Smart Home Tech: How to choose the right home automation protocol

For consumers who want to integrate smart home products into one ecosystem, there are so many different paths to take. In short, Z-Wave, Zigbee and Wi-Fi are the most popular wireless technologies, but what sets them apart? Here are a few differences. Continue reading

Can smart home devices help sell a home? Part 2: The results

After spending a number of months working with a network of connected devices in his own home, Inman’s tech reporter has come to a conclusion about whether smart tech can help sell a home. Find out what it is here. Continue reading

High-end homeowners love biometric tech — but should they?

Unlocking a home with only a fingerprint or facial scan can be awesome, but some experts wonder what happens to all the biometric data users upload. Continue reading

Big Brother is watching you — and your client

As smart home technology becomes more common, agents and clients are being thrown into settings where someone, somewhere, could secretly be observing them. Continue reading

Smart home tech is not just for luxury renters

Renters in 30,000 existing apartments are about to get an array of new smart home features, including Amazon Echo Dots, installed for free, thanks to a new partnership between a major landlord and a tech startup. Continue reading