Articles by John Almodovar

Stream Music at Home the Best and Easiest Way

May 14, 2018

Streaming music at home without having to rely on just using your smartphone and an external speaker is now possible and easier than you think. In the past, listening to streaming music was quite limited since it meant that only rooms or areas of your home that had this particular set up could play streaming music, which wasn’t that bad, but it » Read More

Use Home Automation to Check On Your Kids

April 2, 2018

Besides making life easier and more secure at home, smart automation and security devices can also be used to help keep tabs on your kids. There are many parents, both single and married, that have to work full-time jobs and can’t always be home at the same time their kids are home, especially after school. Nowadays, many parents rely on using » Read More

Keen Home Smart Vents: The Perfect Temperature In Any Room

February 27, 2018

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every room of your home had the perfect temperature? This is a hard thing to accomplish since most standard HVAC systems can’t target individual areas or rooms in a home. In order to do this, you would have to install a zone damper system, or cool/heat your entire house just to keep one room at a certain » Read More

How a Central Vacuum System Made My Mother Happy

December 22, 2017

For the first time in her life, my mother saw how a central vacuum system works and I’ve never seen her so amazed by technology. I recently took her to see my cousin’s new house, which happens to be a smart home that has all the bells and whistles. It has an Alexa dot in practically everyone room, automatic lighting control throughout the » Read More

Holiday Lighting Control Using Home Automation

November 22, 2017

The holiday season is here, which means there are plenty of fun things to plan, from deciding which family member gets the most presents to what type of matching sweaters the whole family gets to wear for the holiday photo. And then there’s holiday lighting to think about. What type of Christmas lights do you plan on using to decorate your home » Read More

Prevent Costly Water Damage at Home with FortrezZ

October 26, 2017

Stop the Leak Before it Floods Your Home! In North America, one out of every three homes are victims of water damage. The extensive damage caused by leaking and/or flooding can result in insurance claims upwards of $10,000, making water damage insurance claims the most expensive and common claim filed. And those numbers only count those that make » Read More

How to use Home Automation for AirBnb and Vacation Rentals

September 18, 2017

By adding smart home automation devices to vacation properties, vacation owners and landlords could save a lot of money in utility bills, increase home security, and be able to conveniently manage various parts of the properties such as lighting, security, HVAC, and others using a smartphone. Plus, many future tenants will most likely be » Read More

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