Protocols
Z-Wave
Z-Wave was developed by a Danish startup called Zensys. It is a proprietary wireless communications protocol specifically designed for the needs of…
Home Automation
The heart of the smart home lies with home automation technology. Often believed to be futuristic, the idea of having all the devices in your home connected to a central system is already possible.
Today, you are able to achieve inter-connectivity between your home appliances, entertainment devices and security hardware, all through the power of home automation wireless protocols and technology.
To understand how a smart home world works, you often have to dig deeper and learn about the intricacies that make up an entire system. Let us take you on a journey into the amazing technological wonders of this new and amazing technology. And who knows, in the process, much like Tony Stark, you might end up building your own Jarvis at home!
Learn more about what makes devices works and get to know the industry leading wireless connectivity protocols, systems for the automation of your home and more.
Protocols
Universal Powerline Bus
Universal Powerline Bus or short UPB is a communication protocol developed for the needs of home automation. As the name suggests it uses the existing…
Protocols
X10
The X10 protocol was invented in 1975 by Pico Electronics in Glenrothes, Scotland. The name X10 derives from the fact that this home automation…
Home Automation
Zigbee vs. Z-Wave
Zigbee and Z-Wave are the two major protocols running for the spot of best wireless communication protocol for the smart home. Which one should you…
Home Automation
Advances in Security of Smart Homes
There are ways to protect your smart home from a security threat. Check out more about smart home security in this article!
Home Automation
The Crestron Home Automation System
Crestron made the Top Ten Review Award list for being a company whose high standards for running an automation system capable of supporting one of the…
Home Automation
The Control 4 Home Automation System
In 2003, Will West, Mark Morgan, and Eric Smith started Control4 with the goal of creating an effective platform for a convenient home through…
Home Automation
The mControl v3 Home Automation System
Among home automation systems, Embedded Automation's mControl v3 gained early widespread acceptance. Although the company reportedly has…
Protocols
ZigBee
As we move toward a more connected, ‘smarter’ world through the wireless network technology, the challenge is to achieve the standardisation of this…
Home Automation
Best Plug-n-Power Home Automation Kits
Want to implement a new easy to install smart home solution? Check out our picks for the best plug-n-power home automation kits.
Home Automation
10 Amazing Facts About the History of the Smart Home
Protocols
KNX
KNX is an abbreviation for the word Konnex and describes a standardized protocol for building control and also has its place in traditional home…
Hardware
Smart Thermostats – What you need to know
The difference between Smart Thermostats and regular thermostats is the fact that they can learn from your specific needs and behaviours. After a…
Protocols
Insteon
Insteon tries to combine the best of both worlds which means it supports powerline communication as well as radio frequency communication. Considering…