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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).

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?

Why every smart home should have a weather station

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Why every smart home should have a weather station

A weather station may seem a boring device that only predicts the weather. But did you know that it can offer you some interesting long-term data about your home?

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

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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.