The state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards, ecosystems and best practices,
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Robert Spivack (@spivr) • Instagram photos and videos
Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit
Lutron Pico Remote Control for Audio, Sonos Endorsed
iOS - Home - Apple
Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store
Zigbee - Wikipedia
Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue
SmartThings. Add a little smartness to your things.
Iris by Lowe’s Simplifies Smart Home Management
Nest
All-new Echo (2nd Generation)
Z-Wave - Wikipedia
Caseta® Wireless – Overview
Lutron Pico Wireless control Overview
Insteon
Indigo Domotics - Advanced Mac-based Smart Home Hub
WEMO: Your Home from Anywhere
Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee |
Ring Video Doorbell for Your Smartphone | Ring
KRACK - Wikipedia
Synology Inc.
Eve Door & Window | elgato.com
ONVIF - Wikipedia
SecuritySpy - Mac NVR Video Surveillance Software - Ben Software
Video door intercom for iOS, Android, iPhone, iPad, Smartphone and Tablet
Josh.ai | Voice Control - Artificial Intelligence - Smart Home Automation
Home Automation and Smart Home Systems | Control4
Control Systems for Home Automation, Campus & Building Control by Crestron Electronics
Smart Home Automation | Savant
Amazon Echo Plus — with built-in smart home hub
Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit
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