Here we are in 2016, 14 years since the Sonos brand launched, and but with a thousand other audio brands on the market, Sonos is still the leading maker of wireless speakers. Why’s that? Well, for starters, the Sonos products are very good (this editor has them in several rooms of his house). They set […]
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How to Choose the Best Wireless Multiroom Audio System
You have lots of rooms in your home or apartment, so why would you want a stereo system only capable of playing in one room? In the old days (well, not that long ago) people bought a stereo, set it up in one room, and then maybe added more speakers, lots of wire, a speaker […]
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Adding a smart home system to your home requires a little understanding of how wireless networks and mesh networks operate.
The home automation systems of today, especially the DIY smart home systems, differ from the professionally-installed systems of several years ago in that newer technology is primarily wireless. We’re all so accustomed to wireless access 24/7 through our home Wi-Fi networks and our cellular data networks that we expect our smart home systems to be […]
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In 2008 EH visited the home of Giants’ QB Eli Manning. Now with a repeat match up, we revisit this story about his Crestron-controlled home.
Get the Guide10 Key Features in a Home Automation System
The ability to manage your home’s electronic systems from one main control system can make your household run smoother, feel better and save energy. The trick is to find a home automation system that will meet all the demands of your household, now and in the future. Most systems can be tailored by a custom […]
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Television makers are spending more time than ever on the designs of their sets— thin bezels, shiny chrome, anything to add some pizazz to your entertainment center. Makers of other components like DVRs, set-top boxes, even receivers, are paying more attention to how their products look in addition to how they work. After all, who […]
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Television makers are spending more time than ever on the designs of their sets— thin bezels, shiny chrome, anything to add some pizazz to your entertainment center. Makers of other components like DVRs, set-top boxes, even receivers, are paying more attention to how their products look in addition to how they work. After all, who […]
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These home theater systems can rock the block and all of Mother Nature.
These home theater systems can rock the block and all of Mother Nature.
Get the GuideHands-On: Sengled Pulse LED Bulb with Built-in Bluetooth Speaker
Is integrating an LED smart light bulb with a Bluetooth speaker a bright idea? We check it out.
Get the Guide7 Most Important Features in a Media Player and Manager for Music and Movies
The system that's easy for you to use will be the one you use most frequently
A good media management system needs to be able to collect, organize and deliver all your music and video content and make it available in the place you most want to enjoy it
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