’s home automation solution.
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The company behind DISH Network is showing off a home automation system that combines security, thermostats, and more.
The company behind DISH Network is showing off a home automation system that combines security, thermostats, and more.
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The list of compatible brands also includes Honeywell, Lutron, Sylvania, and others.
The list of compatible brands also includes Honeywell, Lutron, Sylvania, and others.
Get the GuideClare Controls Taps into Z-Wave for ClareVue Lighting
The new wireless lighting option is part of the cloud-based ClareHome automation solution.
The new wireless lighting option is part of the cloud-based ClareHome automation solution.
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