When your penthouse apartment boasts an uninterrupted river view from St. Paul’s Cathedral on one side to Big Ben on the other side, maintaining that magnificent vista is of upmost importance. But when people living in neighboring apartment buildings can see inside to, these same scene-stealing windows can be a huge compromise of your privacy. […]
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3 New Smart Home Devices Controlled by Google Assistant
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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One of the best ways to experience what it’s like to live in a smart home is to see one in action. It’s one thing to read about innovative new technologies like automated lighting, whole-house music, and voice control of home devices; it’s another thing altogether when these electronic marvels can be demonstrated to you […]
Get the Guide10 Best Places to Shop for Smart Home Devices; Best Black Friday Deals
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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Lighting control systems are noted for their ability to automate the lights in your home. Programmed by a professional integrator and linked to the switches in a home, they can provide a remarkable level of convenience and comfort to a household. But there’s another crucial component to great home lighting: the light fixtures themselves. Fixture […]
Get the GuideHome of the Year Winner: Massive Home Improvement Project Features Colored Lighting
The young couple that bought this New York house decided to do a full-gut renovation and wanted to update the entire house with modern technology. The results are so impressive the project was named the Silver Before & After winner of the 2017 Electronic House Home of the Year Awards. See more award-winning homes here […]
Get the GuideSmart Light Switch Features Italian Design, Controlled Via Wi-Fi and Amazon Alexa
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 […]
Get the GuideVeterans Day Exclusive: Elan Smart Home Helps Wounded War Hero
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 […]
Get the Guide5 Ways to Make the Shorter Days of Daylight Savings Seem Longer
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 […]
Get the Guide5 Creative and Useful Ways to Use Smart Light Bulbs
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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