Smart Lighting for a Smart Budget

Until recently, the high price point of traditional whole home automation systems was a major barrier to many homeowners looking to get into the smart home field. Then, Philips Hue debuted a $70 smart light bulb … and price point was still a major barrier to entry....

iPhone Control of your Home Systems

Where did the idea for iRule come from? The idea for iRule came when I wanted to upgrade my control system due to constant upgrades. The costs of the available systems were higher than any other component I already owned. It was just cost-prohibitive to get the...

Defining Audio Fidelity

Every audiophile and home theater owner understands how video quality is defined using parameters such as aspect ratio, resolution, black level, contrast, color balance, bit-rate, and so forth. Online and print magazine reviews usually include detailed technical data...

Home Control and Energy Conservation

Please explain what breakthroughs Watteco’s technology will bring to the home control and automation market? Watteco’s Watt Pulse Communications (WPC™) power line communication (PLC) module is the only low power solution for the home energy command and...