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4 Home Automation Projects for Aging in Place Homes.

In Age In Place Homes, Home Automation, Home Building, Security, Wiring by BHN EditorNovember 28, 2018Leave a Comment

As Boomers have started retiring, home builders have been designing homes with Aging in Place considered from the design phase forward. Ground floor master bedroom suites, ramps instead of steps …

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Before You Buy: A Tale of Two Security System Approaches

In Guides, Home Automation, Security by BHN EditorNovember 24, 2018Leave a Comment

So you are looking at the Holiday sales and are thinking about a security system. You have tons of options and the hardware costs have shrunk to the point lots …

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Which Smart Doorbell is Best?

In Doorbells, Home Automation, Security, Video by BHN EditorSeptember 20, 2018Leave a Comment

There are many decent smart doorbells, and which is the best one for you is going to depend on your requirements and preferences. There are a few things to consider …

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Best Smart Water Shutoff Valves

In Guides, Security by BHN EditorSeptember 10, 2018Leave a Comment

A smart shut off valve makes it possible to automatically and/or remotely turn off the water in your home or vacation property. It might be automatic, in response to a …

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RATtrap Firewall Review

In Review, Security by BHN EditorSeptember 5, 2018Leave a Comment

Introduction The age of the connected appliance is upon us. All sorts of items are becoming smart and jumping on your network. Just like the rise of dial-up internet gave …

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Review: Cujo Smart Firewall

In Review, Security by BHN EditorNovember 27, 2017Leave a Comment

Introduction Over the last couple years network security products have started to take off in the consumer space after being strictly a business to business market previously. Home & Home …

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