Category: Smart Home

  • Customizing Your Smart Home with Hive Actions and Triggers

    If you’re like most people, you probably have a smartphone, tablet, or some other type of connected device within arms reach right now. We’ve become so accustomed to having instant access to information and being able to control our devices with the touch of a button or the sound of our voice that it’s hard…

  • How to Set Up a Smart Home Theater with Voice Control

    Introduction A smart home theater is a great way to enjoy your entertainment with the added convenience of voice control. You can use voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to control your TV, sound system, and other smart devices. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up a voice-controlled home theater…

  • Creating a Comfortable Home with Hive Active Heating

    The Benefits of an Active Heating System An active heating system provides a number of benefits over a traditional heating system. With an active heating system, you can: Control your heating from your phone or tablet Schedule your heating to come on before you get home Monitor your energy usage and save money on your…

  • How to Set Up TP-Link Smart Switches for Lighting Control

    If you’re looking to upgrade your lighting setup and want to take advantage of features like automation, voice control, and remote access, then you’ll want to consider investing in some smart switches. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up TP-Link smart switches for lighting control in your home. What You’ll Need Before…

  • How to Set Up Hive Active Lights for Ambiance and Convenience

    Active lights are a great way to add ambiance and convenience to your home. You can use them to control lighting scenes, create mood lighting, and automate your home lighting. Here’s how to set up your Hive Active Lights. 1. Choose your bulbs The first step is to choose the right bulbs for your needs.…

  • Exploring Smart Home Water Filtration and Purification Systems

    The Importance of Home Water Filtration and Purification It is estimated that the average person in the United States uses approximately 80-100 gallons of water per day for activities such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, and drinking. While the quality of public water in the US is generally quite good, there are still many contaminants that…

  • How to Automate Your Home with Smart Pet-Proofing Systems

    Keep Your Pets Safe with Smart Barriers There are a lot of pet-proofing solutions on the market these days, but not all of them are created equal. Smart barriers are the latest and greatest way to keep your pets safe while you’re away from home. What are smart barriers? Smart barriers are electronic fences that…

  • How to Automate Your Home with Smart Window Treatments

    How to Automate Your Home with Smart Window Treatments We all want our homes to be as comfortable and convenient as possible. After a long day of work, the last thing we want to do is come home to a house that’s too hot or too bright. But who has the time or energy to…

  • Smart Home Solutions for Efficient Home Heating and Cooling

    Efficient HVAC Systems Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are one of the largest consumers of energy in commercial and residential buildings. In fact, HVAC systems account for about 40% of the energy used in a typical commercial building and about 50% of the energy used in a typical home. There are a number…

  • Exploring Smart Home Entertainment Systems

    What is a Smart Home Entertainment System? A smart home entertainment system is a technological solution that allows users to control their entertainment experience using voice commands, mobile apps, and other advanced features. This type of system typically includes a smart TV, streaming media player, and other media devices that are connected to the internet.…