There is a solution for just about everything when it comes to building out a smart home. You can automate lights, plugs, security, HVAC, entertainment, and so much more. But…
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Control is, obviously, one of the most important variables in a smart home system. Gathering enough devices to be able to create enhanced groups and automations is one thing, but…
Smart homes and scene controllers go together like syrup on waffles. Once you have so many devices that can interact with each other, it only makes sense to be able…
Energy monitoring is an important feature for smart home builds that allows users to keep an eye on what parts of the home contribute the most to their energy bills.…
When it comes to discussing “range” and the various devices in your house, you typically think about how effective your Wi-Fi network is. However, with some smart home scenarios, this…
It’s fun running into a remote that works well with Z-Wave or Zigbee setups. There are options out there, but not all of them maintain solid connectivity while also sporting…
Abode has been slowly expanding on the products it has to offer within its smart home ecosystem. The iota smart hub came out in 2019 offering an all-in-one solution with…
Nobody wants to come home to a flooded home. It can happen at so many failure points, such as your water heater, sinks, tubs, laundry area, or from random pipes…
The appeal of hosting your own smart home hub solution is quite appealing once you realize the sheer amount of freedom and flexibility it gives you. Assuming you have the…
Project CHIP (Connected Home Over IP) has received a new look with a complete rebrand, now known as “Matter”. An interesting move as the alliance inches its way toward releasing…