Category: Home Automation

In most places during the dog days of summer, you’re doing all you can to beat the heat. Luckily, home automation features make it easier than ever to enjoy everything the season has to offer, no matter where you are. Which is why we’re rounding up all of the “cool” summer smart home life hacks… Read more about Summer Smart Home Life Hacks

Whether you’re battling dropping temperatures during the winter months or you’re just trying to stay cool in the blistering heat, temperature control is a big priority for homeowners anywhere. And nothing gives you elite temperature control like a smart thermostat. But how do smart thermostats work? And what’s control without efficiency? Luckily, Alarm.com’s Smart Thermostat… Read more about How Do Smart Thermostats Work: Why You Should Upgrade

Due to recent concerns about trespassers on our customer’s properties, we wanted to address some ways in which you can better protect your homes and businesses. A home security system from ACS Security is the first step in achieving the peace of mind that comes with total home protection. However, it’s important to keep in mind… Read more about Protecting Your Property from Trespassers

Looking to freshen up your Halloween smart home decorations this year? Make it a little spookier with home automation! You can set the perfect mood for Halloween night with your home automation security system, while also keeping an eye on your trick or treaters. From motion-detected fog machines to timed flickering lights and spooky music, learn how… Read more about Halloween Smart Home: Set Your Home Automation for the Spookiest House

Looking to learn what all the buzz is around smart-locks? Aside from upgrading to electronic locks for your front door, keypad systems are one of the best ways to go keyless while still safeguarding your property. Their convenience, utility, ease of use, and overall value make smart-locks an easy home automation upgrade to integrate.  But… Read more about Electronic Locks for Front Door: Advantages of Smart Locks

If you think home automation is a new invention, you’re only partly right. The History of Home Automation actually goes back further than you might think. Science fiction has essentially fixated on smart home technology since its beginnings in popular culture. Remember Rosie from The Jetsons? But it’s not just the idea of futuristic home… Read more about The History of Home Automation

SmartHome features were once thought as the plots to science fiction movies. But with home automation, the future is really here. Controlling lights with a wireless device? Seeing who is at your front door from a small computer that fits in your pocket? Setting specific, reactive schedules based on weather and time of  day? Believe… Read more about A Guide to Home Automation

In the last decade or so, home automation and smart home upgrades have become pretty commonplace. For homeowners and renters alike, it’s easier than ever to have some aspect of home automation integrated into your living space. However, there are definitely still some misconceptions related to smart home upgrades floating around out there. To be… Read more about Home Automation Pros and Cons: 5 Problems That Don’t Exist Anymore

Cold winter weather can wreak havoc on your home and utility bill. But the right smart home gadgets can make it easier for you and your family to adjust and thrive during winter. Plus you can save more money in the process! Which is why we put together a list of some of the coolest… Read more about Winter Smart Home Automation Tips to Beat the Cold Weather Blues