When I was in a home automation system training class a few years ago I made a joke to friends that we spent four hours learning to turn lights on and then another four hours turning them off. It was a joke, but there’s actually some truth to it, because among the things we practiced […]
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What’s the Best Home Control System?
10 steps to getting the home automation system you really need and not the one I tell you you need.
Get the GuideMeet Your 5 Biggest Home Energy Hogs
Here’s the good news: The biggest energy hog in your house is not your flat screen. And it’s probably not your home theater system—unless you’re pumping out watts by the thousands. There are ways to save energy on those suckers, but why not concentrate your high-tech energy-efficiency efforts on the appliances and devices that the […]
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We’ve compiled 10 of some of the most creative home automation setups based on conversations with homeowners and CE pros.
Home automation systems are wonderful tools for managing the common routines of a household. Convenience is one of the main reasons people have home control systems installed. After all, who wouldn’t want the lights to shut off automatically at bedtime or the window shades to close whenever the sunshine gets too intense? Automation settings like […]
Get the GuideBlue Marble Makes WiFi-enabled Gardening System Green
These home control systems use the power of the sun and smart tech to irrigate the garden.
If you’re garden isn’t a big patch of brownness, you probably take pretty decent care of it. Of course, not everyone has the time or the know-how to make a beautiful lawn. Now there are several garden-based home control systems that can make the process of gardening both high-tech and very green. Blue Marble is […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Get the GuideHomeSeer Home Control Systems Now Work with Fibaro Sensors
The three sensors will join a lineup of eight Fibaro devices that work with the popular home control systems.
The three sensors will join a lineup of eight Fibaro devices that work with the popular home control systems.
Get the GuideiAquaLink 2.0 Extends Home Control Systems to the Pool
Zodiac Pool Systems' latest in home control systems puts pool and spa features on any web-enabled device.
Zodiac Pool Systems’ latest in home control systems puts pool and spa features on any web-enabled device.
Get the GuideHomeSeer Packs Z-Wave into HomeTroller Zee S2 Home Control Systems
These home control systems offer built-in Z-Wave Plus and a better performance than its predecessor.
These home control systems offer built-in Z-Wave Plus and a better performance than its predecessor.
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