Voice control in the home has evolved from a novel concept to a legitimate method of operating various devices that can add real value to your lifestyle. Instead of tripping over the dog as you reach for a light switch in the hallway you can activate the fixtures by uttering a simple voice command. As […]
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Forget about scouring the Earth to find that perfect home tech gift. They’re widely available and at places you probably already frequent. You can buy the perfect sweater, perfume, and socks at Kohl’s … then visit their new “Smart Home Experience” zone, where you’ll find lot of Amazon Echo devices. Head to Target for a […]
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Eaton is a company that has always focused on power and better ways to manage that power. They have been a huge force in commercial and industrial spaces, but Eaton isn’t ignoring the power issues that exist in single-family homes. That’s why it has developed a new home automation hub to help homeowners can more […]
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Smart home technology, when it’s done right, should make your life easier—not harder. You should be able to manage your household more efficiently and handle common tasks quicker than before. In some cases, smart home technology might even solve nagging issues that you’ve been struggling with at home for years. Here are 10 problem-solving smart […]
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Verizon Wireless just launched SmartHub, a 4G LTE router (hot spot) and home automation hub that connects to the Internet via cellular instead of wired broadband. This ensures that if your home’s Internet service is down or you can’t get traditional broadband in your neck of the woods, you can still access and utilize the […]
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Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has offered its SmartThings home automation hub for some time. The company recently decided to give SmartThings a boost recently by adding mesh Wi-Fi networking capabilities to the hub. Called Samsung Connect Home, the all-in-on Wi-Fi and home automation system is available exclusively for pre-order on BestBuy.com. The Samsung Connect Home […]
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You never know what type of article will hit a chord with your readers. Will it be a clever piece about the pitfalls of shouting voice commands to smart devices that will click with visitors to Electronichouse.com? Or maybe a story about how a homeowner transformed his unused basement into a top-caliber home cinema will […]
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IoT (Internet of Things) has taken the home front by storm. Products like smart connected thermostats, lights switches, and security sensors are becoming increasingly more commonplace in all types of residences, as the price of smart home devices continues to decline consumers’ familiarity of and appetite for the technology grows. Research firm Gartner forecasts that […]
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Every time you add a new smart device to your home’s Wi-Fi network, it becomes an increasingly bigger challenge for your router to perform optimally. Sometimes, the router can handle the new additions just fine; other times it struggles, leaving you with dead zones, connection difficulties, and slow downloads. In a smart home, the issues […]
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Many people know the main benefits of smart home technology – it improves energy efficiency, provides home security, etc. – but what many don’t know is how it can help turn you into a better host and ease your holiday preparations at home. Here are a few ways simple smart home devices can save you […]
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