Connected Garage
Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery Launches with Chamberlain myQ Technology
Zeroing in on doorstep package theft, Amazon has partnered with garage door opener maker Chamberlain in the launch of the Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery service. Available now to Prime customers...
Forgot to Charge Your Phone? These Cars Have Integrated Qi Wireless Chargers
You may never have to worry about charging your phone before hitting the road again. With these cars, you can charge your phone as you drive, thanks to their integrated...
Rachio Brings Apple HomeKit and Siri to Irrigation Control
Filling a gap in the Apple HomeKit home automation ecosystem, Rachio has added HomeKit compatibility to their latest smart irrigation controller, the Rachio 3. The Colorado-based company says this is...
Smart Solutions to Accelerate Garden Growth
Having a garden is one of the biggest joys a nature enthusiast can have in their lives. You get to hand pick the little plants you want to raise in...
5 Smart Controllers to Elevate Your Garage Door
There are smart door locks and intelligent room lights and thermostats, so why not smart garage door controllers, too? As it turns out, you can buy those and there are...
6 Best Smart Irrigation Controllers to Keep Your Lawn Happy
As the temperatures creep up during the long days of summer, lawns grow thirsty. Even though you might have the best intentions to keep your lawn properly watered and looking...
Roost Smart Garage Door Sensor Elevates the Connected Garage
Aiming to make the connected garage a safer haven for your automobile and household goods, the Roost Smart Garage Door Sensor is a Wi-Fi-enabled smart-home accessory that will send customizable...
Smart EV Charger and Ceiling Fan Switch join iDevices connected home portfolio
As a consolidation movement continues among connected home product companies, Internet of Things (IoT) device maker iDevices—a pioneer in development of Apple HomeKit accessories—was acquired in April 2017 by Hubbell...
Connected garages just got smarter: ChargePoint brings Amazon Alexa to EV charging
The connected garage just got smarter. Home-based 240-volt charging stations are becoming de rigueur for many electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) owners, as cars with high-capacity...
Sights and sounds: 2017 National Drive Electric Week in Austin
https://youtu.be/ketaycdph0M Organized by Plug In America, the Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association, the 2017 edition of National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) was a rolling, week-long, multi-national series of 288...
Austin Energy lights up E Source Forum with Electric Drive award
On the heels of their March 2017 Electric Drive event, utility provider Austin Energy lit up the 2017 E Source Forum by winning the Best Event/Experiential Marketing award at the annual...
Join us at National Drive Electric Week in Austin
The 2017 edition of National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) is a prime time to see, touch, and experience a broad range of electric vehicles—and if you are planning on attending the...
In our connected garage: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
For many owners of today’s increasingly connected and energy-efficient homes, equally connected and energy-efficient automobiles can be the next logical step. And taking that next step often includes snubbing conventionally-powered...
Inside the Nest Connected Home at IBS 2017: Part 3
Proving smart-home technologies can be great go-togethers when carefully selected, the Nest Connected Home at the 2017 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida, earlier this year was a...
Inside the Nest Connected Home at IBS 2017: Part 1
How would a small, modern dwelling look and serve its occupants if it were outfitted with connected home products and technologies in every room, and on every wall, inside and...
Tesla Solar Roof: Are metal roofs passé?
Metal surfaces have earned a well-deserved reputation as the leading roofing choice on today’s sustainable architecture homefront, and for good reasons. The benefits of these roofs are many, including an...
Arrival of the Connected Garage
Connected garage is the term we have coined here at Digitized House to posture the garage or carport as not simply a place to park an automobile, but as a...
