Home Automation

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Property manager using a tablet to control smart home devices, including a smart lock and video doorbell, for service professionals.

Top Smart Home Devices for Service Professionals

A property manager can now grant temporary, fingerprint-based access to a cleaning crew via an Ultraloq Bolt, monitor their arrival with an Arlo Video Doorbell, and ensure security with an Aqara Camer

Scott Ramirez·May 15, 2026

Smart home security system granting temporary access to a service provider, with remote monitoring via smartphone and camera.

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Smart Home Devices for Managing Service Providers

A homeowner can now grant a plumber temporary, trackable access to their front door via fingerprint, monitor their work with a high-resolution camera, and revoke access instantly, all from a smartphon

Scott Ramirez·May 13, 2026

A homeowner struggling with the installation of smart shades and other smart home devices, highlighting the complexities of DIY integration.

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DIY Smart Home Integration Challenges Amidst 2026 Standardization

Smart shades, a seemingly simple home automation upgrade, are typically made to order.

Scott Ramirez·May 11, 2026