In the growing market of smart lighting, an expandable yet affordable smart lighting solution has been difficult to find. Until now. Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit is a perfect match to fulfill the demand of a bulb that changes colors at a comparably low price. The starter kit includes 3 color LED …
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Although LED bulbs have been in use since 1960 they have really become popular in the last decade or so. Now commonly used in homes and offices, they’re no longer confined to industrial applications only. As you go to replace that incandescent light bulb, here are some great reasons why it might be time to …
Smart lights have entered the world of smart home devices. It is now possible to replace the ordinary bulbs in your home with smart light bulbs that can be controlled with your smart phone or tablet. These smart light bulbs definitely bring a wow factor along with convenience and utility. For example you can have the …
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You’ve heard the words ‘Internet of Things’ but aren’t really sure about what it is. Internet of things or ‘IoT’ is the connection of physical devices and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity, to the internet. This list goes far beyond smart phones, tablets or computers and can include anything from kitchen appliances to automobiles …
It’s 2017 and you have set up your Google Home as your voice-controlled smart-assistant. You have asked it, “Ok Google! What time is it?” or asked it to play a song, or tell you joke. But is this all Google Home can do? Absolutely not! There’s a whole lot more you can use your Google assistant …
IFTTT (short for ‘If This, Then That’) connects different internet connected services and enables them to work together. As the name implies, one action triggers another. For example, you can set your phone’s wi-fi to switch off automatically when you leave home, and vice versa. You could also use IFTTT to automatically switch on your …
Home automation has come a long way since the early days. No longer is there a need to hardwire or pre-wire a custom home at the time of construction. In the Internet of Things (IoT) wireless technologies like ZigBee and Z-Wave have emerged and anyone can install a wide array of home automation products in …
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