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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.

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.

KNX IoTech: The future of IoT in home and building

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KNX IoTech: The future of IoT in home and building

The future of home automation lies in the IoT, no doubt about it. So naturally KNX, king of the wired home automation system, also has jumped upon this trend.

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How safe are smart locks?

How safe are smart locks really and can they be hacked, leaving your smart home vulnerable for unwanted visitors?

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The 3 stages of home automation

Considering factors like your preferences, budget, housing situation and even your technical abilities, your home automation journey might currently be in one of these stages.

Building a home? Why you should keep some money for a smart set-up

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Building a home? Why you should keep some money for a smart set-up

How much does home automation cost? We explain why saving some money for the initial smart set-up will prove valuable on the long run.

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KNX vs off-the-shelf products

What is the difference between plug-and-play smart home appliances, such as Ikea or Google, and dedicated smart home technologies such as KNX? And which approach such I consider for my smart home?