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How Outdoor Lighting Can Improve Home Security With Style

Tackling an outdoor lighting project can be intimidating. From what kind of lights to buy, to what features to highlight, to where everything should go – there’s a lot to consider! If you’re not sure where to start with your outdoor lighting project, we’ve got you covered. In our Outdoor Lighting Design Guide, we’ll go […]

Voice-Activated Lighting – How it Works & How to Get It!

We’ve come a long way since the clapper! Today, spoken commands can control any number of household and office appliances, saving you the trouble of turning on the lights or even reaching for a remote. Many home lighting brands have incorporated voice-activated lighting control into their products, you have more options than ever to automate […]

Curious about the impact of unique landscape lighting on your home?

Don’t let your hard work in landscaping go unnoticed when night falls. Illuminating your outdoor space is an artistic endeavor just like designing it, especially if you want it to stand out from the rest. Check out our blog for valuable insights on creating a distinctive landscape lighting system. Unique landscape lighting requires planning and […]

High-End Outdoor Lighting

Some homeowners spare no expense making their outdoor spaces the best they can be, day or night, rain or shine. High-End Outdoor Lighting Solutions are a great way to help your home be all that it can be – illuminate a yard, garden, or patio setting after the sun sets, highlight distinct features on your […]

Select The Right Technology For Your Renovation Project

When renovating your home, it can be overwhelming to choose the right technology to include in your updates. Here are some tips to help you pick the right technology for your home renovation project: Identify your needs and goals Start by thinking about what you want to accomplish with the renovation. Are you looking to […]

How Do I Make My Dumb Home Smarter?

We get asked all the time about easy ways to smarten up a household, and change is easier than you might think! Just keep in mind that most of the technology for sale out there is complex and not necessarily dependable. Consider partnering with a home technology professional before beginning your shiny object buying spree. […]

Lighting Automation for Your Home

Setting up lighting automation control in your home doesn’t have to be complicated. While there are many ways to set up an automated lighting system, the equipment used is often very straightforward! And with the right technology – plus sticking to a few key principles – implementing these systems can be a snap. Lighting Control […]

Biophilia and Smart Home Technology

We’ve seen an abundance of interest this year around biophilia in the home technology space. What is it and how can we best leverage it in homes simply, reliably, and cost-effectively? I’ve spent the last six months researching the latest trends and wanted to share my findings. What is Biophilia? Biophilia refers to our innate […]

What Is Lighting Control?

Lighting sets the mood. Whether it’s coming home from work or clocking out after a long day in the home office, great lighting makes all the difference. Wouldn’t it be great to have a lighting control solution that automatically knew what to do every day without having to touch a light switch? Imagine this; at […]

Should I Install a Control System?

We’ve come a long way since the birth of the smart home control system. Once so expensive they were reserved for a select few, we now live in a world chock full of choices! With so many shiny objects available, it can be an intimidating process to tackle on your own. Livewire caters to these […]