What does local control mean and what makes it different from cloud control? Imagine that you are at home and open up your Vera app and change the temperature in your child’s room or turn on her lights. Because they are on the same local network, your app is able to send a direct message
From home security to energy savings, there are plenty of ways to add convenience to your home, saving energy and giving yourself more free yourself are just a couple. Although they may entail a bigger upfront cost, smart devices like thermostats and LED bulbs can offer you more comfort with the ability to control them remotely, while
As we noted last week, the idea of the smart home has been around a while. And while we still haven’t reached the point of mass adoption, the potential of the technology has been written about for decades. And over time, there are some things that were once that are still widely believed—even if advances
You don’t have to wait until you own a home to start a smart home If you rent, you can still enjoy the same benefits with a simple, wire-free setup. That way, when it’s time to head on to your next place, you can just pack up your system with the rest of your belongings.