Security systems consistently rank high on homeowners’ list of must-have home technologies. With many systems now designed to be installed by do-it-yourselfers, it’s become increasingly easy and affordable to protect your home and loved ones. Honeywell has jumped on the DIY bandwagon with a system that has the ability to be controlled via Amazon Alexa-based […]
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A good home security system is the cornerstone of any smart home. Thanks to manufacturer striving for interoperability among various smart home devices, a home security system is able to communicate with a variety of products–video doorbells, light switches, thermostats, and more. It makes sense then, that Amazon should get into the security business. The […]
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Smart locks have been around for some time. Home security systems have existed even longer. It seems like the two would be perfect duo for protecting your home. But they’ve operated largely as two independent entities. The lock did its thing; the security system did its thing. Finally, the two home protection products are merging […]
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One of the best ways to deter burglars and vandals is to make your house seem occupied and active. But how do you accomplish this while you’re away on vacation, short of hiring a house sitter? A new device from Mitipi promises to give your vacant home a dose of domestic reality. It can make […]
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Smart locks have been widely available for some time for the front door. And that’s a good thing given the fact that most break-ins happen through the front door. To offer even greater home protection, Yale Locks & Hardware brings the security and convenience of its keyless electronic locks exclusively to Andersen hinged patio doors. […]
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The claim to fame of most smart thermostats is the ability to efficiently heat and cool and home. A new smart thermostat from Alarm.com does this plus a much more. Unveiled at CES 2018 recently, the thermostat proactively detects and responds to common home maintenance problems before they escalate into big-ticket home repairs. Issues like […]
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Security cameras do a good job of keeping watch over your home, but what if you could see things unfold throughout the entire neighborhood. Vivint Smart Home offers a solution that lets you link to a network of shared residential cameras positioned throughout an entire neighborhood. From the free mobile app, called Streety, you can […]
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At least 13 people died as the result of a devastating fire in a Bronx apartment building last week. Could simple IoT (Internet of Things) devices prevent such disasters in the future, or at least slow the spread of flames and reduce casualties? During CES 2018, it makes sense to explore some new smart-home solutions […]
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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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You have a feeling that someone has stepped into your backyard. In the past, you might have switched your TV to its dedicated “surveillance camera” channel to view the action. It was simple process of tapping a button on a handheld remote, but Logitech has simplified the task to a simple voice command. The company’s […]
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