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Top 5 Factors to Consider When Choosing Home Security Cameras
Several studies have documented lower incidents of crime in homes and businesses that employ security cameras, especially when those devices are coupled with other proven security steps. Security cameras may not deter 100% of crime, but they can significantly make...
How Does Lighting Impact Circadian Rhythm? Light, Darkness, and Your Sleep Cycle
You want a seamless morning routine. From the moment your head hits the pillow until you wake up, you want a home system that fits into the start of your day. Perhaps you wake up to an alarm. But...
Diving Into Some Of Today’s Top Home Automation Products
When was the last time you switched on the kettle or the oven with your own hands? probably very recently but all that could be about to change. The future is here. Many home automation products are...
Facial Recognition is Emerging (SRQ Magazine Feature)
We recently had a tip included in the 2020 Spring Home Portfolio guide from SRQ Magazine. Check it out online here... https://issuu.com/srqme/docs/srq_magazine_spring_home_portfolio_2020/4 While...
How to Optimize a Smart Home Thermostat for Comfort and Energy Savings
Don't you hate those moments when you first come home and have to wait for your heat or AC to kick in? You're paying for it, so why can't you enjoy it the entire time you're at home? A smart...
Great Home Technology Trends to Look out for in 2020
In 1999, the Disney Channel released a movie called Smart House. The forward-thinking kids' movie featured a home outfitted with futuristic technologies. This included an interactive home...
Creating the Ultimate Smart Home in 2020: New Trends to Look For
Homes that adjust the lighting depending on the time of day. Blinds that draw with a voice command. Robot house assistants. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi cartoon. However, some of...
Smart Homes of the Future: Smart Home Technology Predictions to Know
Experts believe that the smart home industry will grow from a $4.4 billion industry in 2013 to a $21 billion industry in 2020. To understand this growth, it's important to know what the future of...
How Can Your Smart Home’s Circadian Lighting Improve Your Sleep?
Getting a good night's sleep can sometimes feel like a huge struggle. Work-related stress, physical illness, and using screens before bed affect sleep quality. Between 50 and 70 million...
4 Smart Home Security Trends You Need to Know
As a homeowner, you want to protect your home. Right? If you've got a nice house and a lot of valuables, there's always the potential of a break-in. Protecting your stuff should always be a...
Sarasota's SmartHouse Integration creates user-friendly, integrated home networks
Note: This article was originally published at Herald Tribune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpZZjHnyzrY State-of-the-art system features intuitive, accessible controls One in an occasional series...
Latest ELAN Project Values the Voice
Note: This article was originally published at Connected Design. A Longboat Key, Florida couple was recently tasked with finding someone to integrate a system into their home that would allow for...
ELAN Turns On The Waterworks
Note: This article was originally published at essentialinstall.com. ELAN Control and 2GIG Security Bring 24-Hour Automation to New Waterworks Private Social Club Sarasota, Florida social club can...
The Alarming Science Behind Sunrise Alarm Clocks
With all the smart home options available to today's consumers, sometimes you want a natural solution to wake you up in the morning. Sunrise alarm clock lets you avoid harsh klaxons and beeps,...
5 Brilliant Home Automation Ideas You Need to Know
Thanks to automation devices like Alexa becoming more proficient and accessible, turning your house into a smart house easier than ever. There are so many awesome features and ways to take your...
Smart Home Style Tips With Mark van den Broek from SmartHouse Integration
Note: This article was originally published at yonomi.co. Revamping your home into a connected smart house can seem like an intimidating task. You might wonder if the place will end up looking like...