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10 Smart Home Security System Add-ons
Electronic door locks, more sensors, lighting options and more ways to beef up home security systems.
Imagine using your smartphone to see who’s at your front door while you’re thousands of miles away. Or hearing a unique beep when a door or a pool gate opens. Or having your home’s lights turn off automatically when you leave. Many of these “smart” home features are possible with security systems. They aren’t just […]
Get the GuideMeet Your 5 Biggest Home Energy Hogs
Here’s the good news: The biggest energy hog in your house is not your flat screen. And it’s probably not your home theater system—unless you’re pumping out watts by the thousands. There are ways to save energy on those suckers, but why not concentrate your high-tech energy-efficiency efforts on the appliances and devices that the […]
Get the GuideHome Automation Roundup
Your smart home starts with a good list of home automation options
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 […]
Get the Guide2015 Motorized Window Shades Buying Guide
Motorized blinds and drapes started out as luxuries available mostly to those living in mansions and penthouses, but, today, increased competition, new hardware, advanced technologies, and a variety of materials and price points have put this former extravagance within reach of virtually every homeowner. Whether you’re considering motorized shades or drapes because they are easier […]
Get the GuideHome Lighting 101: How to Add Lighting Control to Your Home
Want to freshen up the appearance of your house, enjoy greater convenience and save some energy to boot? Then you should look into a lighting control system. A lighting control system can automatically dim your lights, enact preset “scenes” so only the fixtures you need come on, automatically turn on and off lights so you […]
Get the GuideHome 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 GuideThe Minimalist Master: Master Suite Gold
OUT OF ALL THE ROOMS IN THE HOME, THE MASTER SUITE demands the aura of sanctuary above all others. But creating such an escape doesn’t mean that technology must be relegated to the basement home theater or outdoor music system. Instead, the owners of this award-winning master suite—a couple that also lives in a luxury […]
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The device/app combo can control motorized window shades from iOS and Android devices.
The device/app combo can control motorized window shades from iOS and Android devices.
Get the GuideHow Can Smart Home Systems Save Energy?
New smart home systems and gadgets take advantage of the Internet of Things to help you save energy.
Saving energy, whether the fuel for heating your house or electricity that powers your lights, is an increasingly important issue these days. While it seems obvious that the simplest way to save energy is just to use less, in practical terms it can be a lot more difficult. Smart home systems and devices can help […]
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