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Good morning and Happy Christmas! Smart Home professionals. As hardware becomes a commodity, your value as a consultant is shifting from “setting up gadgets” to “architecting the building’s digital skeleton.” In Today’s Rundown: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS August Founders Launch Doma: The Move to Structural Intelligence The Rundown: Jason Johnson and Yves Béhar, the creators of August […]
Good morning, Smart Home professionals! The industry never stops, and this week brings a fresh example of corporate overreach. While Big Tech is actively pushing non-removable AI into client living rooms, your opportunity to sell sovereign, secure systems just hit an all-time high. In Today’s Rundown: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS LG Quietly Installs Non-Removable Microsoft Copilot on […]
The future of the smart home is no longer about novelty—it’s about profitability, security, and recurring revenue. For years, the industry was bogged down by simple DIY gadgets and endless compatibility issues. In 2026, the technological shifts we are seeing will finally create an unassailable wall between the amateur installer and the high-fee consultant. We’ve […]
Good morning, Smart Home professionals. We apologize for the break in service. It’s been a while since our last update, but the industry hasn’t stopped moving. The biggest story this week is the official arrival of Matter 1.5, which finally brings cameras and energy management into the fold. This development justifies a major push for […]
You’re The Go-To Tech Pro. Why Are You Still Working for Wages? If you’re an electrician, alarm technician, or IT professional, you already have the skills to build a smart home. You know how to pull cable, troubleshoot a network, and install a device faster and cleaner than any DIY homeowner. But let’s be honest: […]
If there is one thing every Smart Home Installer knows, it’s that a smart home is only as smart as the network it runs on. We’ve all been there—trying to explain to a client why their new video doorbell is lagging or why their VR headset needs a wired backhaul. That is why we are […]
Introducing the Smart Home Planner: Your New Tool for Designing a Reliable, Compatible, Future-Proof Smart Home System Smart home technology has exploded over the past few years — but with growth comes complexity. Between Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Thread, hubs, bridges, and proprietary ecosystems, even enthusiasts struggle to answer a simple question: “Which devices actually […]
The Reality of Being the “Smart Home CTO” If you’ve ever heard, “The Wi-Fi’s down again!” echo through your house, you’re not alone.As the unofficial Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of our home, I’ve learned that keeping a smart home running smoothly starts with one thing a rock-solid Wi-Fi network. Over the years, my wife and […]
The Rise of the Smart Home CTO Every household has one, the person everyone turns to when “the Wi-Fi is slow,” “Netflix won’t load,” or “the new smart bulb won’t connect.”They might not have the official title, but they play a crucial role: the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the modern smart home. Whether it’s […]
Good morning everybody and welcome to the latest edition of the smart home newsletter, bringing you the top news, trends, and insights from the ever-evolving smart home industry. Here are some interesting stories I came across in recent times: Snap One Launches Control4 Connect and Control4 Assist to Enhance Customer Experience and Create New Revenue […]
Hi all, gm and a little late, but happy 2024! Welcome to another edition of our Smart Home Weekly Newsletter, where I bring you the latest developments and trends shaping the future of smart living. This week, I’ve curated four insightful stories that cater to the diverse interests of our audience – electrical contractors, HVAC […]
gm! Hope all is good, whereever you are in the world. Getting close to Christmas and lots of shopping going on at the O’Driscoll household! This week, I’m bringing you a roundup of exciting news from the smart home industry, covering everything from visual control to personalized experiences and streamlined automation. Amazon Maps View: A […]
