Imagine using your smartphone to see who’s at your front door while you’re thousands of miles away. Or hearing a unique beep when a door or a pool gate opens. Or having your home’s lights turn off automatically when you leave. Many of these “smart” home features are possible with security systems. They aren’t just […]
Get the GuideCasaTunes Streaming Servers Does every member in your family share the same taste in music? Probably not. That’s why the CT-3 line of media servers from CasaTunes is so appealing. Each of the CT-3 servers delivers three simultaneous streams of audio, and they provide access to local music on Windows, iTunes, and networked Universal Plug […]
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What does home monitoring and automation for the masses look like? EH checks out AT&T’s new Digital Life solution.
Get the GuideBack in 2011, a slick, circular little product called the Nest, made a big debut in the thermostat market. Thermostats make the temperature go up and go down. It really doesn’t seem all that exciting, especially when compared to big screens, loudspeakers, and other items in the electronic house. However, that teeny thermostat went on to become one of the hottest products in the connected home space.
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Wireless audio systems, mostly characterized by products like Sonos speakers, Bluesound or the new Denon Heos wireless audio system, are hot products this year, and for good reason. They make setting up a multiroom audio system easy and fairly affordable. Except for high-end audiophile stereo systems, wireless is the way to go for audio these […]
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When building your home theater, whether it’s your first home theater, or your fifth, everyone thinks long and hard about the main components, especially about picking the best home theater projector, but the accessories are usually considered last. One of the most important home theater accessories, isn’t really accessory; it’s critical, and that’s the projector […]
Get the GuideDo you want more music in your house, but don’t want to run wires down the hall or through the walls to get it? How about sending music outside without having to trench your yard and pipe wires through conduits? Oh, and of course you want access to your digitally stored music collection and favorite Pandora stations, right? Then it’s time to start shopping for a wireless music system. Here are some frequently-asked questions, with answers, about wireless audio, plus a roundup of some great products, many of which have been thoroughly tested by the Electronic House editors.
Get the GuideEven with all of the color choices, light switches aren’t exactly the most exciting part of the Electronic House. Hager is hoping to change the way you look at lighting with its newly launched Berker line. The smart lighting line includes some interesting wiring accessories, designed to add a bit of bling into people’s homes. […]
Get the GuideElectronic House is accepting entries through February 28, 2014 for its popular Home of the Year Awards.
Get the GuideThe new home control options include a remote, Z-Wave support, and better IP camera integration.
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