Although there’s no tech here (next time we’ll be checking out what tech is good enough to take to the new build) hopefully these are functional lists for any individual planning a house move. We’re managing the entire new build project so far using a Google Sheets multi-tab spreadsheet and the step was no different. Here’s …
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The men from TWiT recently evaluated the Philips shade Lux bulbs along with the interesting ‘Tap’ smart switch. The tap works without batteries by harnessing the kinetic energy in pushing the switch and it controls your shade lights wirelessly. The wireless system uses the Zigbee green Power protocol (IEEE 802.15.4) and has a quoted range of …
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Vacuuming droids have been one of the first domestic robots to catch on. The Klarstein’s Cleanfriend will be familiar to anyone that’s seen a Roomba in the past. Its circular body has a 34cm diameter, it’s 10cms high and it weighs in at around 3kgs. What’s Included? The kit includes a docking station that the clever robot …
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German wise house heating specialists tado° introduced its new V3+ product generation of thermostats at IFA Berlin last week. Air Comfort The new Air comfort skill assists you to accomplish healthier indoor air, improved productivity, as well as a much better high quality of sleep for more wellbeing at home. This skill guides you to …
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Here’s a amazing new switch from Berlin based smart home specialists, Senic. The Nuimo Click uses EnOcean’s energy harvesting technology to create, not only a wireless switch, but a battery-less one too. now you can have instant tactile control of your Sonos speakers or Philips shade lights anywhere in your home, without the hassle of replacing …
Loxone have added 2 brand new wise house products to their range. The Touch surface is five-point capacitive touch pad that can be mounted beneath or behind surfaces / difficult furnishings etc. It complies with the exact same principle as the Loxone Touch switches so it can be utilized to manage lighting, blinds, music etc. …
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Last week, Indigo revealed a sample of its fall 2012 products. It’s hard to think about amazing autumn days given that summer is just about to begin, but lots of of these decorating finds can work year-round, too. aside from the sensational books and stationery (who doesn’t love a fresh notebook?), here’s what interested me …
expensive dedicated universal remotes are increasingly going the way of the dodo in all but the most bespoke of smart homes. The proliferation of touchscreen smartphones and tablets coupled to the growing number of devices that can be controlled by IP means they are becoming less relevant. But IR control is still a requirement in most …
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Matt Emberson from Loxone UK gives us his top 10 tips for building your own smart home. There are some terrific ideas in this quick video, especially around planning ahead for items you may not have now, but almost certainly will in the future… Allow enough Space Plan for Renewable energy Sources Be switched On Consider …
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From the outside, the Larchmont home Donald Robertson shares with his wife, decorator Kim Gieske, five kids and two energetic dogs is the picture of suburban life. But open the front door, and the Toronto native’s whimsical style is apparent throughout the house: trad furniture silhouettes and luxe materials are livened up with bright color, vintage finds …
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