Smart speakers are regarded as the gateway to the Internet of Things era, and last year they became a hot investment area for various manufacturers. This is also the fundamental reason why major companies covet the entry point into the Internet of Things. This time, we selected five smart speaker products for a horizontal comparison … Read more
1. What is a Smart Speaker? A smart speaker is not just a speaker; it is the new generation of human-computer interaction. It integrates various functions such as playing online music, querying various information, voice entertainment interaction, and even controlling smart home appliances, all in the form of a Bluetooth speaker. Thanks to the rapid … Read more
On September 5, news from market research firm TechInsights indicated that consumer spending on smart home systems and services will continue to grow robustly. The firm predicts that global consumer spending on smart homes will reach $131 billion in 2023, a 10% increase from 2022. In the next five years, spending in the smart home … Read more
According to statistics, more and more families are considering installing smart homes because it alleviates worries about whether the lights are off, whether the air conditioning is off, and the hassle of forgetting keys when going out. It also eliminates concerns about the safety of electricity, water, and gas, and saves time on trivial matters. … Read more
— AI Science Popularization 12 — Decoding Smart Home Welcome to the AI Science Popularization series! From traditional physical keys for unlocking to today’s facial recognition unlocking, from manually switching lights to voice-activated smart lighting, the intelligence of home technology has improved people’s quality of life. So what is a smart home? What artificial intelligence … Read more
Power Integrations has released a new design example report (DER-832) – this single live wire Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) smart wall switch does not require a neutral wire connection and can power LED/fluorescent/incandescent bulbs from 3 W to 600 W. This design is based on PI’s high-efficiency LinkSwitch-TN2 offline switch power supply IC, featuring ultra-low … Read more
● Use a very loud alarm to scare away intruders. The final straw that prompted me to create a home security system was a break-in at my neighbor’s house during the day. For months, my wife and I had been worried about the annoying burglaries in our suburban Seattle neighborhood. We suddenly thought about installing … Read more
Transforming your home into a smart home can enhance convenience and add a sense of technology. Achieving this goal does not necessarily require high costs. This article will explore how to achieve a low-cost smart home, using the Mijia smart platform as an example, introducing various devices, installation steps, and precautions to help families willing … Read more
DIY Installing Automatic Control Front Door Light For beautification, safety, and convenience, most homeowners in the U.S., especially those far from public lighting, choose to illuminate the lights in front of their doors and garages after dark. However, this brings about a problem, particularly for someone like me who often forgets things: I frequently forget … Read more
Robotic vacuum cleaners have evolved from the initial “clumsy little worker” to a new species with “agile hands.” Imagine a robotic vacuum cleaner that can not only skillfully clean up floor debris but also extend and retract its mechanical arms to help you place slippers at the entrance and tidy up scattered children’s toys. This … Read more