Automating your home’s lights is one of this year’s biggest home technology trends. Every week there are new launches for individual products or whole house lighting systems designed to make it easier to operate and customize your home’s lighting. Once you’ve deciding that automated lighting control is something you want for your home, the next […]
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Smart Locks and Keyless Locks Are Opening Doors to the Smart Home
With home security as the most powerful driver in the adoption of smart home systems, it’s no wonder that the world of smart locks is growing. First off, of course, is the question—what is a smart lock? A smart lock isn’t just a keyless door lock. In fact they all (well, most) accept keys (though […]
Get the Guide4 Cool Things You Can Do with Philips Hue Lights
Now that Philips Hue lights have finally added a portable product (the Hue Go), there’s hardly anything you can’t do with them. From the basic original Hue LED smart bulbs, to the light strip, and lamp-like things, the Hue Beyond, the company has covered most of the lighting device categories, and invented a few as […]
Get the GuideYonomi Brings Cool Home Electronics Together Under One App
The free mobile app can combine cool home electronics including the Nest, Sonos, the Philips hue, and more.
The free mobile app can combine cool home electronics including the Nest, Sonos, the Philips hue, and more.
Get the GuideHomeKit is Coming: How Will Apple Home Automation Be Different
Ever since Apple obliquely announced that it was getting into the smart home automation biz with the launch of something called HomeKit, home-automation enthusiasts and tech analysts (as well as potential partners, manufacturers and competitors) have been on edge waiting for more information. What is Apple HomeKit? Will an Apple home-automation platform be better, worse […]
Get the GuideNortek Plans Full Line of GoControl Smart Thermostats
The communicating programmable thermostats will feature WiFi and Z-Wave connectivity.
The communicating programmable thermostats will feature WiFi and Z-Wave connectivity.
Get the GuideNew Book: A Complete Guide to Buying, Owning and Enjoying a Home Automation System
This book walks you step-by-step through the process of automating your home.
This book walks you step-by-step through the process of automating your home.
In this inaugural book about home automation you’ll learn how to incorporate the right types of products and systems into your house to achieve a new level of comfort, convenience, safety and efficiency.
Get the Guide5 Smart Home Systems for Your Summer House
Before you take off for that summer getaway, consider packing one of these smart home systems or gadgets.
Before you take off for that summer getaway, consider packing one of these smart home systems or gadgets.
Get the GuideStart Your Smart Home with a Z-Wave Light Switch or Z-Wave Dimmer
Among the many decisions you need to make when starting out on your first smart home automation project is choosing the wireless protocol you’ll implement in your house. Actually, most people choose a system, rather than the wireless protocol, and then need to shop around for devices that work with that system. Either way, there’s […]
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Home technology and custom smart home installation expert Joe Whitaker offers tips on wireless lighting control
Wireless lighting control systems and new DIY smart home products, including wireless smart bulbs or wireless dimmers, are proliferating in the tech market now, and are enticing homeowners to add smart home systems to their own homes. Is a wireless lighting system something you can handle yourself or do you need a professional installation? There […]
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