Everything is becoming "smart" in our home nowadays. We have seen the fast and steady growth of smart devices such smart light switches, smart thermostats, and smart door locks. Now the ceiling fan is joining the smart trend and that's a good thing because smart electronics usually provide better usability and higher ...
Air pollution is one of the biggest problems we face in the modern industrial world. Unless we live in complete isolation from civilization, we're in contact with polluted air everywhere we go. According to the government, air pollutants are categorized in 4 major types: mobile sources, stationary sources, area ...
With home burglary and home invasion related crimes on the rise, one way we can protect ourselves is by installing indoor and outdoor security cameras around the property where we live and work. While security cameras do not provide a physical barrier, they provide an effective layer of deterrent against potential ...
Imagine being able to unlock your front door using a smart phone from anywhere in the world to let your mom inside the house. Or have your door automatically lock behind you as you leave your house. These are just a couple of examples of what a smart lock can do. While some people are still on the fence about whether ...
Security cameras have gained a lot of attention in the recent years because they act as an important layer of defense against the disturbing trend of mail and package theft. Luckily a new breed of cameras called Wi-Fi cameras, also known as wireless or IP cameras, make installation a breeze compared to the wired ...
You order something online and expectedly look forward to have it delivered right to your doorstep. But your excitement comes to a screeching halt when you realize that a thief has stolen the package from your front door. And this type of brazen act is carried out even in bright daylight! It is alarming that an ...
Thermostat plays an important role in your home because it controls the overall comfort of the environment you live in. If you grew up in a house installed with the traditional "dumb" thermostat, you're well aware of the drawbacks of the older systems - lots of cold spots and uneven temperatures throughout the house, ...
Home automation is no longer a luxury item that only the rich can afford. It's mainly due to the advancement of new technologies and a vast number of products flooding the market which makes the average cost of a home system within the reach of majority of the consumers. Home automation, also known as smart home, ...