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, […]
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What 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 GuideSmart Home Trends: A House that Learns
It seems like everywhere you turn, people are talking about smart stuff. Your smartwatch is talking to your smartphone, and both may be communicating with your smart home. If this sounds like a lot of digital gibberish, the good news is a lot of the connected devices inside the home can send commands on your […]
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. […]
Get the GuideSmart Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Home Automation, Security and Décor
Smart lighting, LED bulbs, wireless light switches… those are all great things for inside the home, but can you do smart lighting outside the home? The answer is, of course, yes. In fact, outdoor lighting control is not much more complicated than indoor lighting control, and often uses exactly the same devices, but if you […]
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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 […]
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Automating your home’s lights is one of this year’s biggest home technology trends. Every week there are new launches for individual products or whole house lighting systems designed to make it easier to operate and customize your home’s lighting. Once you’ve deciding that automated lighting control is something you want for your home, the next […]
Get the GuideVocca Makes Any Bulb into Smart Lights for Home Use
This little adapter can turn any bulbs into voice-activated smart lights for home use.
This little adapter can turn any bulbs into voice-activated smart lights for home use.
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A primer on smart lighting and why you want it in your home.
Get the GuideNinja Sphere Looks to Take On Boring Home Automation Hubs
The stylish option includes in-home location data and a gesture control interface.
The stylish option includes in-home location data and a gesture control interface.
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