By Justin Solis, Global Product Marketing Manager, Schneider Electric March 31 marked World Backup Day, and we are reminded just how crucial it is to ensure that all the electronic devices in your home receive the backup power and protection they need—something that is often overlooked until it’s too late. In today’s on-demand world, consistent […]
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August Smart Lock Supports Three Voice Control Platforms
The August Smart Lock from August Home Inc., just got a little smarter, thanks to its recent support for Google Assistant on Google Home. With this announcement, the August Smart Lock becomes the first smart lock to support all three leading voice control platforms – Apple HomeKit with Siri, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. August […]
Get the GuideSennheiser Headphones Help You Hear Your TV
Sennheiser headphones arent’ just about easy listening of your favorite music. The company’s new RS 2000 and RS 5000 headphones are designed expressly to help people with hearing problems or who live in homes with bad acoustics hear their TVs better. “These next generation devices focus on giving listeners an intensified TV sound experience. They […]
Get the GuideBest Home Music Systems of 2017
Determining the best home music systems is by no means and easy task. But each year, the judging committee and Electronic House magazine selects from numerous submissions entered by many manufacturers the top products and systems for your home. The judges consider innovation, uniqueness, and practical benefits to end users when choosing the winners of […]
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Building a dedicated home theater offers technology enthusiasts a chance to flex their high-tech muscles, and the homeowner of this 12,000-square-foot house took full advantage of the opportunity. “If there are special events, like you want to watch like the Super Bowl, movies that are still only in the theaters, or the premiere of Game […]
Get the GuideLeviton Launches Wi-Fi Lighting Products
Leviton Manufacturing, a giant in lighting and electrical products, just launched its first Wi-Fi lighting products, including three in-wall and two plug-in switches/dimmers under the Decora Smart brand. The line is just the beginning of a complete Wi-Fi ecosystem for mass-market home automation, which includes a new DIY-friendly app called My Leviton, as well as […]
Get the GuideVirtual Reality Headset Helps You Design Your Home Theater
Virtual reality headsets aren’t all fun and games. A new service from Andrew Lucas London and its sister company Andrew Lucas Studios is enabling consumers to “walk through” their new home theater or smart home by donning an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. At the same time, they receive an estimate on how much the […]
Get the Guide3D Printing Creates Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
By employing a 3D printing process, Alienology Audio has made its T3TRA speaker all in one piece without any seams or joints. According to Alienology, this eliminates conflicting vibrations and resonances. Because the unibody frame is 3D printed, the material is absolutely uniform in density at all points. The company says it is intentionally using […]
Get the GuidePhilips Hue and the Health Benefits of Smart Lighting
Smart lighting like the Philips Hue smart bulb is able to make our lives more convenient, no doubt. Being able to tap one button on a smartphone to activate a group of lights as you enter your house is quicker and easier than strolling through the house to tap multiple individual wall switches. It’s also […]
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In a recent Forbes article, a few CIOs, CTOs and tech executives from the Forbes Technology Council laid out their own smart home predictions for the next game-changing innovations. Here’s a hint: they’re not talking about immersive sound and virtual reality. They’re talking about AI for physical health, preemptive repair and interactive GPS technology. AIs […]
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