Power management company Eaton introduces the All-Pro MS180BT sensor, a Bluetooth-enabled motion sensor that lets users control their outdoor security lighting from the convenience of a mobile app. The sensor is compatible with any LED or incandescent security lighting product that uses a standard ½-inch threading connection. Related: How to use motion sensors outdoor for […]
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4 Basics Rules of Home Lighting Design
Even though lighting design can greatly improve a home’s appeal, it is a seldom done. Every room in a home can benefit from a thoughtful lighting design, but as with any art form, it can be a challenge to tackle on your own. Here are the four basic elements of lighting design for anyone interested […]
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 […]
Get the GuideLutron’s Light Fixture Solutions Create Luxurious Environment for a Utah Couple
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 […]
Get the GuideHome of the Week: The Ultimate Automated Halloween Decorations: See How A DIYer Put It All Together
It’s Halloween night and the trick-or-treaters are out in full force. How do you entice candy seekers to visit your house? Or maybe you turn off all the lights to keep them away. Ashu Gholkar of Moorpark, Calif., created a fantastic automated Halloween display that appeals to everyone—it’s both gentle and welcoming for young kids […]
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