Do You Have Home Automation Confusion? Tips to Make Better Buying Decisions

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The idea of a smart home is beautiful. You come home from work and the door unlocks, the kitchen and living room lights turn on, your entertainment system powers on, the TV switches to your favorite channel and the thermostat automatically turns down the temperature a few degrees. All this happens without lifting a finger. Getting everything set up to …

Home Technology Predictions That Were 100% Wrong

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Since the beginning of modern civilization, people have been predicting the future. Future predictions can be exciting and hopeful to scary and daunting. No matter the prediction, the future always captures the imagination. High-end AV technology is no different. In fact, technology in the AV industry changes so rapidly that what was once considered the future, becomes reality, seemingly overnight.  …

DIY Home Automation: Not for The Faint of Heart

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Many retailers and tech companies have created so-called DIY home automation products, promising to save the consumer money and make home technology easier than ever. Unfortunately, these products cause a nightmare for set-up and a headache when it comes to integrating multiple automated devices into one control system. Trouble With Individual DIY Devices Some home automation devices can indeed by installed and …