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Have you ever thought about turning your home into a James Bond-esque gadget automation setup? Imagine walking into your home on a dark winter’s evening, and by merely saying the word “lights,” suddenly, your home is lit up in an instant.
And, what if adding such features increases your home’s value and its appeal to future buyers?
Let’s explore some ways in which home automation can increase your home’s value and whether it’s a viable option for you.
Z-Wave technology is a form of wireless communication specifically designed to monitor and report statuses in residential and small business environments. If you have some form of smart home controller, chances are that it uses Z-Wave. As the market leader with over 70 million products in use, this technology is what keeps your connected home running efficiently.
Z-Wave Plus is a certification given to products that utilize the extended features of the next generation of Z-Wave technology. While Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus have a lot of things in common, there’s also some big differences in functionality as the “Plus” products take advantage of expanded features. The devices are “smarter”, easier to install, and generally a big improvement over the last generation Z-Wave.
In 2017, our homes deal with more data than ever before. Whether through a cord connection or WiFi, a regular home has a constant stream of information. This is doubly true for the smart home.
There are a wide variety of different data formats and protocols that are used to keep your smart home online and functioning properly. Many of these protocols interface well together, working together to provide the ultimate in convenience and home security.
In this article we’ll discuss the basics of smart home technology, and get into more detail about how your connected home stays online and communicative.
As smart home technology becomes more and more affordable, many people are starting to experience the convenience and utility that a connected home has to offer. Despite the easier access, however, smart technology can still be pretty pricey.
Fortunately, in an effort to get their products in the hands of more consumers, many smart technology companies are offering rebates for adopters of this new technology. While you may suffer from a case of analysis paralysis while researching devices like smart thermostats or smart lighting, it’s important to realize that — in many cases — you could be eligible for a rebate.
We’ve listed some information below about rebates for eligible smart home products.
To put it simply, power over ethernet (PoE) allows you to both power and connect your devices using an ethernet cable. With PoE, the cable that connects your device to the internet also serves as the device’s power source, eliminating the need for an extra cord and consolidating the two functions for increased convenience.
Power over Ethernet devices can either be power sourcing equipment (PSE) or powered devices (PD) or — in some cases — both! Power sourcing equipment is usually something like a network switch that transmits power, while powered devices cover a wide range of technology from VOIP phones to IP cameras.
Looking to build your first smart home setup and you’re not sure where to start? This is the article for you. We’ve created two smart home kits that cover all the different areas of smart home automation. With smart products you get more than just total control of your home at your fingertips — You also get convenience, security, and safety, which brings peace of mind when you’re not at home. And smart homes help with energy savings and can even offer rebate programs that you can claim once your smart home is all set up. So, with all that said, let’s look at smart home starter kits.
The hardest thing about setting up a smart home is compatibility. How do you know that Product X works with Product Y and Hub Z? It takes hours of online research to put together a kit that covers all the bases when it comes to smart home automation, and sometimes you end up buying products that won’t connect to your setup! And that’s why we’ve put two kits together. Our two kits cover a variety of areas in smart home automation: hubs, lighting, security, temperature, and outdoors — and each of our kits is constructed so that everything works together. Now, if you’ve done any research on creating your own smart home kit, you’ve probably run into what’s called a manufacturer’s kit.
Today we’ll talk about how to make your home energy efficient. We live in a century where it’s hard to imagine a day without electricity. And with each passing day, due to different reasons, people start thinking about saving energy more and more. Not only does it save you money, but it also decreases pollution by wasting less primary fuel like coal, oil, and gas.
So, how to make your home energy efficient? First of, you need to find out what’s consuming the most energy at your home. It can be heating/cooling, lighting, or appliances. That will help you figure out the most efficient ways of how to save energy.
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