Smart home technology topics for home and business exploring ways to enhance our lives.
The most expensive wire on a job site is the one nobody ran before the walls closed up. Pre-wiring during framing typically costs 40% to 60% less than retrofitting the same wiring later. This smart home pre-wire checklist for builders covers what to run, when to bring...
Choosing the right home surveillance and security system to keep your family safe is an important decision. With newer options on the market, such as the Ring alarm security system that boasts no contract and affordability, you may be wondering if this is the best...
Home automation has quickly evolved into one of the fastest, largest markets in technology and continues to grow. In fact, the global smart home market is expected to reach a value of more than $53 billion by 2022. As smart technology becomes more sophisticated, new...
Whole-home audio systems are more than just music to a homeowner’s ears — this technology provides convenience, entertainment and functionality to any home. With these systems, you can play high-quality music from any room in your house, at the same time...this is the...
Smart homes improve the efficiency of our day to day activities, can make chores easier, and quite simply, make our time at home more enjoyable and comfortable. With all of the personal upsides, what is the tangible impact of smart technology on home value and appeal...
Are you ready to create the ultimate entertainment room in your home? Home theaters have long been a sign of luxury living, but recently more and more homeowners are adding smart media rooms to their home. If you have the extra space, turning a room into a smart home...
Smart home technology comes with serious perks - added safety, convenience and the optimization of daily tasks - but most attractive to some is the significant cost-savings seen on the monthly electric bill. Here is how to reduce your monthly bills with the help of...
When was the last time you upgraded your home wireless network? If you’re scratching your head at this question, we may be able to help. Most homeowners don’t think of upgrading or replacing their current home network system until it starts acting up..but this could...
Let’s use our imaginations for a moment. Your smart home system kicks off your favorite music through integrated home speakers, the smart blinds open and the coffee maker turns on. You’re ready to start your day. On your way home, you pull into the driveway and LED...
Does this sound like your typical morning routine? Respond to emails Check the weather before getting dressed Confirm appointments for the day Tune into the latest current events on the news Make your morning coffee Now, imagine all of this can be accomplished without...
When you have a home office or run your own business, smart automation is the easiest solution to control and streamline your electronics. If you’ve ever dealt with a technology issue while on the job, you know how frustrating it is to troubleshoot. Poor quality video...
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Is a smart home worth it? It's a fair question. Smart home technology has a real upfront cost. So it's reasonable to want proof of what you get for it. Here's the short answer. For most homeowners, yes. A well-designed system pays off in daily convenience, energy...
Smart home features aren't just a novelty anymore. They now shape how much buyers will pay for a house. In fact, homes with connected smart technology sell up to 35% faster. They also command a 3–5% price premium over similar homes without it. That's a big deal for...
