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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3 Reasons a Security System is a Great Starter Home Automation System
Home monitoring can be the gateway to home automation
There are a lot of reasons why a home security or home monitoring system is a great way to get your feet wet when testing out the best home automation solutions.
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If you have a router in your house, you’re familiar with Wi-Fi, the communications protocol that enables your smartphone to stream music from the backyard and your laptop to access email from the living room couch—or wherever you happen to be in your house. This wireless networking standard has untethered us from cabling for our communications needs, and has become so pervasive in American homes that manufacturers have implemented the technology into all kinds of devices. With a Wi-Fi chip embedded in it, a light switch can be controlled from an app on your smartphone, for example. But as most people have likely experienced, Wi-Fi can be finicky. Connections can drop unexpectedly, products located far away from the router might lose signal, and as more and more devices join a Wi-Fi network, the communications highway becomes increasingly congested and slow.
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The new Wireless Smart Outlet, Light Bulb Adapter, and Power Strip all work with Apple’s home automation solution.
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The ability to blend products from different manufacturers gives automation more versatility, especially for those who want to start small.
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The company is now selling different home technology kits through Amazon.
Revolv is now selling security, comfort, rental and premium kits through Amazon.
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Both companies will produce select AVRs that will integrate with Crestron control systems.
Both companies will produce select AVRs that will integrate with Crestron control systems.
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Home automation for everyone
Who says you have to be rich to automate your home? New systems let anyone control lights, security, thermostats and more.
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Even if you can't afford a complete home automation package, Control4's new HC-300 can serve as a control foundation.
Even if you can’t afford a complete home automation package, Control4’s new HC-300 can serve as a control foundation.
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