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Common Mistakes in Smart Home Setups

April 28, 2017

There are common mistakes that can be made when setting up a smart home. Even though there are some D.I.Y. smart devices that claim they are easy to install, you could potentially disrupt your home automation system if you don’t know what you’re doing. But don’t be discouraged, adding smart devices to your home can vastly improve your » Read More

Great Lighting Scenes for Home Automation

February 21, 2017

Home automation technology has changed the way lights are being used at home and with the use of a good lighting control system you’ll be able to manage your lights in ways that will make life at home easier, more secure, and a lot more enjoyable. Smart lighting can be integrated into homes and controlled in a variety of different ways, » Read More

Things Installers Need to Know About Smart Locks

February 17, 2017

Smart locks have become more popular as home automation technology has grown in recent years and dealers should take notice since extra revenue can be gained by simply including connected locks in their home automation offerings. We live in a technological world where old, traditional things of the past such as phones, watches, and homes are now » Read More

What is a Central Vacuum System, and Why Would I Want One?

December 23, 2016

Imagine being able to vacuum your entire home without having to carry around a heavy and bulky vacuum unit. Let’s face it, cleaning your home can be an annoying chore as it is and having to deal with a standard, mobile vacuum unit doesn’t make it easier since they can be really loud all while leaving dirt and debris behind due to their weak » Read More

Tips for Installing IP Surveillance Cameras

December 14, 2016

Installing an IP surveillance camera system can be a daunting task, especially when it’s for a large home or business. There are a variety of things to consider, such as how many cameras (indoors and outdoors) will be installed and whether or not the cameras will be connected wirelessly or with cables. So before your start drilling holes and » Read More

Where to Install Motion Detector Lights

November 21, 2016

Your home is your sanctuary and you should feel safe in it, but after the sun goes down there are opportunities for burglars or unwanted intruders to hide in the dark areas of your property, leaving your home at risk for a potential break-in. One way to help keep that from happening is to add motion detector lights to your property because » Read More

Where Burglars Most Commonly Break Into Homes

November 11, 2016

Feeling safe with the assurance that our personal belongings are secure in our homes may be something we rarely think about. When we leave our homes, we tend to focus only on locking the front door, while forgetting at times that windows are left open, garage and back doors are left unlocked, and the trees and bushes along the house have not been » Read More

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