Wireless connectivity is faster than ever, but your home still needs a solid network of wiring for higher bandwidth, better Internet security, and a host of other benefits. In a world that increasingly uses wireless communication, conversations about cabling / prewiring can seem a bit...
In a recent conversation with a very experienced builder, it was clear that he and many builders are looking for direction on the best way to have a home’s technology systems installed. He admitted it is difficult for builders to wrap their heads around the...
The world we live in today has become increasingly connected. Not long ago, most people only had a desktop computer and maybe, a laptop computer that needed access to the Internet or maybe a network-connected printer. In just a few short years it seems that...
Zigbee, Z-Wave, KNX, DALI, DMX, BACnet, Casambi, Clear Connect, PhaseX. A plain guide to the control protocols working behind the lights, shades, and thermostats in a connected home....
Home technology works the same way. Almost every luxury project reaches a fork in the road where someone asks which control system the house should run on, and the answer arrives wrapped in brand loyalty rather than analysis. Integrators recommend what they know. Builders repeat...
Window treatments are usually chosen near the end of a project, after the drywall is finished. By then, some of the biggest decisions are already locked in: where the power is, whether the ceiling has a pocket for a shade, and how much wall sits...
Cloud cameras send your video over your internet connection to a company's servers. A local recorder keeps it in your home, uses none of your upload bandwidth and lets you decide who sees it....
