Smart Home Blog
Are smart home devices safe and secure?
Posted by Janine Lam on
Smart devices control almost everything in our daily lives, thanks to the Internet, from home security and heating, to appliances, lighting, and even allows you to connect to the Internet of Things (IoT). How often, though, do we step back to consider the impact of this innovative technology?
- Tags: Smart Cameras, Smart Dimmers, Smart Home, Smart Light Bulbs, Smart Lighting, Smart Outlets, Smart Speakers, Smart Switches, Smart Thermostats, Voice Assistants
What are the best smart home devices?
Posted by Janine Lam on
Home automation is not only cool, it’s practical, sustainable, and can even reduce your utility bill by saving energy costs. There are plenty of smart home accessories on the market today to suit a variety of household functions, including entertainment, cooking, pets, security, energy conservation, and more.
- Tags: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Smart Cameras, Smart Lighting, Smart Outlets, Smart Thermostats, Voice Assistants
How to Connect a Smart Home Ecosystem
Posted by Janine Lam on
Home automation systems typically have three components: the virtual assistant (the AI that converses with you), the speaker (hardware), and the phone app (where you control your devices). Each system has its own instructions for pairing devices, as well as the ability to set up an automation “flow” that performs a series of actions.
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting in Smart Home Automation
Posted by Janine Lam on
There are many options when it comes to smart home automation, so it’s important to make some good, solid decisions before you get going. We've compiled a list of questions you should ask yourself before diving head first into smart home automation to ensure you're starting off on the right foot.
- Tags: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Smart Cameras, Smart Home, Smart Lighting, Smart Outlets, Smart Thermostats, Voice Assistants, Z-Wave, Zigbee
How to Build a Smart Home for under $100
Posted by Janine Lam on
While there are a lot of benefits to automating your home, it can be a daunting and expensive undertaking. Can you build a smart home while on a budget? We've put together a budget-friendly combination of smart home devices for under $100.
- Tags: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Smart Lighting, Smart Outlets, Smart Speakers, Voice Assistants