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Learn about a wonderful and fast-developing world of home automation and smart devices. Anything from smart grills or ovens to smart remote controls and smart sprinkler systems.

The A5X MAX Android 8.1 TV Box

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Regular viewers may recall I reviewed a rather nice TV Android box some time ago – the H96 Max Plus. I’m particularly choosy about...

Best universal remote control

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There was a time when a single brand dominated the universe of universal remote controls: Logitech’s Harmony. That changed earlier this month when Caavo...

Foxconn Wants More Visibility in the Connected Home

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Many of us know Belkin for its many home electronic devices (with brands such Belkin, Linksys, Wemo, Phyn) but many of us might not...

Somfy’s First Zigbee3.0 Range of Connected Shades and Curtains

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Somfy has launch a new range of connected shades and curtains solutions based on Zigbee 3.0.  This new range includes the TaHoma gateway hub...

Behind that automated car or robot, there’s often a person

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The Mira Robotics laundry robot is teleoperated for some tasks. Image courtesy of Mira Robotics. When we think of automation, we tend to think of...

Organizing light bulbs

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Good lighting in our homes is essential. We need light to read books, work on projects, and perform basic household tasks. The brightness and...

Tronsmart Element Force review: This small and inexpensive Bluetooth speaker produces high-quality sound

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With so many people wanting to share their tunes with friends and family wherever they happen to be, it’s no wonder that small, battery-powered,...

Everything You Need to Do to Secure Your Raspberry Pi Home Automation Projects

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When you’re working with connected devices or home automation projects on the Raspberry Pi, it’s important to lock down your Raspberry Pi so it’s...

Best 5 Smart Water Leak Detectors to Avoid Flooding and Water Damage

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Despite of popular belief, a smart home is all about efficiency, reducing waste and preserving a more productive environment for you and your family....

Original USB plug wasn’t reversible because being cheap was more important

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The Universal Serial Bus standard came into being more than 20 years ago, ushering in the USB era, which has been defined...

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Somfy’s First Zigbee3.0 Range of Connected Shades and Curtains

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Somfy has launch a new range of connected shades and curtains solutions based on Zigbee 3.0.  This new range includes the TaHoma gateway hub...

Did you know the thrill of jet skiing traces back to the creative mind...

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Did you know the thrill of jet skiing traces back to the creative mind of Clayton Jacobson II in the 1960s? 🚤💡 He revolutionized...

Is Mistral a next-gen mesh network Google Home Hub with ZigBee, or maybe even...

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Google appears to be developing a next-generation Home hub that will include mesh Wi-Fi, a ZigBee or thread-based radio and better audio quality according...