Vera 3: The Smart Home System You Customize

Easy to convert your home to "smart"

If the idea of living in a “smart home” appeals to you – but the process to convert to “smart” seems a bit daunting -- there’s a new home control system called the Vera 3 that makes home automation really simple and affordable.  The Vera 3, and its little sister the VeraLite, are Internet gateways for convenient home control, security, … [Read more...]

There are Countless Ways to Use this Inexpensive Home Automation System

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Did you know that for less than $75 you can have a home automation system that lets you remotely control any light, device or appliance in your house? The number of ways you can use a lighting and appliance home automation system like this are countess. Here are just a few: Starting the coffee maker when you wake up in the morning so it’s … [Read more...]

Open and Close Garage Using your Cell Phone and this Home Automation System

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Did you ever drive away from your house and later wonder if you closed the garage door? Well, it happened to me last weekend when I was leaving for a long holiday weekend. I had driven nearly 10 miles and suddenly realized that I couldn’t remember if I saw the garage door finish closing, so I turned around and went back home to check. When I got … [Read more...]