It’s no secret that the smart home industry is growing at the fastest rate yet. According to various reports, the industry will be worth around a whopping $160 billion by 2023. These reports also suggest that over 300 million homes across the globe will have at least one smart gadget installed by the same year. […]

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Hi, Morning everybody from this part of the world, hope all is good. No major news here, we do have a ‘bank’ holiday weekend, so tomorrow is a holiday, which is great! Hoping for some good weather. Here are this week’s smart home stories: And More Thread Smart Devices 🧵 Yep, I am going to […]

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Honeywell and Nest are without a doubt the most popular manufacturers of smart thermostats. The two companies have been known to manufacture smart thermostats that are both energy efficient and convenient to use.  Among the best-selling smart thermostats from each brand is the Honeywell RTH9580WF Wi-Fi smart thermostat and Nest Learning thermostat. These thermostats have […]

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In recent years, home automation has become very popular among many homeowners. Everyone nowadays is looking to ensure that all their home functionalities happen conveniently.  A smart hub acts as centralized control where you can connect all compatible devices. Equipped with digital voice assistants and a mobile app, you can control all your smart devices […]

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For home automation needs, Google offers users a wide range of Google and Nest products. These smart devices ensure that a Google-powered smart home is both high-performance and runs smoothly.  The list of home automation products offered by Google includes smart hubs and speakers. They include Nest Mini, Google Max, Nest Hub Max, Nest Hub, […]

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Smart home automation is one of the greatest investments any homeowner can make. Home automation ensures that all your home functionalities run with ease while you’re enjoying all the comfort.  One of the most important smart devices you might need or not is the smart hub. A smart is ensures that your smart products from […]

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Apple Homekit is one of the most well-known home automation platforms in the smart home industry. This platform is made purposely for the Apple product owners who want to switch to smart homes.  With Apple Homekit, you can control any Homekit-compatible smart devices from the lights, door locks, doorbells, thermostats, smart cameras to motion sensors […]

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Among the most important smart devices, you can get for your smart home is a thermostat. Regardless of the season, a smart thermostat will intelligently heat or cool your home based on your preferences.  There are many companies that manufacture smart thermostats for the smart home industry. Google Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell, Sensibo, among other companies, […]

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If you opt for Apple Homekit as your smart home automation platform without a hub, you might notice something strange. You can’t actually control some of your smart devices remotely.  This is because they lack a common interface like iCloud that helps your Homekit communicate with your Apple device. You need the help of a […]

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It’s understandable that you might have a limited budget when you decide to purchase smart devices. Otherwise, you want to get the very best smart home device that the category has to offer.  Whatever device you get, you want it to fit your lifestyle and have the best functionality. It could be a smart bulb, […]

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If you’re looking to automate your home, you must have heard about Apple Homekit or Samsung SmartThings. This is because they are by far the most popular smart home automation platforms in the market.  These two brands have managed to stay at the top of the smart home industry for this long is because they […]

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Making the switch to a smart home is one of the best decisions you can make!Here are the different ways to make a smart home: How to Make a Smart Home – Eve Homekit Technologies How to Make a Smart Home – Honeywell Smart Devices How to Make a Smart Home – Meross Smart Devices […]

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The smart home industry is growing rapidly, and new companies are joining every day. All these companies are trying to get a piece of this ever-growing market while also working to provide more automation solutions to their customers.  As a homeowner, it has become a bit confusing to know which brand is suitable for your […]

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When you’re setting up your smart home, besides comfort and convenience, you’re thinking about the affordability of the home automation platform to use.  As much as there are many home automation companies nowadays, some offer relatively expensive smart products compared to others. This is a factor that most homeowners might be skeptical about since they […]

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Making the switch to a smart home is one of the best decisions you can make right now. You want to automate your home so that it can fit your daily routines and schedules. One of the best ways to get started on your home automation is to get a good central hub. A hub […]

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When you decide to switch to a smart home, comfort and convenience aren’t the only things you’re thinking about. You want to ensure that all your central hub and smart devices incorporate total privacy in their functions. The Hubitat Elevation Smart Hub was created for that exact purpose. Not only is this hub among the […]

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With the smart home industry getting overcrowded by the day, it’s understandable to get confused about what brand to go for. Although none of these brands are offering something that stands out, there is one that is guaranteed to offer you reliability and convenience for your home. That brand is Yale, and it’s also the […]

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With the smart home industry growing rapidly, many brands are entering the market to create a name for themselves while also providing automation solutions for users. SwichBot is among the fastest-growing companies in the smart home industry. The company has won many homeowners’ hearts since it launched its Kickstarter campaign back in 2016. If you’re […]

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When you’re building your ideal smart home, you want to ensure that you’re getting your money’s worth and high-performance from your smart devices. With the numerous brands in the smart home market today, it might be quite challenging to pick the best brands for your automation needs. Some brands only specialize in the basics, while […]

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If you follow the smart home industry closely, you must have come across the name Eufy. It is a division of the electronic company known as Anker, and it specializes in manufacturing smart home products to ensure security, comfort, and efficiency in smart homes. From its smart lighting, smart security cameras, smart locks to smart […]

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If you’ve ever wanted to turn your house into a futuristic home, there is no better time than now. Nowadays, their smart technology for almost everything out there, whether it’s smart lights, smart thermostats, smart plugs, smart security cameras, smart speakers, or smart doorbells, there are various devices to choose from. While most of the […]

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While setting up your dream smart home, one of the most important things to consider is security. You want to ensure that your home will be safe whether you’re around or not. Many smart home brands and platforms have made security their main thing and have unveiled several products towards the same, but none of […]

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Eve Homekit is a line of smart home devices that integrates and works well with Apple Homekit. Since its introduction, the smart home platform has been manufacturing high-end products to ensure that homeowners ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and comfort in their smart homes.  With recent updates, Eve systems incorporate the Thread wireless connection standard into their […]

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In recent times, smart homes have become increasingly popular among many people. This might be down to the fact that they provide an elevated sense of comfort, convenience, and safety for homeowners.  Many tech heavyweights have joined the race to control the smart home industry. Among those companies include Google, Apple, Amazon, and Xiaomi. Xiaomi […]

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When home automation is mentioned, Ecobee is one of the names you’re likely to hear. Ecobee is a Canadian smart home company specializing in manufacturing smart thermostats, smart sensors, and smart cameras.  As far as the best smart thermostats in the smart home industry are concerned, Ecobee makes some of the best you can find.  […]

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Philips Hue is an established line of smart LED lights and fixtures. It is without a doubt the most renowned smart lighting brand among many smart homes. From its fancy lights, popular multicolor lights, and the ever–affordable white lights, Philips Hue has smart lights suitable for every home’s needs. Whenever you’re planning on switching to […]

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Sonos is one of the biggest players in the smart home industry. What makes Sonos preferable for homeowners trying to switch to smart homes is that its smart devices are easily integrated into other smart home systems. The days requiring lots of wiring to set up a multi-room music system are long gone. Nowadays, with […]

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Control4 is without a doubt one of the most prominent and easily recognizable forms of smart home automation in the marketplace. Long before Google, Amazon, or Samsung made a mark in the smart home industry, Control4 was already an established brand. Control4 has been providing smart home solutions to their customers for years. The company […]

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Lutron is a company that has been built and developed around manufacturing, designing, and selling products ranging from dimmers to smart light systems. Lutron smart lighting is commonly used in many smart homes around the world, and that trend doesn’t seem to slow down anytime soon. Lutron’s products have helped create comfortable and even safer […]

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With the increase in demand for smart home products, every day, there is a new company trying to enter the market. If you’re looking for one of the more reliable companies to help you realize your smart home transformation, Ring is what you need. Ring LLC is a home security and manufacturer of smart home […]

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Smart homes are becoming increasingly popular by the day, and it’s just a matter of time before most of the world’s population gets in on it.  If you’re trying to convert your home into a smart home, you must have learned that there are too many brands to choose from, and it might become confusing […]

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The home automation idea would have sounded ridiculous some years back, but nowadays, it is a part of many people’s lives.  One way to set up a convenient and effective smart home is to implement Apple Homekit. Apple Homekit is a system that lets users of its iOS products control their smart home devices for […]

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There is no denying that Alexa is one of the best and most popular digital voice assistants out there. Generally, Alexa has changed how smart homes function by adding a touch of elegance and versatility.  Nowadays, there are even more devices compatible with Alexa, which means you can now purchase smart devices based on the […]

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Samsung SmartThings is a comprehensive home connectivity platform that uses Zigbee and Z-Wave technology to enhance automation. It is regarded by many as one of the most efficient ways to automate your home.  Through Samsung SmartThings, you can connect all your smart devices and have them work together to create a smart home. Whether it’s […]

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IFTTT is a conditional programming statement that means ‘if this, then that.’ When a company uses the IFTTT, it offers a software platform that can connect with apps, services, and devices from other developers or brands.  This helps trigger more automation involving different devices, services, and apps. IFTTT works by use of Applets which connect […]

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Due to the increased demand for reliable and efficient smart home automation products, the market has seen the emergence of many companies. However, apart from the big smart home industry players we already know about, there has emerged smaller companies that are manufacturing some of the best smart devices on the market, all at an […]

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Some years back, home automation wasn’t as common like the way it is today. Everyone looking to build or renovate their home is also looking to include home automation to it.  This recent interest in home automation is because people are seeking new and better ways to make their life easier, affordable, and safer, which […]

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For years the company has been known as one of the world’s best in matters regarding home furniture. However, in 2012, the company started its smart home initiative to incorporate digital elements and technology into its products to offer solutions to homeowners.  The company has introduced several smart products under its Tradfri Homekit, which have […]

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Nowadays, building or purchasing a smart home is what everyone is talking about. In a smart home, you can have your blinds going up and letting that morning sunlight in, home speakers playing your favorite music and the coffee maker brewing your cup of coffee all from the comfort of your bed or couch.  With […]

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Nowadays, almost every homeowner is either working on their smart home upgrades or planning on them. Not only do smart home installations make a home comfortable and convenient but also, they increase the value of the home if the owner is planning to sell.  Smart home installations also ensure that you save electricity used to […]

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Connected Home over IP (CHIP) is a royalty-free home automation connectivity project whose main goal is to ensure compatibility among different smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) products.  It is believed that these products that will be coming later on this year will be plug-and-play kind of devices. The connected home over IP project […]

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Homeowners have in recent years opted to use technology to control systems at home. The process involves using Internet-connected smart devices, smartphones, and Wi-Fi to control lighting, heating, and other features in their homes. Owners of Smart homes have embraced the recent technology because it is efficient, time-saving, and convenient to use. Smart home automation […]

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With the emergence of many do-it-yourself smart home systems, you might think that you no longer need to hire a trained professional for your smart device installation, and you would be wrong. Just because an installation project can give you a DIY experience doesn’t mean you should try it. Professional smart home device installers are […]

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Smart devices must be able to exchange information with one another in a connected world continually. To achieve this, they need to communicate through a common language, i.e., communication protocols. Protocols entail how signals are sent between devices to trigger specific actions like turning on the lights. Protocols are ‘spoken’ through wired or wireless layers, […]

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Smart Homes School announces the availability of Smart Homes Coaching calls that provide people with a unique opportunity to avail of Gerard’s new 1-on-1 Smart Homes Coaching services. Sometimes, you just need a professional to offer perspective at a fork in the road or when the cloud of confusion is too thick to see beyond. […]

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On investigating the cool features of smart doorbells, we’ll discover just how self-aware visitor announcement devices are becoming. This is a nascent market, but one that’s destined to catch up with more mature home security gadgets, such as smart locks and the ever-watchful entrance IP camera. Accepting Past Doorbell Limitations This is the age of […]

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Here is the shortest post I’ve written in a while! The last number of years have seen rapid developments in the smart thermostat space. A smart thermostat, typically wall-mounted, connects to your Wi-Fi network and measures ambient temperature in the room using onboard or satellite sensors. Once you define a comfortable level the thermostat will […]

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The piecemeal adoption of different smart standards comes back to bite manufacturer (And us!) on the behind. You should be able to buy a branded smart accessory and know it’ll be recognized instantly so that the hardware plays nice with every other part of the system. That generally is the case, but there may be […]

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Are you experiencing increased competition in recent times and subsequently lower margins from your electrical and alarm install business? If so, how about checking out the bubbling smart home, expected to reach several billion dollars by 2025! There are various claims of easy installations in the growing smart home market, the reality is many consumers […]

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