Smart Living & Home Intelligence
The Future of Connected Home Living
Heating and cooling account for roughly half of the average household’s energy consumption. That makes your thermostat one of the most financially impactful devices…
How Smart Thermostats Reduce Your Energy Bills Read MoreThe modern living room is often held hostage by remote control clutter: one remote for the television, a second for the audio receiver, a…
Understanding Smart Home Entertainment Hubs Read MoreThe magic of stepping into a high-end commercial movie theater is the seamless environmental transition: the lights slowly dim as the opening credits roll,…
How to Automate Your Entertainment Experience Read MoreMotion sensors are among the most underappreciated devices in a smart home security system. They lack the visual appeal of cameras and the tangible…
How Smart Motion Sensors Protect Your Home Read MoreFor over a decade, the smart home industry was plagued by the frustration of “walled gardens.” When shopping for a smart device, consumers were…
Understanding Matter and Thread Protocols Read MoreA smart security system that operates in isolation protects your home. A smart security system that integrates with your home automation transforms how your…
Integrating Smart Security with Home Automation Read MoreIndividual smart devices — a connected thermostat, a handful of smart plugs, or motorized blinds — are useful tools. However, true energy transformation occurs…
Setting Up Automated Energy-Saving Routines Read MoreWindows are the architectural crown jewels of a modern home, bringing in natural daylight and connecting our indoor spaces to the outside world. Thermally,…
How Smart Blinds and Shades Save Energy Read MoreWhen homeowners think about home protection, they typically picture security cameras, burglar alarms, and smoke detectors. Yet statistically, you are roughly ten times more…
Understanding Smart Home Water and Leak Detection Read MoreFor years, residential solar was a passive, one-way system: photovoltaic panels generated electricity on the roof, an inverter converted it to alternating current, and…
Understanding Solar Integration with Smart Homes Read MoreAdjusting individual smart devices one by one — dimming the living room ceiling lights, turning on a floor lamp, lowering the window shades, setting…
How to Create Powerful Home Automation Scenes Read MoreBuilding a smart home security system does not require a professional installer or a monthly contract. With the right combination of devices, a clear…
How to Build a Complete Smart Home Security System Read MoreVirtually every television sold today is marketed as a “Smart TV,” featuring built-in streaming apps, Wi-Fi connectivity, and digital voice assistants. Yet, within two…
Understanding Streaming Devices and Smart TVs Read MoreMost people associate energy conservation with sacrifice: shivering in winter, sweating in summer, and constantly nagging family members to turn off lights. Home automation…
How to Automate Your Home for Energy Efficiency Read MoreIn multi-story homes, large residences, or active family households, communicating between rooms has traditionally involved shouting up stairwells, sending text messages to people in…
How to Use Smart Speakers as Home Intercoms Read More