Imagine my surprise one day about seven years ago when a colleague called me to talk about “some new smart speaker thing that Amazon has just announced.” We were all amazed that it could not only play music but answer questions, set timers, and control other devices. I was a bit skeptical at first but ordered one anyway. Who would...
Hearing impaired homeowners have unique needs that a smart home integrator needs to understand to create a smart home that is optimized for their unique needs. Leveraging technology that translates audible notifications into visual and tactile ones is critical to provide a safe and convenient living situation. Different people will...
Smart home technology can provide visually impaired homeowners, in many cases, with more convenience and added safety than a smart home can provide to homeowners that aren’t visually impaired. Smart home integrators need to understand the unique needs that visually impaired homeowners have to serve them properly.
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Engineers at Grid Connect Inc. have added the world's first internet-connected, Alexa-compatible sump pump to their portfolio of legacy industrial equipment that have become IoT machines. The Wayne Basement Guardian HALO has been designed to predict failure in time for a customer to react before a basement flood occurs.
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With Ring Video Doorbell Wired, it has become easier than ever to afford and install a smart video doorbell.
Ring Video Doorbell Wired is Ring’s smallest doorbell yet, but its slim design still boasts features such as HD video, two-way audio, live view, Advanced Motion Detection, and Customizable Privacy Zones.
At $59.99, Ring's...