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Why choosing a future-proof technology matters when building your dream home

Not every IoT start-up becomes a smashing success. Avoid a smart home set-up that becomes obsolete and choose for a future-proof and open technology instead.

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A deep dive into security with KNX

Can we learn lessons from a major industry standard with regards to security of smart homes and devices?

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How secure are voice assistants?

Smart voice assistants are everywhere these days. But how safe are they really? We explain some of the potential security issues of these devices.

Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: a guide to smart assistants

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Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: a guide to smart assistants

The choice for an assistant might seem overwhelming. We dive into the three most popular speakers of the moment: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple's HomePod.

We're building a home: should we choose KNX or Loxone?

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We're building a home: should we choose KNX or Loxone?

For a newly built home a wired systeem seems the evident solution. In this article we compare two of most predominant wired solutions—KNX and Loxone.

The difference between a centralized and a decentralized smart home system

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The difference between a centralized and a decentralized smart home system

Do you need a centralized or decentralized smart home system? We explain the difference so that you can make an informed decision.

Why a smart router is nothing more than a stopgap

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Why a smart router is nothing more than a stopgap

Numerous companies tackle our concern for security and offer solutions for a safer smart home such as smart routers. But shouldn't a home automation technology be safe in its core?