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Pandemic sparks flurry of smart-home products to boost health and efficiency
Spending so much time working remotely over the past two years, we’ve had plenty of opportunity to note what’s unsatisfactory about systems and products around the home and to dream about technology that would make life better. Manufacturers got the message with a range of new or soon-to-be-introduced products. Among them: Devices that not only …
As Technology Evolves, So Does The Need For Prefab
Offsite manufacturer Veev is incorporating technology into every aspect of the process and trying to … [+] standardize a wall system so that it can be plug and play, resembling what other industries have done, like cars, semiconductors or phones. Veev There are hundreds of different products that go into the construction of any one …
Smart-home Technology Puts Homeowners in Full Control — Wherever They Are
Age of Automation The design trend known broadly as home automation comes in many forms, from a command to Amazon’s Alexa to turn off the lights to a smartphone app that controls door locks and room temperature — and a dozen other functions — from across the country. This technology is attractive, says one local …
How you should outfit your place with smart-home technology
Google offers multiple versions of their Nest smart thermostat. The flagship model, The Google Nest 3rd-Gen ($235.99), has a sharp screen and sleek metal housing and uses a 10-wire system, which means it’ll work with just about any HVAC system. It’s a little pricier than most smart thermostats, but it’s easier to see from far …
Tips for saving energy with smart-home technology
Q: I’d like to use a smart-home or connected-home device to lower energy bills, but I’m not very tech savvy. How do I get started? A: Transforming your home into a smart home is a great way to conserve energy and save money. I have a few suggestions that can help you avoid too much …
