Technology today is making a bigger impact on our lives than ever before and, in many cases, can establish a green footprint by reducing the amount of energy resources our homes use. Adding electronic systems to use less energy may seem contradictory. But there are many devices available now that can lead to a greener, more energy-efficient way of life. When these devices are combined and integrated with a smart home automation system, a sustainable ripple effect occurs, including positive effects on the environment and your wallet. The following smart home products exemplify how technology can enhance not only the comfort and conveniences in your home, but also make it a greener place to live.
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Is the Nest Thermostat for You?
The Nest thermostat is one of the most popular smart home gadgets. It gets even better when combined with home automation.
The biggest thing to come to home heating and air conditioning systems in the last decade is the Nest Thermostat. Who could have predicted that a thermostat could generate so much excitement, but it has. The Nest is one of the most well-known smart home devices on the market, and often is the first smart […]
Get the GuideSmart Appliances are the Latest Additions to the Best Smart Homes
New smart appliances tap into the Internet of Things to keep you more connected and efficient.
Home automation systems and smart home devices are hot topics now. That market has reached a point where almost anyone can use their iPhone or Android device to control their home’s lights, operate their motorized shades, control their whole-house music or arm their security system. But has that same level of integration and smart functionality […]
Get the GuideSmart Home Apps: Are smartphones and tablets the answer to your home control prayers?
Every industry has its watershed moments: those singular innovations that come along and shift the landscape virtually overnight. For owners of smart homes, that moment came in June 2007 with Apple’s unveiling of the first iPhone. A second and perhaps even more significant moment came when Apple announced the first iPad in 2010. In a little over seven years these two devices, along with competing products from dozens of other manufacturers, have become so ubiquitous that it’s easy to forget just how recently they came to market. What is not so easy to overlook is the impact these devices have had on the smart home environment.
Get the Guide10 Key Features of a Home Automation System
The ability to manage your home’s electronic systems from one main control system can make your household run smoother, feel better, and save energy. The trick is to find a system that will meet all the demands of your household, now and in the future. Most systems can be tailored by a home systems integrator […]
Get the GuideIs Your Smart Home Safe? Testing Smart Home Security
Is your DIY smart home system opening you up to security risks? Or are you the problem?
The three pillars of the smart home are convenience, reliability and security (actually I made these up, but stick with me for a while anyway). If your smart home systems and devices don’t deliver on those three criteria, are they worth it, and worse, are they creating more problems than they solve. Possibly, according to […]
Get the GuideNinja Sphere Looks to Take On Boring Home Automation Hubs
The stylish option includes in-home location data and a gesture control interface.
The stylish option includes in-home location data and a gesture control interface.
Get the GuideGetting Started with a DIY Home Security System
If you want to make your home a little safer and have more peace-of-mind, an inexpensive DIY home security system may be for you.
New smart home products and DIY security systems are springing up everywhere these days, especially after the home tech extravaganza that was this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Among smart home systems, one of the most popular sub categories is home security. In the US, home security is the factor that most motivates people to install […]
Get the GuidePella Enters Home Automation Market with Window and Door Sensors
Premier window and door manufacturer introduces a Z-Wave-based window and door sensors and smartphone app.
Pella Windows and Doors, the name we’ve recognized since 1966 as a leading provider of quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and replacement applications, has branched off into totally new territory: home automation. It’s a big move for a company with strong roots in the construction industry, but one that they’re entering with […]
Get the GuideNortek Security & Control Debuts GoControl-Branded DIY Smart Home Lineup
The new lineup will cover security, access control, HVAC and much more.
The new lineup will cover security, access control, HVAC and much more.
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