Home automation

There are some significant differences in smart home design, depending on whether you're building from scratch or making an existing home 'smarter'. Find out...

Smart wiring is a highly flexible system of wiring that can be used by your pay TV, phone, lighting, internet, security and other home...

A smart home uses connected technology to automate, control and monitor various systems in your house — from lighting and heating to security, energy and appliances. Think of it as a home that can respond to your routines, your preferences and even the weather, often from your phone or by voice command.

Want to retrofit 'smart home' technology into a house, but not sure what's involved? The first thing you'll need to do is figure out...

Ever wonder what it takes to make a home 'smarter' - or who to call to make that happen? Learn more about custom installers,...

Interested in building a smart (or 'smarter') home? Here are 10 tips to help make sure you're doing it the right way.     Getting the right...

Connecting your smart home's Internet-enabled devices via a wireless access point is fast, easy and inexpensive. Having said that, wireless Internet may also be...

Smart homes ain’t just about flashy gadgets — they’re about making your energy work smarter, saving you dollars, and helping the planet along the way. When you bring home automation into the mix, you get better control over how energy flows through your place, making your renovation or new build a real game-changer.

Automated security systems are normally an integral part of a home automation system. Find out how they work, and what sorts of technologies they...

See why rather than simply saying 'yes' to every fancy home automation gadget available, you need to be able to plan your smart home...