Recently, we gave you “10 Smart Home Apps That Make You Want the Apple Watch.” Well, just in case you were looking for an 11th option, there’s eKeypad Alarm. This new Apple Watch app works specifically with Elk M1 Gold, Elk EZ8 and Ness M1 alarm systems. Made by eKeypad Mobile Solutions, the eKeypad Alarm […]
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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 […]
Get the GuideSmart TVs for Sports Lovers
If you’re a sports fan in the market for goods or services that fuel your favorite obsession, you don’t have to look far these days. Most banks offer debit cards decorated with your favorite team’s logo. There are even match-making apps designed specifically to help you hook up with local fans who share your tastes. […]
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1. A video projector usually requires more maintenance than a TV does. The light bulb in a projector will age and dim over time and will eventually need to be replaced. As it dims you might need to make adjustments to the projector’s picture settings to keep the brightness at the correct level. 2. Projectors […]
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Home systems integrators are awesome. They really are. They’re masters at designing and installing complex electronic systems into homes that mesh perfectly with you and your family’s schedule, routines, and lifestyle. But as with anything you purchase for your home, there’s bound to be a breaking-in period, when you learn to use the system—and possibly […]
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The Insteon app will be standard on Windows 10 laptops shipping later this month.
What’s the use of having a smart home system if you can’t access it from remote locations? Almost every device has some sort of smartphone app these days. That said, Toshiba wants to make it part of the PC experience as well. Starting at the end of this month, all new Toshiba laptops will come […]
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Here are 10 smart home apps worth putting on your wrist — and most of them are free!
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Wolverine Data Wireless Outdoor Speakers For your ever-changing music listening needs, Wolverine Data offers the WIOS-5.8. These outdoor speakers are portable and wireless, and use both standard 5.8GHz wireless and Bluetooth technology to crank out sound. The system uses a transmitter to deliver that sound to the speakers. If you have a clear line of […]
Get the GuideMotorized Shades: 9 Top Features for Motorized Shading
No matter how big or small, or the style or the application, there are a few key features that every type of motorized shade should possess. Here are the top nine: 1. Simple to Use The tech world is realizing that if you make something easier, people will use it. That’s what automation and motorized […]
Get the GuideMotorized Shades: Smooth Operators
It’s a common thought among design and technology manufacturers that if something is easy to use, people will want it. That idea is what made iPhones, Keurig coffeemakers, and the Roomba so popular. The same goes for motorized window shades, and consequently, the most important consideration when shopping for one is usually how you control […]
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