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For most of us, the entry point to the smart home is connected lighting, and that's where startup Noon Home aims to make its mark. Rather than persuading people to switch out their bulbs for wireless ...

The look and feel of just about every gadget imaginable could be changed by technology supplied by a pair of Chicago-area companies that are promoting a major switch switch. It’s a subtle, but ...

Home automation devices are usually controlled with apps or dedicated, relatively complex controllers (or, if compatible, with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa on the Amazon Echo). I've become fond ...

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This is a very simple touch light switch circuit that uses the 4011 IC, one transistor and a relay. The C1 capacitor stores the switching state at a certain time and is charged or discharged according ...

For anyone who has ever fumbled around in the dark trying to find the light switch, a touch lamp might be just the upgrade. They add a modern, fuss-free element to a home and offer an effortless way ...

There are smart plugs, smart speakers, smart light bulbs, smart thermostats, and even smart light switches. In a world where convenience and smart home integration are key, upgrading to a smart light ...

Home automation devices are usually controlled with apps or dedicated, relatively complex controllers (or, if compatible, with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa on the Amazon Echo). I've become fond ...