As the world starts to move towards greener forms of energy, we see increasing focus on advancements in solar panels. Here are three key technologies that could change home solar technologies in the future, according to the website electrek.co. The Solar Shingle We have been hearing about the Tesla Solar Shingle for a while and […]
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10 Game-Changing Technologies for Your Smart House
The smart house landscape has change profoundly over the years; here are the top 10 technologies that have had the biggest impact.
A lot can happen in a short amount of time in the smart home marketplace. What was once new quickly becomes outdated. New companies with new ideas enter and fold seemingly overnight. But these 10 technologies have had a major impact on how we live at home. They’ve shaken up the home enviromement and are […]
Home Security Systems: Wireless GetSafe System is Portable and DIY Friendly
Professional monitoring, cellular backup, and simple installation the hallmarks of home security systems like GetSafe.
GetSafe Home Security brings to market a wireless home security system that is proving ideal for both homeowners and renters. It’s ultra-simple to install and offers GetSafe Home Security’s UL-Certified professional, 24/7 alarm monitoring service, including AT&T cellular backup, for just $35 a month. This system will be a welcome reprieve for those who shudder […]
Schneider Electric Wiser Energy System Tracks Your Home’s Usage
Wiser Energy System from Schneider Electric shows you where you're wasting energy so you can change your consumption habits.
When looking to take control of your household energy usage, knowledge and understanding are power. By knowing when and where you use the most energy can help you nip costly energy-gluttonous habits in the bud and help you use every dollar to the max. Schneider Electric’s Wiser Energy System help homeowners so this by providing […]
6 Easy Ways to Save 30 Percent on Your Next Electricity Bill
It's possible to save big on your electricity bill when you incorporate these and other smart home devices.
Did you save 30 percent on your energy bill in 2017? If you didn’t, you are lagging behind … well… at least according to a recent article in Business Day. In that article, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that houses worldwide dropped their energy consumption anywhere from 10 percent to 30 percent, which can […]
How to Hide a Soundbar: Put it in the Ceiling
The DaVinci Group debuts a innovative new way of mounting a soundbar—in the ceiling.
Look, up in the sky (or in this case, the ceiling)… it’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s a… soundbar? Jeff Francisco, president and CEO of The DaVinci Group, Inc. (TDG) might not be Superman, but he can lay claim to inventing an entirely new product category: the in-ceiling soundbar. TDG’s full $1,000 Skybar system uses three […]
Want Better Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)? Buy a Smarter Thermostat
A smart thermostat like one in Aprilaire’s line of Wi-Fi Automation Thermostats can improve the indoor air quality of your home.
As the outdoor temperatures in most parts of the country spiral downward, families are spending more time indoors. It’s a time when indoor air quality becomes a chief concern. In the past, discussions of a home’s indoor environment typically revolved around the temperature of the air. While temperature remains a critical component to the overall […]
Make Your Own Homebrew or Wine With These 3 High-Tech Inventions
Have some extra space in your home? Turn it into a home winery or brewery and create your own homebrew with ease.
By Mike Elgan, Houzz Anyone can make beer and wine. In fact, people have been brewing beer for at least 7,000 years and making wine for even longer. In the ancient world, beer and wine were daily beverages for aristocrats and indispensable components of religious ceremonies. Before the industrial revolution, both were routinely […]
Shining a Spotlight On The Ring Floodlight Cam
Ring floodlight cam combines motion-activated security with two LED floodlights.
Surveillance cameras have come a long way in their ability to see at night, but shining a little light on the situation never hurts. Understanding the need for surveillance cameras to be able to see and capture footage under dark conditions, Ring created a solution that combines a camera with a pair of floodlights. The […]
DIY Smart Home Project: Do-It-Yourselfer Designs and Installs His Own Whole-House Music System
CasaTunes musicBox whole-house audio system delivers music to 14 listening areas, streams through AirPlay, controlled from a mobile app.
There are many whole-house music systems on the market designed to be installed by do-it-yourselfers. What they have in common is a wireless topology. Music can be streamed to the speakers wirelessly. It makes for a fairly simple installation, but any professional A/V installer will tell you that nothing beats a speaker that’s physically wired […]
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