Smart home technology has been in high demand for some time, and that shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to a report by the prestigious market research company Parks and Associates, nearly a quarter of all U.S. homes have three or more smart home...
For New York and Connecticut homeowners, not only do smart home features help make your lives easier and more convenient, but they can also increase your home’s value when it comes to selling. Recently, the Forbes Real Estate Council singled out smart home tech as...
Not too long ago, smart home technology was something you'd expect to see in the movies - or in ultra-high-end luxury homes, but things sure have changed as technology has become more accessible and affordable. As smart home technology becomes more prevalent, people...
If you've ever been in a home with an amazing sound system, you've probably thought about what you could do in your own home to increase your enjoyment. While some homeowners choose to go the DIY route, most would tell you that the home audio installation process is...
If you’ve been hesitant to invest in smart home automation, it's understandable given the most common concerns of cost, complexity and adoption learning curve. While these concerns exist, smart home automation technology continues to evolve, addressing many of these...
According to a UNC Charlotte study that interviewed actual burglars, 80% of all would be burglars will avoid homes with security systems, and 50% would abandon a crime in progress if they heard an alarm system. Combine those statistics with the fact that in...
Greenwich, CT is above average when it comes to safety - in fact, it's safer than 59% of all neighborhoods in America with a crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents. Of those crimes, only 13 of 508 are violent - the rest are largely property related. And while Greenwich,...
A smart home is more than a collection of off-the-shelf devices and equipment. A fully integrated home includes various Internet-connected devices and systems, also known as home automation, that allow homeowners to control and automate their home's functions...
It's hard to believe that just over a decade ago, the closest most NYC homes got to being ‘smart’ was a dial-up internet connection. Now, trends in NYC home automation are lightyears away in security, temperature control, lighting and entertainment to...
There's no denying that the world of work and office life has changed. Many employees are still working at least some of the time from home. Teams have changed, too, with remote workers being a much more common addition to the workforce. However, while your...
An indoor home theater system is a big investment for most homeowners. However, for homeowners in Connecticut, this may be a worthwhile venture if you have a bonus space, such as a basement as it will transform this space, making it more usable to entertain family and...
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The official start of summer is just around the corner, and we bet you're eager to spend more time outdoors. Whether it's dining al fresco, hosting pool parties, or enjoying drinks on the patio, summer offers endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. On those...
Did you know that burglars are three times more likely to target properties that don’t use a security system? Research has found that residences without a home security system increase their chances of experiencing a home invasion than those with home security and...
