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Make your summer go more smoothly with a smart irrigation controller. The Rachio 3 is one of the best choices out there. Image: Rachio.

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6 Smart Gadgets to Automate the Summer

Summer is closing in fast, which means warm weather, plenty of time spent outdoors, and lots of fun. But the hotter temperatures and more time at home, especially for kids, tend to boost household costs. Thanks to modern technology—particularly smart devices—you can offset some of…

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14 May 2019

A pair of Zilker Valves ready to irrigate our landscape. Image: Digitized House.

Connected Home / Water Conservation / Review / Featured Articles

Zilker Smart Water Timer Review

We won't take the time here to beat around the forsythia bush. So just how intelligent is a Zilker smart water timer? Let's do some Q & A to find out. Can it alert you to possible leaks? Check. Adjust itself based on the weather?…

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6 May 2019

Nest Thermostat E smart thermostat. Image: Nest.

Energy Conservation / Green Building / Water Conservation / Smart Lighting / Sustainable Home / Smart Thermostats / Healthy Home / Infographic / Featured Articles

Infographic: Smart Ideas to Save Money, Help the Environment on Earth Day

From our colleagues at CopyPress, here's a timely infographic for Earth Day 2019, where you can learn about some great tips for saving money and helping to save the environment. These include recommendations for switching to LED light bulbs and smart thermostats, tips on water…

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22 April 2019

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Design / Home Design / How-To / Infographic

Infographic: Inspiring DIY Decor Ideas That Are Spring-Tastic

Here at Digitized House, we spend nearly every waking moment of every day researching, evaluating, photographing, and writing about the technology that goes into your home. But now and then, it’s alright to put the hard edge of technology aside and focus on the softer…

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22 March 2019

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Design / Homes / Home Design / How-To

Dual-Purpose Home Office: 5 Smart Design Ideas

These days, almost everyone is constantly online with their phones, tablets, and laptops, which only means it’s much easier than ever before to abandon the conventional commute to work and comfortably work from home if you have a smart home office space. Tucking a small…

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14 February 2019

Zero-VOC paints. Image: Digitized House Media.

Green Building / Sustainable Home / Healthy Home

4 Smart Items for Your Healthy Home Checklist

Your home is where you likely spend most of your time. Understanding this reality, you want to make certain that the environment in and around your residence is as healthy as possible. Here are four items to include on your healthy home checklist. Low or…

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28 January 2019

Smart tech for cats, like the Petcube Play camera, can add to their luxury life as your pet. Image: Petcube.

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6 Smart Home Gadgets That Help Your Cat Live in Luxury

Anyone who has ever lived with a cat knows that you don't own them—they own you. We love our felines. They're affectionate but independent. Best of all for busy owners, they’re fairly low maintenance. But what if you could make pet care even easier? There…

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15 October 2018

The Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controller has been upgraded to support Apple HomeKit. Image: Rachio.

Connected Home / Connected Garage / Amazon Alexa / Apple HomeKit / Water Conservation / Google Assistant / Sustainable Home

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 the first smart irrigation controller with onboard HomeKit firmware. The integration facilitates control with the…

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28 September 2018

Getting ready to entertain? The Nativ Vita High-Resolution Music System is a versatile option for easy-to-use music. Image: Nativ.

Connected Home / Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / Product Guide / Audio Gear / Entertainment / Gadgets

4 Smart Home Upgrades for Smooth Entertaining

A smart home can be uniquely positioned to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Smart home capabilities provide homeowners with the ability to select from a variety of products, all of which can contribute to a fantastic source of entertainment for guests. These products range…

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25 September 2018

Autumn is a perfect time to upgrade your home with smart security and convenience features. Image: iStock.

Connected Home / Energy Conservation / Smart Door Locks / Gadgets / How-To / Privacy & Safety / Secure Home

5 Ways for Securing Your Smart Home this Fall

The sweltering heat of another record-breaking summer is finally coming to an end. That means cooler temperatures, holiday travel, family gatherings, and plenty of time spent indoors getting cozy. If you want to go into fall with confidence, these smart tech investments can keep your…

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20 September 2018

Brighten your kitchen life with 4 smart gadgets we hand picked for you. Image: Digitized House Media.

Connected Home / Smart Appliances / Product Guide / Sustainable Home / Gadgets / Homes

4 Smart Kitchen Gadgets You Need

With smart TVs and smartphones, smart kitchen gadgets are simply the next area of your life where smart needs to be. If your kitchen is already in need of an overhaul, then converting your old kitchen into a smart one would make a lot of…

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14 September 2018

Smart tech products like the iRobot Roomba vacuum will help keep dogs happy and their owners smiling. Image: iRobot.

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10 Smart Tech Tools for Devoted Dog Owners

Tech isn’t just for humans. Dogs can enjoy the benefits of today’s technology too! There are tech gadgets available to help you keep your pups safe and healthy as well as many that will be fun for both the human and his or her best…

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13 September 2018

Kids are immersed in smart tech from a very early age, and its up to parents to help them safely navigate through it. Image: Patricia Prudente on Unsplash.

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9 Parenting Tips to Help Kids Use Smart Tech Safely

Today’s children have the luxury of technology at their fingertips. In an instant, they can download a favorite song or catch up on a friend’s day. The digital world is a huge privilege for them—but it comes with some risks. Internet bullying, identity theft, and…

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1 September 2018

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Infographic: Passive Housing | A Smarter Way of Living 

Passive housing is fast becoming one of the most sought-after types of accommodation as homeowners realize the energy-saving (and indeed bill-reducing) and sustainability potential of this fascinating concept. In a passive house, a steady, comfortable temperature is maintained in every room, so you won’t go…

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15 August 2018

Robotic mowers can be a big time saver in your landscape, giving you more time to tend to the garden. Image: Husqvarna.

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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 your yard and take pride in raising them well into their blooming stages. The trick…

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10 August 2018

Connected homes can be much more than technology showcases. When smartly outfitted, they can help improve our quality of life.

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How Smart Homes Can Help Improve Quality of Life

Today’s increasingly popular smart home technologies impress the neighbors and make us marvel at how far innovations have come in the last decade or so. However, these gadgets do more than just provide bragging rights and give fascination. They can also offer a much broader…

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25 July 2018

Skydrop Arc Controller. Image: Skydrop.

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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 lush and green, busy work schedules and family activities can derail you from those plans.…

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21 July 2018

Smart grills and grilling accessories can keep your backyard party going down the right path. Weber offers the iGrill smart thermometer for many of its models, like this Spirit 2 grill. Image: Digitized House Media.

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Smart home tech solutions for summer celebrations

Summer is a time filled with celebrations, such as birthday parties, weddings, and family reunions. If you’re hosting such an event, you may feel the stress of all the responsibility resting on your shoulders. You want everything to run smoothly, but you aren’t quite sure…

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20 July 2018

The infographic Energy Efficient Home: The Basics goes far behind the basics of building an energy efficient dwelling. Scroll into it below. Image: Blinds 2 Go.

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Infographic: Energy Efficient Home | The Basics

In a comprehensive infographic on the green or high-performance home, the creative and editorial team behind the Energy Efficient Home: The Basics infographic below have most assuredly gone far beyond the basics. From our colleagues at the UK-based company Blinds 2 Go, the illustration covers…

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9 July 2018

As the adage goes, you can't manage what you can't measure. That rings true in your home, where smart devices like the uHoo can help you measure and then improve air quality. Image: uHoo.

Connected Home / Amazon Alexa / Apple HomeKit / Google Assistant / Product Guide / Healthy Home

4 Indoor Air Quality Monitors for a Healthier Smart Home

Do you often wonder why you sneeze a lot indoors or find your allergies flaring up? It could be because there’s room for improvement regarding your home’s interior air quality. There are smart home accessories for almost everything, including those that monitor air quality. Here are…

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27 June 2018