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Lutron Receives Corporate Grand Maestro Hall of Fame Award from the Da Vinci Science Center

Published May 13, 2013

In a smart, connected home, saving money and energy is as easy as flipping a switch (or having that switch programmed to flip automatically when needed). But behind the scenes, a lot of innovative science and engineering goes into designing… Read More »

Salamander Enhances Synergy Line, Adds New Furniture Accessories

Published Apr 24, 2013

Salamander Designs, Ltd. has made a move to expand its Synergy line, which now includes a variety of pre-configured cabinets, wall hanging kits, and an option for factory assembly. These new furniture accessories help to evolve the Synergy… Read More »

Smart Home

A Smart Home Can Be a Friendlier Home for People on the Autism Spectrum

Published Apr 09, 2013

April is Autism Awareness Month, and you’ve no doubt stumbled across a host of personal stories about the trials of raising profoundly autistic children, about the struggles of autistic adults finding work, finding love, finding their place… Read More »

Lutron Aims to Make Lighting and Security Integration Easier than Ever

Published Mar 29, 2013

If you have a monitored security system, chances are good that it’s the last thing you interact with on your way out the door and the first piece of tech you tap into when arriving home again. Arming your home… Read More »

Smart Home

Don’t Panic (or Do!): How Home Automation Helps in Case of Emergency

Published Mar 08, 2013

We often talk about home automation in terms of convenience, the way it simplifies your interaction with technology around the home, from lighting and entertainment to comfort and energy management. Even the discussion about home security automation tends to focus… Read More »

Energy Saving Efficiency

Green Tech News: New LED Bulb Looks Like an Incandescent

Published Mar 05, 2013

Mashable released an interesting bit of green news today, stating that lighting manufacturer Cree has announced a new series of energy-saving light bulbs that look and function like incandescents. Unlike most LED alternatives on the market, these bulbs… Read More »

Smart Home

URC Expands Upon Dealer Locator, Adds Installation Gallery

Published Feb 26, 2013

Intrigued by the idea of the smart home? Longing to add a bit of control to your life, but don’t know where to begin? Whether you’re looking to add total control and automation features throughout your entire residence or are… Read More »