Connecting Smart Home Devices

Connecting Smart Home Devices

In a Smart Home, connected devices need a way to communicate.  There’s several methods for connecting devices.  Typically a Smart Home Controller will utilize some, but not all of the available methods to connect devices.  So it’s important...
Controllers & Hubs

Controllers & Hubs

At the heart of any good Smart Home system is a ‘Controller’ or ‘Hub.’  Think of it as the main brain, or the computer that runs the Smart Home.  For larger homes and systems, you can have multiple Controllers all synchronized together to run...
The Smart Home Basics Series

The Smart Home Basics Series

If you’re looking seriously at a Smart Home, you’ve noticed there’s a lot of information to sort through, The Smart Home Basics Series is designed to be a tool to help you navigate the many different options and find a solution that works best for...
Be as Smart as Your Home

Be as Smart as Your Home

What does a smart home look like? You may not be able to tell from just a quick glance. Often, these homes are indistinguishable from standard homes. Sometimes you can only tell from looking at the homeowners — they look happy and relaxed because they have more peace...
5 Reasons To Love Home Automation

5 Reasons To Love Home Automation

Home automation is all the rage, from the McMansion on the corner to the little bungalow nestled in the woods. It’s not just for rich people, it’s for everyone — including you. Chances are, your home already has a touch of automation — maybe a programmable thermostat,...