Verizon has launched its home monitoring and control system using Z-Wave wireless mesh technology.
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Is Energy Savings Tech Becoming Ubiquitous?
Technology to help us save energy is being integrated in a range of home electronics.
Is Energy Savings Tech Becoming Ubiquitous? Technology to help us save energy is being integrated in a range of home electronics. Here’s what it means.
Get the GuideGE Provides a Peek at an Energy Efficient Future
With smart appliances and energy management, GE sees the connected home as the way to save energy.
GE is looking at both targeted and whole-house energy management solutions, and some products such as the Nucleus energy manager could be made available in 2011. Many will have to wait for smart appliances, though.
Get the GuideWeighing Wired Against Wireless Lighting
Which kind of lighting control system is right for you? Here’s a rock-’em, sock-’em five-round smackdown to determine your winner.
Which kind of lighting control system is right for you? Here’s a rock-’em, sock-’em five-round smackdown to determine your winner.
Get the GuideSome Things Never Change
A dynamic industry such as custom electronics can, at times, be very stagnant.
A dynamic industry such as custom electronics can, at times, be very stagnant.
Get the GuideSolar-powered Wireless Networking in the Future?
ZigBee plans for ‘Green Power’ networking devices.
ZigBee plans for ‘Green Power’ networking devices.
Get the GuideClimate Control Essentials
You'll never have to worry about comfort levels again.
Owners of new homes have come to expect that the temperature upstairs will be several degrees higher than the temperature downstairs. But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can live in a home that’s comfortable on every floor by installing a zoned heating/cooling system.
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"Arrested Development" comes to life as a builder uses the intricate systems in his own home to attract new customers.
“Arrested Development” comes to life as a builder uses the intricate systems in his own home to attract new customers.
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