Smart home systems, or home automation systems, once were expensive luxuries (and professionally installed and custom programed systems still can be), but today many DIY home automation products are actually very practical and reasonably affordable. If you hadn’t thought much about adding smart home devices to your home, here are seven home automation ideas for […]
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Hands On: Lowe’s Iris DIY Home Security and Home Automation
If you believe installing your own home security system is too difficult, there’s a good chance that newer systems on the market will prove you wrong. I’ve been using the Iris system by Lowe’s for a few weeks for a new home automation review, and above all what strikes me about this package is how […]
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Make your home a smart home with these tips
Automation used to conjure thoughts of a house gone wild, where technology ruled the roost and the décor resembled a science lab. Fortunately, this stereotype has been shattered, thanks to improvements in the technology and a consumers’ growing affinity for home electronics. The bottom line is, automation can add real value to your home, and […]
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Just because you don't own your own home, doesn't mean you can't own your home's sense of security. We highlight the best DIY home security features for apartment dwellers.
Home monitoring systems aren’t just for people who own large homes. A home is anywhere you lay your head down and toss your car keys at the end of the day. Even apartment dwellers want to keep an eye on their valuables when they’re away and want the sense of safety a security system can […]
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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 GuidePanasonic Debuts 4 Home Monitoring Security Packages
These wireless Home Monitoring options allow you to remotely activate appliances, lights and devices, as well as peek in on pets.
These wireless Home Monitoring options allow you to remotely activate appliances, lights and devices, as well as peek in on pets.
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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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Home security system options, upgrades and hot product spotlights.
Learn about home security system options, upgrades and hot product spotlights. Download our free report to lean more about this important technology.
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New home security camera works with Nest and can be a central smart home hub too.
The DIY home security market continues to grow, and the latest entry is LG. What makes it even more interesting is that LG is not going it alone. The company’s first home security system is part of a partnership with professional home security company, ADT. Oh, and the product is a home security camera. LG […]
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What does home monitoring and automation for the masses look like? EH checks out AT&T’s new Digital Life solution.
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