Today’s average home has a plethora of connected devices. And all smart home products, such as laptops, smartphones, TVs, electronic door locks, and thermostats, require a solid, reliable networking infrastructure to function at their full potential. Most home networks today are usually comprised of an Internet connection to the house, which links to a wireless […]
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Home Energy Management Takes More than a Smart Thermostat
So you went out a bought a Nest smart thermostat. You open the app a couple of times each day to turn the temperature up or down, and feel good about the money and energy you think you’re saving (this article states that for most users, a Nest will pay for itself in two years, […]
Get the GuideAutomatic Blinds or Motorized Shades Make Windows Smart and Efficient
Motorized shades and blinds can be part of a complete custom home automation system, or they can be added one room at a time, as your budget or needs require.
Get the GuideSmart Lighting Scenes for Home Automation and Lighting Control Systems
Most people think of their home lights as things that get turned on, off or dimmed as needed, but not as a design and lifestyle element that can be programmed to fit a family’s moods, activities or schedule. That’s what smart lighting control systems do. They can light your home and yard, but they can […]
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If you’re looking to broaden the horizons of your Philips hue lighting system, check out the following apps.
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These outdoor light fixtures include remote control, motion activation, and a 720p HD camera.
We’ve always said that smart lighting can be a great addition to any home security setup. Having lights that tie into a whole-house system or have motion-activation allow you to light up some of those darker areas in and around the house. Besides remote control, some: options even have timers or triggers, so it will […]
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Get the GuideWhat Are the Best Bargains in Smart LED Light Bulbs?
Wireless LED light bulbs and wireless smart lights are among the easiest lighting control products to install and use in your house. However, with prices like $60 for the popular Philips Hue lights, they’re not cheap. One of the motivations (beside the cool factor) to switch to smart LED light bulbs from boring old dumb […]
Get the GuideGreat DIY Home Automation Ideas for Beginners
Smart home systems, or home automation systems, once were expensive luxuries (and professionally installed and custom programed systems still can be), but today many DIY home automation products are actually very practical and reasonably affordable. If you hadn’t thought much about adding smart home devices to your home, here are seven home automation ideas for […]
Get the GuideSmart Light Alternatives: Can These LEDs Outshine Philips Hue Lights?
When Philips launched the original Hue smart light bulbs, they were revolutionary products for several reasons. First, they were LED bulbs at a time when LED was a new thing. Second, they were one of the first smartphone controlled lights for DIY users. Finally, and most importantly, they changed colors. That was the cool part. […]
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