If temperatures begin to rise but you want to keep things running efficiently and cost effectively, it could be time to consider investing a smart air conditioning system to help keep you cool and in control. While the ultimate goal of any AC unit is to keep your interior environment cool and comfortable, traditional air conditioning systems can be costly to run and far from … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Air Conditioner Systems – Connected Summer Cooling Made Simple
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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 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
The Ultimate Home Automation Guide for Beginners – 2019 Edition
Home automation is redefining what it means to build an intelligent smart home. From switching off the lights when no-one's in the room, to automatically setting the right temperature before you get home from work, the latest smart devices are making hands-free home automation a reality. In this guide, we’ve taken a look at the essentials to help you get started in … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Home Automation Guide for Beginners – 2019 Edition
The Essential Guide to IFTTT and IFTTT Applets for the Smart Home
The chances are, even if you're new to the smart home game, you've probably come across some of the major smart home ecosystems (think Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Nest) as well as the main players when it comes to wireless smart home protocols (WiFi, ZigBee, Z-Wave etc). What you may not be as familiar with however, is the IFTTT service of web-based applets which … [Read more...] about The Essential Guide to IFTTT and IFTTT Applets for the Smart Home