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home automation

Amazon Echo - Smart Speaker

Amazon [http://Amazon.com]is introducing a new product to their mix.  An always connected, always ready smart speaker for your home.  This simple black cylindrical device is called Amazon Echo.  It plugs

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Wink Relay

Up until this point, the connected home powered by the Internet of Things [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_Things]has been disjointed effort by multiple manufacturers. While some companies would offer

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Edyn - Smart Garden Sensor

If you’re a man with a green thumb, who grows and cultivates his own food, or just likes to have a well-maintained lawn, sometimes it can be a lot of work. That’

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August Smart Lock

The August Smart Lock [http://august.com/] is a safe and simple way to monitor access to your home. August’s smart unlocking feature automatically unlocks the door as it detects your approach,

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Doorbot Smart Doorbell

Meet and greet your visitors through a video intercom system. The Doorbot [http://www.amazon.com/Doorbot-Wi-Fi-Enabled-Smart-Doorbell/dp/B00EP5W22A/] smart doorbell will replace your old-fashioned doorbell by allowing you to see and speak

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Phillips Hue - Starter Pack

While LED lights are becoming more commonplace these days, they are still lacking in some extra features expected in today’s modern gadgets. This is where the the Phillips Hue [http://meethue.com/

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Honeywell Lyric

Get a modern thermostat that adapts to your schedule. The Honeywell Lyrics thermostat uses a concept called geofencing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo-fence]to adjust the temperature of your house based on

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Goldee - Smart Light Switch

Goldee is the world’s smartest light switch. Since the advent of the light switch, not much has changed. We are still using the same old on or off switches, and occasionally they

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Nest Thermostat

The Nest thermostat is a great device for the modern home. It will help you save money by learning your schedule and optimizing energy usage. While using the physical device is simple an

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