Starting a smart home can seem daunting – but it doesn’t have to be. With a few simple steps, you can control your lights from your phone, ask for music with your voice, install a security system or remotely chat with delivery drivers via your front doorbell. This isn’t some far-fetched idea plucked from Star … Read more
1. Introduction With rising technological developments in society, new possibilities have occurred and that could simplify our daily life and provide more efficient services or production processes. Digitalization has allowed ‘‘smart’’ (Zheng et al., 2019) to become the epicentre of already ongoing technological developments. In fact, IoT technologies are nowadays assumed to be one of the … Read more
Whether it’s switching the lights off when leaving a room or turning off electronics and appliances when not in use, there are simple habits that can help you conserve energy. However, by investing in smart home energy saving devices, you can automate many of these daily tasks and increase your overall energy savings. Many homeowners … Read more
Selecting a smart home hub or smart home platform seems like a daunting task, especially with all the various options for hardware hubs. There are also a bunch of pseudo-hub systems that are software based, which can also accomplish your goal. Add in all the home assistant devices that let you use voice commands and … Read more
1. INTRODUCTION Individuals with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s Disease typically experience symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty with language and visual-spatial abilities, decreased ability to focus, and issues with reasoning, planning, and complex decision making. Of these symptoms, difficulty with everyday memory exhibits the greatest degree of impairment and can negatively impact one’s … Read more
For most homeowners, purchasing an energy monitor is a great decision – but your upfront costs and long-term savings will largely depend on your chosen product! Not all energy monitors are created equal. We’ll explain a few factors you’ll want to consider when comparing your options to help you determine the best fit for your … Read more
Learn how smart home technology makes your home easy to manage lighting, temperature, and other home elements which can help make an eco-friendly home. With their extensive automation, sensing, and remote control capabilities, smart home systems offer many environmental benefits. If you’re unsure why this matters, consider that making your home more efficient will save … Read more
The smart home industry is transitioning towards automation and digitalization. Automated homes of today have an entire ecosystem of connected devices. Connected home startups and scaleups are developing solutions aimed at providing homeowners with the best home experience while maintaining safety. Smart home connectivity, smart home security, personalized health management, and next-generation entertainment are some … Read more
Homeowners are adopting smart home devices at a stagging rate, but are they aware of the risks? According to research firm IDC, more than 77 percent of households with WiFi reported owning at least one smart home device in 2021—12 percent more than the previous year. Demand for these devices will only grow in the … Read more
The desire to protect our homes and those we love has remained constant for decades. The means by which we do that, however, have changed drastically. Home security systems can be traced all the way back to 390 B.C., when geese served as an alarm against intruders. Modern home security was born when video technology … Read more