California’s new residential solar mandate could change the look of new homes and solar panels themselves. California Energy Commission adopted regulations that will require electricity-producing solar panels on most new homes in 2020. Although any type of roof can accommodate panels, some designs are more solar-friendly. A basic gable roof with a large south-facing slope
Smart home tech is trying to help us, these tiny AI assistants can remind us to do things, and they’re harder to ignore than those constant alerts on your smartphone. But don’t take our word for it — we checked in with health and wellness pros about how they use their smart homes. When we
Home security cameras and dash cams are legal in California. However, like in many legal cases, there are gray areas. California is a “two-party consent” state, this means permission must be granted from all parties to make a recording lawful. Typically, this law applies to “confidential communication” such as a private phone call or private
It’s summertime, that means vacations. But, one thing you shouldn’t be relaxed about is the way you secure your home. One of the easiest things you can do to protect your home and family may seem obvious… lock up. “People not locking their doors is the number one problem whether it’s their house doors, their
If you’re looking for a project to spruce up your home, we have four quick ideas that can inject some digital upgrades into your life. These smart home upgrades are so simple you can tackle all four over a long weekend, and connect them all to each other. Plus, all of these items can be
Sonos sent out invites for June event in San Francisco with tagline: “You’re better than this.” The company recently registered a home theater smart speaker with the FCC. The invite might be alluding to Alexa’s ability to control some TVs and other components of an entertainment setup. An HDMI port would give Sonos’ next speaker
