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The wireless Gira KNX RF system can be installed in new and existing buildings without extensive renovation work. KNX is the worldwide standard for smart building technology and RF refers to radio ...

Dealing with battery runtime in smart-home sensors. Developing high-efficiency power supplies with a boost converter and a buck-boost converter. An example of a nanopowered smoke detector system.

Smart-home products and services have evolved rapidly over the last 20 years to connect every niche of a luxury custom home with features limited only by the imagination of the homeowner. Security ...

As the world grapples with impacts from climate changes and increasing natural resource scarcity, the pursuit of a sustainable future is more critical than ever. As such, it is important to explore ...

When it comes to professionally installed and monitored home security systems that also offer all the creature comforts of a smart home, no one does it better than Vivint. Most home security systems ...

Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

A survey of more than 10,000 residents of multifamily housing units showed that "residents are highly satisfied with smart home devices supplied by the property owners." About one-half of rental ...