Thinking of investing in an expensive home automation system? You need to do research before you take the plunge. Here are SIX tips to consider before you invest in a new home automation system.

When we think about home automation systems, they’re pretty much the same deal: ad-hoc systems put together from off-the-shelf components and a few custom bits thrown in. [Stefan Schnitzer ...

Because it is the power supply for a home automation system, each of the twelve outlets in this unit needed to be individually controllable.

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Google Home has just added an automation editor to its app in Public Preview. This Google Home update is designed to make it easier for users to create their own automations, but if it’s ...

With full control over your smart home setup, you can create an efficient, private, and fully customized living space. Whether you're starting with basic automation or building a sophisticated smart ...

It was the promise of automation realized -- a home that truly takes care of itself, and you. But a few years later, another device called the Amazon Echo strolled onto the scene.

In earlier times, home automation and security were more about security sensors placed around the lawn, flashing lights automatically or directly placing an emergency call to 911 in case of a ...

Lack of commonality with home automation offerings remains rampant. Apple, Google, and Amazon have worked at connecting with these different platforms, but the results are less than reliable ...

Google might have a great idea for smart home automation—if it sticks to it We can all use help finding connections between gear.

A Kirkwood-based provider of custom home audiovisual and automation services has been acquired by another local technology ...

Apple makes scheduling an alert about a sensoru2019s status challenging to find, and easy to set up.