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 […]
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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 […]
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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 GuideIglooControl Ditches the Wireless Thermostat for Whole-House Temperature Control
The new climate management system goes beyond a single wireless thermostat.
The new climate management system goes beyond a single wireless thermostat.
Get the GuideGreen Homes: Getting an Efficiency Boost from Smart Home Systems
Technology today is making a bigger impact on our lives than ever before and, in many cases, can establish a green footprint by reducing the amount of energy resources our homes use. Adding electronic systems to use less energy may seem contradictory. But there are many devices available now that can lead to a greener, more energy-efficient way of life. When these devices are combined and integrated with a smart home automation system, a sustainable ripple effect occurs, including positive effects on the environment and your wallet. The following smart home products exemplify how technology can enhance not only the comfort and conveniences in your home, but also make it a greener place to live.
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The wireless thermostat also works with duct dampers, sensors, ceiling fans, and more.
The wireless thermostat also works with duct dampers, sensors, ceiling fans, and more.
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The OS will work with new touchscreens, climate control and other pieces of smart home systems.
The OS will work with new touchscreens, climate control and other pieces of smart home systems.
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Control4's new Zigbee smart thermostat comes with a much improved user interface for the control system's app.
Control4 home automation has always had a smart thermostat to integrate with its home automation system, and for a long time has supported third-party wireless thermostats as well (yes, Nest too). At the ISE 2015 conference in Amsterdam the company is (finally) launching a home-grown successor to its original smart thermostat that controls virtually all […]
Get the GuideIs Home Energy Management Finally Going Mainstream?
New advancements around thermostats, wireless, home automation and more energize market.
New advancements around thermostats, wireless, home automation and more energize market.
Get the GuideSavant Introduces SST-W100 Wi-Fi Thermostat
The digital thermostat allows for personalized heating and cooling schedules.
The digital thermostat allows for personalized heating and cooling schedules.
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