Home lighting is one of the most dynamic elements of a smart home. Over the past several years, it’s undergone some major improvements. Energy-efficient LED bulbs all but wiped out their incandescent predecessors. The operating systems of whole-house lighting solutions went from that of a closed architecture to an open platform to enable cross-communication with […]
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Google Assistant, along with other voice-control platforms like Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri, is gaining steam as a smart home control solution. According to a study by Parks Associates, consumer adoption of voice assistants more than doubled from 2015 and 2016. Based on this growing popularity, manufacturers have been developing and introducing voice-controllable smart home […]
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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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The Smart Light Switch Pro from iotty sure has good looks going for it. A contemporary Italian design makes it eye-catching rather than an eyesore. Plus, it’s built with the ability to be automated so that really all you need to do is sit back and admire it. The switch isn’t available just yet. It […]
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U.S Army Staff Sgt. Lucas David Cifka was on foot patrol in Afghanistan when he stepped on a pressure plate improvised explosive device (IED) that took both of his legs and broke multiple bones. More than 30 surgeries later, Sgt. Cifka decided to settle down in Canyon Lake, Texas, with his wife and son. That’s […]
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Daylight Savings time: it’s a blessing and a curse. You get to roll back the clocks and relish an extra hour of sleep, but when it’s 5 p.m. and completely dark…well… it’s a bit depressing. The shorter days we’re experiencing don’t have to be such a downer. Now is the time when good lighting in […]
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It’s logical to harbor some amount of skepticism for smart light bulbs when their biggest claim to fame is their ability to shine in a “rainbow of colors” and that you can choose those colors from a mobile app. This might be a fun feature that might impress a few friends, but it’s hardly the […]
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If there’s one thing that can make your home look instantly more elegant, it’s a smart lighting system. Noon Home offers a solution that make your home lighting look as if it was designed by a professional, but you install it and configure it yourself. It is the first product to be launched by the […]
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On August 21, 2017, the U.S. will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1979, and everyone will be vying for the best view possible. One of the best things you can do to ensure a great experience is to limit all artificial lighting—in other words, dim those house lights to a low intensity level. […]
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