Home Automation

Home automation is one of the ultimate objectives of every smart home ecosystem, with a connected setup intelligent enough to get the job done with minimal input from the user.

If you're looking to build a smart home with increased productivity, free-time, and ease of use at it's heart, then setting up a home automation system with compatible smart devices is the way to get it done.

The Best Smart Home Ecosystems for Creating a Connected Home

If you're looking to set up a smart home, the good news is that it's never been easier to get started and some of the best smart home ecosystems are now available to help you get it done. In fact, with so many devices, platforms, and protocols out there, the biggest challenge can be finding the best gear for the job and making sure it all works together as … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Home Ecosystems for Creating a Connected Home

The Best Smart Sensors for Home Automation and Monitoring

Smart sensors are the connected eyes and ears of your smart home ecosystem, allowing a level of automation beyond simply scheduling and triggering device activation. With the best smart sensors and detection modules able to pick up anything from light and motion to sound and changes in air quality, the possibilities of building a level of intelligent detection capability … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Sensors for Home Automation and Monitoring

The Best Mesh WiFi Systems for Boosting your Home’s Coverage

When it comes to wireless connectivity in the home, as most of us have found out at some time or other, reliable coverage can often be patchy at best. Generally speaking, the larger the space and the more rooms in question, the more unreliable 100% WiFi cover is likely to get as your router or wireless devices struggle to reach every corner of the home. Luckily however, … [Read more...] about The Best Mesh WiFi Systems for Boosting your Home’s Coverage

Getting Started With WeMo – The Essential Guide to WeMo Devices

Belkin's smart home brand WeMo has established itself as one of, if not the leading name in the world of smart plugs and switches for home automation and control. Stepping in to fill the gap between traditional lighting and electronic devices, smart sockets and switches offer an affordable alternative to upgrading your bulbs to smart lighting equivalents in every room while … [Read more...] about Getting Started With WeMo – The Essential Guide to WeMo Devices

The Best Smart Home Buttons for One Touch Smart Home Control

Smart home buttons are pretty much what they sound like, allowing for a tactile interface with your smart home devices that offers a level of flexibility beyond that of traditional switches or remotes. It may seem like the age of the fully automated smart home is looking to do away with the need for physical interfaces such as old-school switches or remote controllers in … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Home Buttons for One Touch Smart Home Control

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