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Make your house smarter with TP-Link's smart plug for just $25

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 19 Apr 2017 8:03 am
Our friends at Thrifter are back again with another great deal, this time saving you on this awesome smart plug! Update: The older, bigger, smart plug is also available today for just $17.99, making it the perfect way to try one out and see if works well for you! Right now you can pick up one of TP Link's smart plugs for just $25 (discount is taken when added to cart), its lowest price yet. If...

ASUS announces new smart home gateway and rugged Chromebook for classrooms

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 5 Jan 2016 12:56 pm
ASUS announces new smart home gateway and Chromebook
At CES 2016, ASUS has announced a variety of products, and the latest round includes a new smart home gateway and a rugged Chromebook. The smart home gateway is based on Google's Brillo platform and utilizes the Google Weave communications protocol. This will allow you to manage other connected accessories in your home with ease from one location.

Lowes revamps its Iris Smart Home Solution package, kits starting at $99

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 16 Nov 2015 1:26 pm
Lowes introduces the second-gen Iris Smart Home Solution
Lowes, the home improvement retailer, has announced its second-generation Iris Smart Home Solution package, which brings big improvements over the first. This time around, Lowes has updated the software and released a new mobile app, and when paired with the new hardware it brings some new functionality, along with faster performance. The mobile app makes it easier to navigate, as users can...

Kwikset Kevo — an almost awesome smart lock

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Posted by Russell Holly on 20 Apr 2015 2:51 pm
It's not what you'd call a complete thought, but Kwikset's Kevo smart lock introduces some unique ideas into the smart lock ecosystem. The folks at Kwikset have been trying to make locks and deadbolts smarter for a while now, and as a result their products are usually considered some of the best for people looking to add some smarts to their home. Their latest smart lock, the Kevo deadbolt, is...

Samsung expands its Smart Home portfolio, providing a sneak peek into the future

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 1 Sep 2014 7:56 am
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Samsung has today announced new products and services, expanding its Smart Home portfolio. The company is using IFA 2014 to refresh its connected home vision by increasing home safety, improving energy management and bringing future tech to the home of today. From digital door locks to IP cameras, the expanded Smart Home range of products - including third party solutions - enable consumers to...

Getting connected with Archos Smart Home at #CESlive

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Posted by Adam Zeis on 13 Jan 2014 3:16 pm
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This year at CES the folks at Archos were showing off some very cool tech — notably their upcoming line of smartwatches and their updated Smart Home devices. I'm a big fan of both so once I got done getting a brief about their watches, I took a look at their connected home devices as well. Powered by the Smart Home tablet, the whole setup is pretty impressive. It makes use of very small...

Samsung turns its attention to your home at CES this week

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 5 Jan 2014 7:22 am
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Smart Home aims to connect all your devices, appliances with a single app and a new protocol Samsung has long been entrenched in the smartphone and tablet space. It's begun its push into wearables with the Galaxy Gear. And this week at CES, Samsung is inviting itself into your home. The new Samsung Smart Home aims to consolidate all your connected home appliances — yes, refrigerators, ovens,...