Just because your house is already built doesn’t mean its not a candidate for some great electronic systems. Wireless options are widely available in just about every category of smart home products, and most are simple enough for handy homeowners to install themselves. Plus, they are affordable. Here are a few ideas you can incorporate […]
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Nest Inspires the Design of New Smart Water Heater Control System
Controlling and maintaining the home’s water heater just got infinitely easier, more convenient and smarter with the launch of the Aquanta Water Heater Controller, a first-of-its-kind system that enables remote and convenient control of a water heater via a smartphone or web-enabled device. As the Nest thermostat does for HVAC systems, Aquanta gives users a […]
Get the GuideJosh.ai: Yeti, Quark Founders Launch $14,000 Voice-Controlled Home Automation System
If you follow developments in IoT (Internet of Things), chances are you’ve heard of Josh.ai by the start-up JStar. The visibility might have something to do with the high profiles of Josh co-founders Alex Capecelatro (CEO), who founded the social-networking app Yeti, and Tim Gill (CTO), who founded Quark, the graphics giant. At the recent […]
Get the GuideYamaha Aventage Receivers Include Wireless MusicCast
Driven by technologies such as 4K with HDR and object-based surround sound, home theater is once again a popular home system choice for homeowners. Combining these formats and technologies with another highly desirable home technology choice—wireless whole-house audio, Yamaha is providing dealers with the ability to meet consumer trends through the installation of a single […]
Get the GuideGoogle, IMAX Partner to Create Virtual Reality for Smartphones
By Jordan O’Brien Google and IMAX are teaming up to create a brand new VR camera to enhance the Android-manufacturer’s newest VR ambition – Daydream. Announced at Google I/O, Daydream is Google’s attempt to take on the likes of Oculus and Steam in the VR arena. The software has been designed to run on a […]
Get the GuideSmart Home of the Year: Gold Winner
*Editor’s note: This project is one of many that will be featured a special digital issue of Electronic House available soon to honor the winners of our annual Home of the Year contest. Inside you’ll tour beautiful and brainy smart homes, amazing home theaters, awesomely automated outdoor entertainment spaces, and more. Keep your eyes peeled […]
Get the GuideApple Music Set to Bring Streaming & Downloaded Audio Together
By Jordan O’Brien Apple Music is reportedly set to get a major overhaul at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), taking place June 13-17, with the new user interface set to bring streaming and downloaded music closer together. According to sources speaking to Bloomberg and 9to5Mac, Apple is looking to leverage the iTunes music service to […]
Get the GuideHow to Use the Weather to Automate Your Home
Manufacturers of home automation systems are pairing up with makers of weather stations to help smart homes run more efficiently and conveniently based on the current temperature, daily forecasts, precipitation, and more. It’s a partnership that makes a lot of sense. According to a recent study commissioned by National Grid, an electricity and natural gas […]
Get the GuideDynaudio Redesigns Contour Series of Loudspeakers
Within the audiophile community Dynaudio has established a reputation as one of the top loudspeaker manufacturers in the consumer audio business. The Danish company built this reputation through its use of its own driver and cabinet designs, and it reinforced its popularity through the professional and automotive audio markets. Updating a product line that has […]
Get the GuideDenon Adds Two Networked Receivers to Line-Up
One of the annual passages of spring in the consumer electronics industry is the introduction of new A/V receivers. Earlier this spring Denon announced the first wave of its 2016 A/V receivers, and now roughly a month later Denon has announced more receivers with the latest additions to its X Series of networked receivers. The […]
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