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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; […]
This week’s video is a follow-up to Parts 1, 2 3, and 4 in our little mini-series on how to use smart home systems to improve the quality of home life as you get older. The Risk of Wandering Unfortunately, the risk of dementia grows as we get older. One of the high profile impacts […]
This week’s video is a follow-up to Parts 1, 2, and 3 in our little mini-series on how to use smart home systems to improve the quality of home life as you get older. Not such a problem when young, but daily tasks such as: Open and closing window dressing Adjusting the temperature Arming and […]
Did you know that Wireless Philips Hue LED bulbs are simple to use, but can be costly compared to dumb LED bulbs? Before going out and buying smart Philips Hue bulbs; you might want to have a quick glance through these questions that have come my way over the past couple of weeks: How do […]
Not sure if you heard, but I’ve spent the past number of weeks replacing various smart home gadgets around the house with a plethora of new next-generation IoT based smart devices? So for the past few years; we’ve been using a mix of smart home products using hub systems such as Vera and Eminent and […]
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