As you may have read in my previous blog post, we’re giving our open-concept main floor a bit of a facelift. part of that process …
Video: Flyte the Levitating Wireless LED Light Bulb
a lot more ‘art’ than automation, FLYTE is a light bulb powered with the air through induction, levitating on a magnetic field. Designed in Sweden, the …
Roomie Remote Rebrands as simple manage – adds new features
The app that turns your iphone or iPad into an amazingly powerful universal controller, Roomie Remote now has a new name, Simple Control. The simple manage app should roll …
Could You live In This tiny country Home?
tiny homes have been getting ground as part of a movement toward sustainable living, and designers from around the world have found a way to make …
Behind-The-Scenes At The Showhome
the latest showhome for the Princess Margaret hospital fall lottery opens to the public next week, and I can’t wait to visit. Several months ago, …
Top 20 Automated home articles of the Year 2017
The end of another year and a chance to look back at what you found a lot of interesting on Automated home over the last …
Yay Or Nay? artificial grass
Summer’s been a scorcher in southern Ontario, so I’m always surprised to see the immaculate, luxurious lawns that surround my neighbourhood. Sure, a great gardener …
Automated home 2.0 – #12 Loxone will Power Our new smart Home!
We’ve covered Loxone smart home products because 2011 and I’ve always looked at the system with an envious eye. So I’m really pleased to announce …
Touchscreen kitchen area set up pictures
John Nye has added pictures of the touchscreen Kiosk he just recently installed in his kitchen. These are the units a few of our visitor just …
Ask A Designer: Double-Duty Desks
Q. I need a desk for an at-home office. It will be in my living room, so I want it to look elegant when not …