Category Archives: Home Automation

22 apr

Building Houses with 3D Printers

**, 3D Graphics, DIY, Electronics, Home Automation, Home Projects, News

If you think 3D printers are cool, you should see this video. In Shanghai, they are printing houses with 3D printers. I have my 3D Printer (Makibox) completely assembled. I have yet to do my first 3D print. I need … Continue reading

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3 dec

Amazon Prime Air – Drone Deliveries

***, Amazon.com, Home Automation, News, Robotics

Sorry guys, been busy with work. On Sunday night, I got a chance to sneak at the TV screen and watch the 60 minutes special about Amazon and their new Amazon Prime Air. Basically they would have distribution centers that … Continue reading

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11 aug

Skybell Wifi Door Bell

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Home automation is making it even easier for you to answer your door without ever leaving your couch. Skybell is the latest in the next generation doorbell and what I think is my personal favorite of all the smart doorbell models … Continue reading

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26 jun

DoorBot Smart Doorbell and Video Camera

*, DIY, Electronics, Home Automation, Home Projects, howto, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Mobility

** Update: Be sure to check out iDoorcam Wifi Door Bell that is a compeitor product with a smaller form factor Just last week, I published an extensive preview of the major new smart locks that are about to hit … Continue reading

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23 jun

Comparable Matrix Between Smart Locks: Lockitron, Goji, August and Kevo

***, Android, Cloud Computing, Design, DIY, Electronics, Entertainment, Hacking, Hardware, Home Automation, Home Projects, howto, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Mobility, News, User Experience

Smart locks is the latest home automation technology craze that is growing in competition thanks to Bluetooth low energy (AKA Bluetooth Smart) found in many of the latest mobile phones and devices. First there was the popular Lockitron, which slips … Continue reading

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