This week we have a guest blogger! Laura Bourland, Content Marketer, has written for buildwithrise.ca and other prominent outlets in the Smart Home world.  You consider yourself a pretty smart, savvy homeowner,…

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to smart thermostats, but which ones work best with IFTTT? For low voltage systems, the best option for IFTTT is the Ecobee4. For…

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to smart thermostats, but which ones work best with Apple HomeKit? For low voltage systems, the best option for HomeKit is the Ecobee…

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to smart thermostats, but which ones work best with Amazon Alexa? For low voltage systems, the best option for Alexa is the Ecobee4….

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to smart thermostats, but which ones work best with Google Home? For low voltage systems, the best option for Google Home is Google’s…

Have we, dare I say it… gone too far? Smart tech is everywhere these days. With a WiFi connection, you can regulate and automate almost every process in your house…

Multi-zone thermostats Most homes in North America consist of multiple zones or spaces for different purposes. You’d have a bedroom, living room, kitchen and perhaps even an office. All these...

The smart home revolution has started. Homeowners are looking for innovative solutions to improve the energy efficiency of their residence. Since home heating accounts for a significant portion of energy...

Ask a smart home owner, “is your home secure?” and you’ll get either a shrug or a thumbs-up. One answer is apathetic, the other answer is ignorant, and both are completely wrong. Your smart home is not safe.