Eight years ago, the electricians for VMA Electric were pulling electrical wiring for new homes under construction. Right behind them, low-voltage electrical crews were installing structured wiring ...

When you’re working with connected devices or home automation projects on the Raspberry Pi, it’s important to lock down your Raspberry Pi so it’s secure. Over on Hackster.io, they show you exactly how ...

Home automation – the idea of a smart home that monitors and controls the inside environment, takes commands from occupants, and generally makes living easier. Hackers, makers, and engineers have been ...

In the HVAC industry, it pays to network, and your friendly neighborhood custom integrator is an especially valuable acquaintance. Also known as CEDIA integrators or custom electronics (CE) ...

Thanks to the ESP8266 and the ESP32, we’ve seen an explosion in DIY home automation projects recently. When it only takes $3 and a few lines of code to bring your gadgets onto the network, that’s ...

Home automation is an hot and emerging sector that still caters to a small, wealthy segment of the population. The momentum of the Internet of Things, as well as the notion of being able to “connect” ...

Some people are early adopters of new technology; others take baby steps. Home automation is a good place for newbies to start. After all, your home is your castle. Life should be its easiest and most ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Your home could be smarter than you (no offense). Sleep like a baby while your custom ...

Predicting the future is always risky, especially when it comes to technology. Remember the paperless office and the flying car? How about the electronic house that runs itself? Alas, paper still ...

1. Don't limit input. The most common mistake is limiting the initial input to too few people. Many managers are surprised when they hear an insight from a person in their plant. It's much easier, and ...

Reflecting on my 30-year career as a project manager, I have come to realize process automation projects have unique challenges, which make them more difficult to execute than other types of projects.