How can smart shades add functionality and value to a home?
From convenience to energy efficiency, smart home tech touts many benefits to the homeowner. One popular choice? Smart shades. Here, Scott Stephenson of Hunter Douglas explains why smart shades are a valuable part of any smart home ecosystem
by Brandon Doyle Sep 4
Smart home tech for agents: Which Amazon Echo product is right for you?
Amazon Echo products are nifty, convenient gadgets, and they can leave a lasting impact on clients when presented as closing gifts. But with a sea of options out there, which one should you go for?
by Brandon Doyle Aug 27
Why aren't more consumers adopting smart home tech?
Opinion
To many, smart home technology still feels unaffordable and complicated to set up. Why is that? And what are smart tech companies like Wyze doing to overcome those concerns? Scott Wilson, the senior director of product marketing at Wyze Labs, weighs in
by Brandon Doyle Aug 14
What agents need to know about smart home protocols
Setting up a smart home can really add value to a home — not to mention, enormous convenience for the homeowner. But where do you get started? And how do you set up a centralized smart home hub? Here's what you need to know
by Brandon Doyle Aug 7
How can Americans cope with energy costs this summer?
With so many people working from home this year, it's no surprise that utility bills are ticking up. Mike Phillips, co-founder and CEO of Sense, shares tips on what people can do to reduce energy use in your home
by Brandon Doyle Jul 31
Homeowner's insurance startup Hippo raises $150M Series E round
The fundraising round values the tech-focused home insurance company at $1.5 billion
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 21
Smart home tech for agents: Practical smart home automation ideas
When implemented properly, smart home technology can add a level of security, comfort and entertainment to a home. Here are a few ideas on how to use smart home tech today
by Brandon Doyle Jul 10
Builders predict renewed focus on sustainable living after pandemic
Fifty expert builders told remodeling platform Fixr they expect homeowners to focus on healthier living after the pandemic, starting with their homes
by Marian McPherson May 15
Smart-home tech for agents: Behind the scenes with C by GE
Opinion
Unveiled at CES 2020, these new C by GE technologies work to enhance the smart-home experience. Here's what they do and how they work
by Brandon Doyle Mar 11
3 tech giants are teaming up to make smart-home devices easier to use
Amazon, Apple and Google have teamed up with the Zigbee Alliance to create a single, royalty-free wireless protocol that will make smart-home devices easier to connect and use
by Marian McPherson Jan 20
Smart-home tech for agents: Water sensors
Opinion
Here's a closer look at 5 flood sensors and some best practices for using them in a home
by Brandon Doyle Dec 4
Smart-home tech for agents: Motion sensors
Opinion
Listen in to the full video for the ins and outs of each motion detector and what the hosts would recommend
by Brandon Doyle Nov 20
Smart home gadgets
Opinion
Inman was asked to test how connected smart devices could help a home sell. Truthfully, new curtains or curb appeal upgrades might be money better spent
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 5
Should your vacation rental have smart locks?
Experts say smart locks can help vacation rental owners avoid hassles and step up security
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
High-end homeowners love biometric tech — but should they?
Unlocking a home with only a fingerprint or facial scan can be awesome, but some experts wonder what happens to all the biometric data users upload
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21