It has been quite some time since I’ve written about home automation. As my current system (iVera) is struggling, I felt it’s a perfect time to research newer systems. I’ve used this hub and app for four years to turn on my lights, unlock/lock my door, and more; it’s an essential piece of technology for my independence. While […]
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Control your smart home and more with Branto
With so many smart home devices and central hubs for these devices, it may be hard to narrow down what works best for you. Even though it is only in the midst of its fundraising campaign on Indiegogo, the Branto Orb already seems like a promising option. So what exactly is Branto and what sets it apart from other […]
Oomi: Smart Home. Simplified.
In previous blogs, I’ve discussed several smart home systems, a few examples being: Flic, Wink Hub, Reemo, and Z-Wave. Now there is an even newer, “smarter” home automation system being introduced called Oomi. If you’re looking for a home automation system, Oomi is “easy, fun, and there’s nothing else like it” available on the market. So what […]
Strengthen your child’s language concepts with the QuestionIt iPad app
If you read our blog regularly, you are likely aware that mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets play a big role in the field of assistive technology. The potential of apps on these devices is virtually limitless. With certain apps and home automation devices already available, users have the ability to unlock their home, adjust their […]
LUNA: The smart mattress cover
Over the past few years, there have been countless smart devices released on the market. This includes smart watches, wristbands, thermostats, locks, and other home automation devices–all of which sync to your smartphone. We already have the ability to connect to virtually anything, so what’s left? Well, with the smart mattress cover Luna you now have the ability to make […]
Flic: “Control your smart home with a flic”
Home automation is becoming quite common. After all, with this technology we can turn our lights on or off, lock the door, adjust the thermostat, and so much more–all through applications on our smartphones. With it already so convenient, is there anyway home automation could get any easier? Yes! With a new product called Flic, you can easily control […]