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Smart plug or smart outlet? How to choose the most energy efficient power solution for your home

Two popular options for controlling your power usage and using your energy more efficiently are smart plugs and smart outlets. While both solutions offer convenience and automation, choosing the right one depends on your specific needs.

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Home automation ideas for appartments

Apartments are trending as many homeowners wish to stay near the city, close to work, supermarkets, schools and even friends and family. Limited in space, compared to a stand alone house, you have to make the most with the space you've got as a homeowner.

Smart home winter essential: the tado° radiator knob

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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.

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.

Decision time! What smart home system suits you best?

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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.

Staying in shape thanks to your smart home assistant

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Staying in shape thanks to your smart home assistant

Thanks to your voice assistant you stay on top of your health goals. An Alexa or Google Assistant will become your next highly personal trainer.

How a smart home can help you protect yourself in stormy weather

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How a smart home can help you protect yourself in stormy weather

A storm can form a real threat to your home and family. We offer you some smart precautions to help protect your home against stormy conditions.