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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

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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.

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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).

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

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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

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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.

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How cinema inspired home automation

There was a time that talking devices and automated lawn mowers were a mere outlet of our broad imagination. Films visualized our dreams and fears about advanced technology soon before home automation was even a thing. Are they realistic or is it pure fiction - or something in between?

Geofencing: mapping out your routines and schedules

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Geofencing: mapping out your routines and schedules

Geofencing might sound like an alien term to you, but it’s a technical aspect that’s familiar to almost any smart home automation device or system. In this article you learn what it is, how it works and its potential to upgrade your living standards.

Transparent solar panels, your future window screens

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Transparent solar panels, your future window screens

The importance of solar energy increases each year, especially for us homeowners. One smart technology seems to have promising prospects: transparent solar panels. Smaller than the ones on our roof, but with a lot more potential and subtlety. Will we soon replace our windows with solar panels?

Get into the zone: how smart lighting can help optimize your home office

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Get into the zone: how smart lighting can help optimize your home office

Why is the right office lighting so important and how can small adjustments have a huge factor on your productivity throughout your day?

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KNX for energy management

With supply shortages emerging and energy prices skyrocketing, energy management has never been more important. So what if we told you your KNX Smart Home can help you save on your energy bill and can even open up new possibilities for your home’s usage.

IKEA DIRIGERA: An even smarter home for the many people

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IKEA DIRIGERA: An even smarter home for the many people

IKEA announced its latest addition to its smart home journey: the DIRIGERA Smart Hub, helping their customers to create an even smarter home.