Sometimes you want technology to look as good as it functions. When it comes to the best thermostat, a lot of them… well, a lot of them aren’t very attractive. In most cases, this is the piece of the Electronic House that you really wouldn’t want to call attention to. Well, times are changing—and so […]
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Home 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 GuideMeet the 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat
The latest Nest Thermostat is thinner, with a bigger, better display.
The third time’s a charm! The Nest Thermostat has become one of the hottest energy products in the Electronic House, thanks to all of those high-tech learning features. Now the company is making even more tweaks, in order to bring your home to a whole new level of comfort. Today, the company debuted the 3rd […]
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Insteon Apple HomeKit-Enabled Automation Hub Insteon is offering a smart home hub that works with Apple Homekit, as well as a new app that works with the Apple home automation platform. Announced in June 2014, HomeKit allows users to control devices individually or in pairs, all via Apple’s Siri voice assistant. This means you can […]
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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 […]
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Alarm.com Smart Thermostat Up to 3 stages of heat; cooling: 1, 2 stages; heat pump: with auxiliary; fan Geo-services, temperature presets, Precision Comfort sensor support, triggered automation Z-Wave-compatible, batteries or common wire Apps: Android, BlackBerry, iOS, Windows Phone $149; www.alarm.com Allure EverSense Forced air, heat pump, gas; electric: 1, 2-stage heat, 1, 2-stage cooling; […]
Get the GuideNest Debuts Nest Cam, $99 Nest Protect & New Nest Thermostat Features
The Nest Cam DIY security camera is slicker than the Dropcam, while the Nest thermostat can now help to avoid frozen pipes.
The Nest Cam is slicker than the Dropcam, while the Nest thermostat can now help to avoid frozen pipes.
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How the two smart home devices playing nice can be used to your advantage.
Back in June, Nest Labs announced plans to buy Dropcam for $555 million. Now that the deal is done and the checks have been cashed, the two products just started playing nicely together. What exactly does that mean to you? Let’s look at two things you can do now that your Nest products work with […]
Get the GuideLogitech Now Plays with Nest Protect and Rheem EcoNet in Complete Harmony
The Harmony can be integrated with every Nest product, Rheem EcoNet water heaters, and much more.
The Harmony can be integrated with every Nest product, Rheem EcoNet water heaters, and much more.
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Before you take off for that summer getaway, consider packing one of these smart home systems or gadgets.
Before you take off for that summer getaway, consider packing one of these smart home systems or gadgets.
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