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Decision time! What smart home system suits you best?

Decision time! What domotica system suits you best?

Starting with home automation, it can feel overwhelming. To help you take the first step we set up 5 dilemmas to consider during your search for a suitable domotica system.

Which smart home systems work with Google Home

Tips & tricks

Which smart home systems work with Google Home

4 questions to guide you in the playfield field of home automation and Google Home products, explained from an entry-level point of view.

Cases

Help! My pet sets off my motion sensors

Motion sensors are very intelligent devices that have upgraded the lifestyles of many households. Today these technologies have become irreplaceable in advanced smart home interiors, they have, however, come a long way. Like many new technologies they encountered into some unexpected hurdles (in this case your pets).

Off-the-shelf smart plugs vs. integrated smart outlets

Tools & products

Off-the-shelf smart plugs vs. integrated smart outlets

Smart plugs and outlets are an easy, budget-friendly and energy-saving solution for a smarter home. Though these two automation applications have an overlapping set of functionalities, depending on what you're looking for, you can expect a different installation process and use.

The best home automation systems beyond Google Home and Alexa

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The best home automation systems beyond Google Home and Alexa

You’ve probably heard of Google Home and Amazon Alexa. But what else is out there in terms of home automation systems? Let’s look beyond the established brands and see if there are other options to furnish your smart home with.

Breathe easy with the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier

Tools & products

Breathe easy with the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier

Your home is a limited space, so let's make the most of each inch. By incorporating two products into one, in this case a coffee table and air purifier, the STARKVIND Air Purifier by IKEA avoids excessive spacial intake.

The different budgets needed for a smart home

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The different budgets needed for a smart home

How much does a smart home cost? Sadly, there's not really a clean cut answer to that question. However, today's market offers a broad range of home automation features for basically any budget. Let us guide you through your options and you might pick up on a money saving tip or two.

Open vs proprietary: choosing the right automation system for your smart home

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Open vs proprietary: choosing the right system for your smart home

Do you opt for an open or a proprietary automation system? Let's compare the two in order to create your future-proof smart home.

LS Touch: Advanced individual room control for your KNX home

Tools & products

Advanced individual room control for your KNX home

What if there was a product that could control all electronically powered devices in a single room. Enter the LS touch. This eye-pleasing, intuitive touch panel is easily installed in any KNX smart home.

Smart home winter essential: the tado° radiator knob

Tips & tricks

Smart home winter essential: the tado° radiator knob

Meet the tado° radiator knob: a smart, open-sourced and self-installable valve, perfect for automation beginners. This gadget gives you the option to keep your automation limited to one room, or go all overboard and branch out to an interconnected smart heating system in your house.

What to expect from home automation in 2023

Trends

What to expect from home automation in 2023

With the arrival of the new year, we wonder what smart home trends 2023 has in store for us. You'll notice that it isn't as much about inventing new products, but more so to rethink existing systems and optimizing them to the ultimate comfort.

NFC - Sneaky smart technology in your phone

Tools & products

NFC - Sneaky smart technology in your phone

NFC is a neat technology which monitors the communication between two devices (namely the NFC tag and reader) upon tapping. And the best part? An NFC reader has been hidden in your smartphone all along.

ATMO presence detectors for a family-proof home

Tools & products

ATMO presence detectors for a family-proof home

By the collaborating with KNX, ESYLUX launched the ATMO presence detector, a smart device that monitors lighting, airconditioning, heating and ventilation all in one. In addition, the detector also tracks airborne particles that could weigh on you and your family's health.

Best practices to hiring an automation professional

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Best practices to hiring an automation professional

Your smart home system is getting too technical for you? If you don't want to risk your home becoming a DIY project, maybe it's time to consult an automation professional.