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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Home Lighting Automation: Remote Control Lighting, Motorized Shades & More
Get answers to your questions about home lighting automation, remote control lighting, motorized shades and more
A home lighting automation system dims and brightens light fixtures and smart blubs to certain settings, and goes beyond simply mounting dimmers on your walls. With the best home lighting automation system you’ll be able to adjust multiple areas or rooms at the same time from one device, such as a smart phone or tablet […]
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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A YEAR AGO is when it started, with a splurge on a wireless speaker system for our newly purchased home. Then a few months later, it was a web-enabled, tiny portable security camera—a product which, much to my annoyance, allowed my husband to access it remotely and talk to me through it. At this point, […]
Get the GuideNuTone Mixes Home Automation System Under Smart Home Series
The new home automation system combines security, energy savings, convenience and control.
The new home automation system combines security, energy savings, convenience and control.
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The Oracle Lighting controller offers 11 pattern changes and 100 options for speed.
The Oracle Lighting controller offers 11 pattern changes and 100 options for speed.
Get the GuideD-Link Connected Smart Home Hub Welcomes WiFi and Z-Wave Devices
The company plans to launch the smart hub, along with three sensors and a WiFi Siren.
The company plans to launch the smart hub, along with three sensors and a WiFi Siren.
Get the GuideThe Incandescent Bulb Ban: What Happens When LED Lights Replace the Incandescent Light Bulb?
Two industry professionals sound off
Bring on the LED Light Bulbs! The U.S. lighting industry has been broadly supportive of the so-called “ban” on household incandescent light bulbs, known as The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, for several reasons: 1. It set the stage for new products and an expansion of the lighting market. 2. The legislation was […]
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EVEN WITH THE BEST, most intricately designed and programmed dimmable lighting control system installed in your house, the effectiveness of your intended ambiance will often be at the mercy of sunlight. For this reason, it’s wise to complement your smart lighting products and systems with motorized window treatments. Sure, it’s possible to manually open and […]
Get the GuideParks Says 64% of Smart Devices Connected to Security or Home Control
A new report also claims that 4 percent of U.S. households will have a smart controller by the end of the year.
A new report also claims that 4 percent of U.S. households will have a smart controller by the end of the year.
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