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First of all, what is artificial intelligence? You know what it’s not. It’s not the HAL 9000 computer from 2001: A Space Odyssey, nor is it the calming tones of Jarvis, Iron Man’s own inbuilt virtual assistant. Movies tend to have an interesting take on how you’ll eventually interact with an Artificial Intelligence, but such […]
Nowadays, a modem router device is supplied by your broadband supplier, this piece of hardware not only interconnects your household with the Internet, but it also radiates a Wi-Fi signal. Not always but in some instances, your router can affect the performance levels of your smart home. On occasions, this piece of hardware may not […]
Here is a mini-series of podcasts that I recorded way back in 2012 and 2013! Alot has changed since! In this first episode of this mini-podcast series, you’ll get to hear Gerard’s thoughts on the following: A trip down smart home memory lane Some details about the evolution of smart homes Ideas about the smart […]
Here are some recordings I did with some smart home pioneers back in April 2014. Here is the first recording of the show, where I answer some questions from blog readers of the time. In this second episode of The Smart Home Radio Show, I chat with Charles Smith with Centralite – one of the […]
Before choosing a platform and vendor for your smart home; here are 10 things about the Apple HomeKit ecosystem that you need to be cognizant of. 1. HomeKit consists of Three Different Parts The elements of An Apple HomeKit end-to-end system are iOS device(s), various smart home products, and optionally an Apple TV. 2. Setting […]
Lighting control is projected to be an extremely fast-growing sector over the next five to ten years. In fact, according to a recent builder technology market study conducted by the Consumer Electronics Association, lighting control represents the second-biggest increase of any home technology subsystem, eclipsing home theatre, multi-room audio, and structured wiring! Lighting control takes […]
One seen as a far-off fantasy of the future, the smart home has become practically and financially feasible for the average person. Smart devices can make our homes easier, safer, and more even more affordable. The industry as a whole is experiencing massive growth — by 2025 the industry is projected to reach a combined […]
If you’re trying to decide whether to use the Apple Smart ‘Home’ App that appeared from nowhere in Apple iOS10! you’re in the right place. In this article, I’m going to cover the steps that I implemented to fully utilize the new Apple Home App. What is Home? More and more people are getting curious […]
As with everything in life, the benefits of motivating yourself and spending money needs to produce some tangible results! Although the benefits of adding automation to your home will vary from person to person, there are some general benefits that most people can enjoy as a result of adding Apple HomeKit products to their property: […]
For the majority of people the notion of ‘smartifying’ their homes is a bewildering, confusing, and expensive process. There quite clearly exists a need amongst the general public for greater levels of education to realize the benefits of smart homes, namely improved security, safety & enjoyment levels. Not only are the general public in disarray; […]
