Category: Articles
10 Days Away On Vacation (How did our Home Automation System do?)
Our family spent 10 enjoyable days this summer visiting England and France. That’s us above at the Palace of Versailles (which is amazing and beautiful, like most everything we saw)! Highly recommend a visit if you haven’t already and can make it work! Now, this a home automation blog so I’ll focus mostly on those…
Matterbridge Review, Instructions, Tips & Tricks
For as long as I have been involved with home automation (7+ years) I have used pretty much every available option to build links between the big 3 assistant platforms (Homekit, Alexa, Google Assistant) and my smart home. Unfortunately, while the available approaches all “worked” (to various degrees), there were always trade-offs, the main one…
Introducing Effortless(2nd)Home
Looking to improve your second home convenience and security while saving money and time? Our comprehensive second home automation solution can do just that!
Our Vision of the Future AI-Powered Smart Home
We’re excited about the future prospects of AI in the smart home. EffortlessHome is building to prepare our customers for this future where the AI-controlled home learns and adapts for unrivaled comfort, convenience, security, and energy savings.
Make “Dumb” Appliances Smart With Power Monitoring Smart Plugs
Wishing you had a smart appliance like a dishwasher or washing machine that would let you know when it is running or the cycle is complete? Check out this article where we explain how this can be done easily and affordably using an EffortlessHome power monitoring smart plug.
Our Best Home Automations
Here at EffortlessHome we live and breath technology including home automation. We’re always pushing the envelope and looking for ways to streamline our lives and home to make both more convenient and “effortless”. In this article I will share some of the automations and solutions we use in our own home and, quite frankly, couldn’t…
Benefits of an offline home automation system
For many, the term “smart home” conjures images of voice-controlled assistants and smartphone apps. But what if there was another way? An approach that prioritizes privacy, reliability, and even affordability? Enter the offline home automation system, a setup that breaks free from the internet and offers a surprising range of benefits.
Smart Homes Save Energy and Time
Our lives are busy. Between work, errands, and social commitments, squeezing in time for relaxation can feel like a luxury. Thankfully, smart home technology is here to help. By automating everyday tasks and optimizing energy use, smart homes offer a double win: saving you precious time and reducing your environmental impact.
Smart Home Security Advantages
Traditionally, home security systems offered a layer of protection, but often lacked the finesse and ease of use we’ve come to expect from modern technology. Enter smart home security systems, a connected security solution that merges automation with traditional security measures. Let’s delve into the key advantages that make smart home security systems a compelling…
What’s Next Planned For Our Home Automation Areas
Here at EffortlessHome we live and breath technology including home automation. We’re always pushing the envelope and looking for ways to streamline our lives and home to make both more convenient and “effortless”. In this article I will share some of the ideas we are working on to take things to the next level in…
