May 27, 2018 | Gadgets, Lighting, Lighting Control, Smart Home, Technology
My nightstand provides the right amount of technology to allow me to settle in for the night, go to sleep, and wake up in the morning. Amazon Echo Spot Even without the Spot’s ability to control smart home products and systems, it is the perfect bedside clock....
Nov 25, 2017 | Lighting, Lighting Control, Music, Security, Smart Home, Technology, Television
A smart home requires a technology infrastructure that uses a combination of wired and wireless networks. A wired infrastructure is not only preferred, it’s a prerequisite. Each system (power, lighting, lighting control, security, entertainment etc.) should be...
Nov 25, 2017 | Lighting Control, Smart Home, Technology
When presenting and discussing smart homes, I often talk about pseudo-smart homes – smart homes that are not actually smart. Most ‘smart homes’ are really electronic homes or connected homes. Most homes have multiple standalone electronic systems (e.g. lighting...
Aug 9, 2017 | Lighting, Lighting Control, Music, Smart Home, Technology, Television
In this series of articles, I discuss and review how rooms and areas of a home can benefit from currently available technologies that are key elements of a smart home. Your sanctuary It is well known that bathrooms and ensuites are one of the most renovated...
Aug 4, 2017 | Lighting, Lighting Control, Smart Home, Technology
Natural light changes colour throughout the day – from a morning sunrise glow, to a bright midday sun, to a rich warm sunset. We have the technology to change the colour of artificial light in our homes – Human centric lighting*. Clockwise The human...
Jul 28, 2017 | Access, Lighting, Lighting Control, Security, Smart Home, Technology
In this series of articles, I will discuss and review how rooms and areas of a home can benefit from currently available technologies that are key elements of a smart home. Making an entrance The front door is the main point of entry into a home. It can be greatly...
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