Is Alexa taking over the Smart Home?
Amazon is betting big on Alexa to take over the Smart Home. On Thursday, Amazon held a hardware event and subsequently announced several enhancements for dev...
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Why Volt Lighting and Z-Wave make for a winning combination
I love lighting. Outdoor lighting is no different. I think outdoor lighting adds ambiance to the home, makes it possible to enjoy the backyard, and adds a ...
Smart Home Budget for the Working Stiff
I have two scenarios lined up… A simple lighting setup that could work for a livingroom/kitchen, and a more complex setup that would work for the whole house...
Z-Wave Smart Home Tech Destroys Zigbee and HomeKit
Choose Z-Wave. I’ll save you the trouble of reading this article. Z-Wave is a forward and backward compatible, mesh connected, wireless technology. It is ...
My Z-Wave Lighting Setup is LIT
This is part of my current home setup. Everything in view is powered by three Leviton wall dimmers and three Leviton lamp dimmers. All scenes are powered b...
Be a Man - Plan Your Smart Home
Having a Smart Homes is a luxury that is easily attainable if you are willing to put in a little bit of work. I find that it is best to prioritize and budget...