Z-Wave Smoke Detector Every home in the U.S. is equipped with smoke detectors because these are considered essential safety devices that can save lives if, for example, a fire starts downstairs in the kitchen while everyone is asleep upstairs in the bedrooms. Saving human life is always the top priority, which is why the law
The release of the new Vera UI7 user interface software is getting near, and it will be the clearest expression yet of our vision of what Vera smart home technology is all about: Expandable, flexible, mobile, easy-to-use, and powerful. Each month there are many new home automation product introductions, and we follow them closely because we strive
Dimming Lights to Save Energy With Your Vera System In the previous blog, we looked at the three commonly used lighting technologies — incandescent, CFL, and LED — and explained why LED is the best, though initially most expensive, of the three. (Over time, the long-lasting LED bulbs can be less expensive, but it may
Previously we explained here how the thermostat is typically the single biggest target for saving energy (and money) with a smart home. If you haven’t yet replaced your home’s old-fashioned thermostat(s) with a Smart Thermostat(s), you should! With that said, we’ll now turn our attention to some other ways you can save energy with Vera Smarter