Smart home technology topics for home and business exploring ways to enhance our lives.
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...
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...
A smart home is more than a collection of off the shelf smart devices and equipment. A fully integrated smart home includes various Internet-connected devices and systems, also known as home automation, that allow homeowners to control and automate their home's...
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...
If you're of a certain age, you probably remember the days of the internet, when watching videos online was equal parts buffering and video. Thankfully, those days are long gone, but thanks to increased remote work and video calls with friends and family, you might...
The smart home concept has changed significantly over the years. It has moved beyond smart home light bulbs and door locks to include more holistic features that work together to power your home. If you're in Connecticut and want to push your smart home to new levels,...
Home audio systems have come a long way since the days of the stacked hifi or even five-disc CD changers. Today, home audio systems can be operated from mobile phones and tablets, speakers are tucked unobtrusively out of sight, and we can get sound quality we could...
Lighting is often one of the last things we think about when we're designing any space, and the space around your home is probably no different. However, when you've spent time, money, and energy making your landscaping and the exterior of your home beautiful,...
The main reasons we as homeowners purchase alarm systems are to protect our homes and more importantly to protect our families. That’s why it is important to weigh your options as you choose an alarm system for your home — not all alarm systems are the same. In this...
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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...
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...
