Articles of interest covering how technology and electronics can help us enjoy our homes. You’ll find articles on aging at home, home entertainment, smart home technology, home security and more.
New products on the market use tunable white lighting can automatically adjust the colour spectrum of your home lighting to match your sleep patterns. For years lighting control has been a part of home automation, greatly enhancing the home environment with its ability to
This spring I was asked by Ed Neelands to provide a camera system that will allow him to keep an eye on his cows while they are calving. Without it, he has to get up in the middle of the night and walk out
I’m very proud of the fact that Homebuttons was awarded the Customer Service Award at the annual dinner this spring hosted by the Meaford Chamber of Commerce. It was very gratifying to receive the support from the community and, looking out from the stage
Every flat screen TV comes with a stand that allows you to place it on a table top, but you might prefer to mount it in a different way, and there is a wide variety of approaches as well as cautions. Homebuttons offers TV
The advantage of wireless transmission within the home is always being touted as the best solution for all kinds of applications, from entertainment to control. In reality, there are many different approaches to wireless control or data streaming, so here is a (not so)
In an ongoing effort to provide every type of electronic device or system to enhance the home I began to focus on the issue of living independently when I realized that the aging of our population is becoming a significant issue. As we grow
Security systems, with sensors and a keypad, perform functions that are quite different than those of a surveillance system. And each of these systems, taken alone, can be adapted to a variety of uses. Before planning one or the other, or both, for your
When we build our dream home every aspect of it has to reflect our wishes. Electronics included. We all have preferences about how we want our communication and entertainment delivered and displayed. These days changing technologies overtake us daily. It’s hard to know how
There was a time when the term LED referenced the little red indicator lights on electronic devices. LED stands for Light Emitting Diode and it has long been an element in electronic circuits. A diode allows energy to flow in one direction but not
Home Automation systems are built around lighting controls, with other aspects of home control tied into them. Careful planning can take advantage of this automation to reduce energy consumption dramatically. 1. The ALL OFF command can be programmed to switch off all lights when
