If you are looking to save money on your heating bill this winter, the Nest thermostat is a great way to start. This thermostat automatically learns what temperatures you like in the house and when, and sets itself up to auto-schedule. That means no programming for...
Many companies are diving into the home automation game, and Z-Wave is coming up as one of the most important of them all. With over ten years in the market, and the ability to be controlled from your smart phone, tablet, or PC, Z-Wave proves to be an outstanding way...
For the audiophile in everyone, there’s a new way to listen to music throughout your entire home: enter the HEOS Multi-room Wireless Speaker System by Denon. Newly released at the end of June, this system is a rival for Sonos, which has been at the top of the home...
Sonos customers will be able to stream their favorite tunes even more easily than before with the newest update from Google. Google Play Music launched an eagerly-anticipated update to the Sonos Hi-Fi wireless speaker system in April, which allows individuals to...
Forget piles and piles of CDs and bulky cases taking up space in your home – streaming audio is the way to go these days. Internet radio and on-demand music stations like Pandora and Spotify are allowing consumers to listen to music in a whole new way. There are a...
Where would the world of tech be without Google? One of the leaders in everything from search to music, Google is tied intimately with every type of entertainment. In 2010, the company threw its hat into the television ring with the introduction of Google TV, an...
By now, you’ve heard about “going green” in your home, including the potentially-huge cost savings and the benefit to the environment. Simple tasks, like turning off the lights when you leave the room, can add up over time. But what happens when you have a huge house...
Before the Internet, there was cable television – or satellite if you were one of the lucky ones. After years of having the choice of a handful of channels, consumers were given the choice of dozens, then hundreds. Programming boomed, and soon, no matter what kind of...
Home security and home surveillance isn"t just for the rich and famous. Protecting your home is now an affordable option with easy-to-use systems that you access through your PC, smart phone, or tablet using a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. Why would you need a home...
Home automation systems may sound like a futuristic idea, like something from The Jetsons, but it is, in fact, a real – and affordable – option for homeowners right now. HTS offers comprehensive home automation and control options, including: Whole house audio Video...