Tag: Internet of Things

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.
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Four Indoor Air Quality Monitors for a Healthier Smart Home

Do you often wonder why you sneeze a lot indoors or find…

Kayla Matthews Kayla Matthews
The Amazfit Verge smart watch uses a RISC-V processor. Image: Huami.
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Future Connected Home Devices Likely to be Powered by New Processor Architectures

Most home-centric electronics products demand low power at cost aggressive prices. Given…

Ted Marena Ted Marena
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Building a Smart Home to Stand the Passage of Time: Part 2

The value of a home in the real estate market is determined…

Eddie Estelles Eddie Estelles
Suited to covering an entire wall or ceiling, Nanoleaf Canvas light panels create a mosaic of variable light. Image: Nanoleaf.
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Nanoleaf Begins Orders for Canvas Smart Lighting Panels

What does electric vehicle and energy innovator Tesla have in common with…

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

5 Smart Home Gadgets That Help Your Cat Live in Luxury

Anyone who has ever lived with a cat knows that you don't…

Holly Welles Holly Welles
Google Home Hub aims to be the central command center for your connected home. Image: Google.
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Google Nest Hub Embraces the Hybrid Connected Home

Making a wager on the existence of connected home life beyond pure…

Tom Kolnowski Tom Kolnowski
Ready to find your inner barista? The Saeco GranBaristo Avanti is a thoroughbred among coffee makers. Image: Saeco.
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Smart Coffee Makers to Energize You and Your Home

You walk into the kitchen and stare at your countertop. It looks…

Kayla Matthews Kayla Matthews
Will your smart home platform be relevant years down the road? Image: Machinon.
Connected HomeEnergy Conservation

Building a Smart Home to Stand the Passage of Time: Part 1

When the concept of a smart home is mentioned, we tend to…

Eddie Estelles Eddie Estelles
The first Ring camera that can be used indoors or out, the Stick Up Cam is available in wired (shown), battery, and solar versions. Image: Ring.
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Ring Branches out With New Stick up Cams

In synchronization with product announcements from new parent company Amazon, smart doorbell…

Tom Kolnowski Tom Kolnowski
The Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controller has been upgraded to support Apple HomeKit. Image: Rachio.
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Rachio Brings Apple HomeKit and Siri to Irrigation Control

Filling a gap in the Apple HomeKit home automation ecosystem, Rachio has…

Tom Kolnowski Tom Kolnowski
Autumn is a perfect time to upgrade your home with smart security and convenience features. Image: iStock.
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5 Ways for Securing Your Smart Home this Fall

The sweltering heat of another record-breaking summer is finally coming to an…

Victoria Schmid Victoria Schmid
Your home is your castle, but you don't need to spend a king's ransom to secure your home. Image: Ialicante Mediterranean Homes on Unsplash.
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6 Smart Ways to Minimize Costs of Home Security

Investing in a home security system may not seem like something you…

Kelsey Down Kelsey Down
Now more than ever, your smartphone and your voice can make you master of your domicile. Image: iStock.
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6 Tips for the Road Ahead—to Your Smart Home

Smart home technology is among the best things to come out of…

Victoria Schmid Victoria Schmid
Kids are immersed in smart tech, 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…

Elaine Thompson Elaine Thompson
Featuring integration with Apple iOS as well as watchOS, the Philips Hue app for Apple Watch enables Hue lighting control via widgets. Image: Digitized House Media.
Apple HomeKitConnected HomeEnergy Conservation

5 Apple Watch Apps for Smart Home Mastery

There are a variety of watchOS apps that enable you to control…

Kayla Matthews Kayla Matthews
A multitude of energy- and resource-efficient smart-home technologies are becoming mainstream in today's homes, thereby normalizing energy-efficient living. Image: Brian Babb on Unsplash.
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Are Smart Homes Normalizing Energy-Efficient Living?

Smart and sustainable homes can offer excellent energy efficiency, curbing energy and…

Kayla Matthews Kayla Matthews
Voice-controlled digital assistants can be a valuable asset for parents looking to bolster the education of their children. Image: Digitized House Media.
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5 Approaches to Make Digital Assistants a Partner in Your Kids’ Education

Your family has a voice-controlled home assistant, but you’re tired of asking…

Elaine Thompson Elaine Thompson
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…

Holly Welles Holly Welles
Security cameras have gotten much smarter, but where you place them can increase their effectiveness. Image: Digitized House Media.
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With Smart Security Cameras, Location Is Everything

So you installed a security system and you're feeling great knowing that…

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Smart door locks offer keyless entry and added safety for your home. Image: August Home.
Connected HomeHow-ToPrivacy & Safety

4 Key Smart Home Safety Features to Invest In

If you’re just starting to entertain the idea of installing smart security…

Allie Shaw Allie Shaw

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