Jay Basen

Jay Basen has been a home automation hobbyist for over 30 years and has worked professionally in the industry for almost 20 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 over 40 years. To read more of Jay's articles, visit his blog http://topicsinhomeautomation.blogspot.com/

Author's Posts

Integrators

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.

Tech

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.

Tech

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.

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Living with the Sense Energy Monitor: Frustrating But Helpful Overall

Goodbye Smart Hubs, Hello Hackers (And Integrator Liability)

The 5 Best Smart Water Leak Detectors Compared

Optimizing Smart Home Air Quality and HVAC Efficiency

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

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

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