Motorized blinds and drapes started out as luxuries available mostly to those living in mansions and penthouses, but, today, increased competition, new hardware, advanced technologies, and a variety of materials and price points have put this former extravagance within reach of virtually every homeowner. Whether you’re considering motorized shades or drapes because they are easier […]
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DIY or Professional Lighting Control: 5 Tips to Help You Choose
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 […]
Get the GuideHow to Control Lights with Siri: Review of Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge with Homekit
You use Siri to search for directions, to find nearby pizza shops and to send hands-free text messages, but wouldn’t it be nice to also use Siri for home automation or home control? Sure, there are some patchwork ways to do that, namely with apps like IFTTT and some clever hacking, but I’ve found those […]
Get the GuideWeMo Debuts 3 Osram LED Lightify Starter Kits
The new WeMo-enabled Osram LED Lightify sets feature lighting options for color, outdoors and more.
The new WeMo-enabled Osram LED Lightify sets feature lighting options for color, outdoors and more.
Get the GuideSmart Wireless Dimmers for Smarter Lighting Control and Automation
Wireless dimmers are often a smarter choice than wireless light bulbs for a smart lighting system. We hear a lot about smart light bulbs, especially smart LED bulbs, some that can change colors (like the Philips Hue), some that can play music and some that just allow you to control them from your iPad or […]
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House of Marley Wireless Speakers Apparently, House of Marley wants to be jammin’ with the audiophile crowd. The company recently released One Foundation wireless speakers. This high-end option is obviously designed for discerning listeners—at least the ones with $1,000 to burn on a wireless Bluetooth speaker. However, this isn’t just some ordinary Bluetooth speaker. It’s […]
Get the GuideBuilding a Network for Your Smart Home
Today’s average home has a plethora of connected devices. And all smart home products, such as laptops, smartphones, TVs, electronic door locks, and thermostats, require a solid, reliable networking infrastructure to function at their full potential. Most home networks today are usually comprised of an Internet connection to the house, which links to a wireless […]
Get the GuideHome Lighting Automation: Remote Control Lighting, Motorized Shades & More
Get answers to your questions about home lighting automation, remote control lighting, motorized shades and more
A home lighting automation system dims and brightens light fixtures and smart blubs to certain settings, and goes beyond simply mounting dimmers on your walls. With the best home lighting automation system you’ll be able to adjust multiple areas or rooms at the same time from one device, such as a smart phone or tablet […]
Get the GuideVocca Makes Any Bulb into Smart Lights for Home Use
This little adapter can turn any bulbs into voice-activated smart lights for home use.
This little adapter can turn any bulbs into voice-activated smart lights for home use.
Get the GuideSmart & Green Ball Lamps Give Us Crazy Outdoor Lighting Ideas
This interesting option can throw a funky, floatable curve into all of your outdoor lighting ideas.
This interesting option can throw a funky, floatable curve into all of your outdoor lighting ideas.
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