Jay Basen, Author at Residential Tech Today

Jay Basen

Jay Basen has been a home automation hobbyist for over 25 years and has worked professionally in the industry for 12 years. His professional background is electrical engineering and software development. He has a master's degree in engineering and has been writing software professionally for almost 40 years. To read more of Jay's articles, visit his blog http://topicsinhomeautomation.blogspot.com/

Author's Posts

Tech

Three Things to Consider When Buying a Smart Home

Buying a smart home is the same as any other home, with a few exceptions. Here are three keys to making sure the transition into your smart home is smooth.

Reviews

How to Monitor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Your Smart Home

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is vital to home health, marking the importance of integrating indoor air quality monitors into a smart home.

Business

Selling Your Smart Home? How Will It Work for the New Owner?

The plethora of devices in the modern smart home makes it difficult to transfer ownership after selling. Here are some ways to make the transition smoother.

Manufacturers

Living with the Sense Energy Monitor: Frustrating But Helpful Overall

I installed the Sense Energy Monitor in my home and have lived with it for a few weeks. Here's my take.

Business

Goodbye Smart Hubs, Hello Hackers (And Integrator Liability)

Smart hubs are declining, and that's a bad thing for IoT cybersecurity and may make integrators liable if a client gets hacked.

Integrators

The 5 Best Smart Water Leak Detectors Compared

This comprehensive guide to 5 modern leak detectors will provide all the information you need to evaluate this important home technology.

Integrators

Optimizing Smart Home Air Quality and HVAC Efficiency

Air quality is an incredibly important consideration when building, buying, or improving a home. Here are some smart options for air filtration.

Manufacturers

In the Era of Alexa and Google Home, Why Josh?

Alexa and Google Home are dominating the voice control and home automation conversation. Here's why Josh.ai should be considered as well.

Tech

Does an Energy Monitor Really Add Value to a Smart Home?

What's the state of energy monitors? Explore three monitors in depth to see how these systems can save homeowners money and increase integrator revenue.

How to Use AI to Control Your Smart Home