Many Human Machine Interface (HMI) software solutions enable IoT connectivity in a variety of ways. Here’s a look at how to do it, along with instructions for configuring an HMI. This file type ...

As communication systems have improved and expanded in the age of IoT, the need for data security has increased. The MQTT protocol can provide efficient and secure integrating industrial automation ...

During the past few years, you may have heard a lot of hype about the Internet of Things (IoT)-billions of sensors, cameras, and machines connecting to produce trillions of dollars in potential value.

Featuring stylish wireless equipment and affordable monitoring, including a free self-monitoring plan, SimpliSafe makes it easy to build your own home security system and manage every aspect from the ...

The smart home market presents growth opportunities in security, energy management, and connected devices, driven by consumer demand for convenience and energy savings. North America leads in adoption ...

Home automation for years has been the domain of home installers outfitting wealthy consumers with $10,000- $100,000 setups to control lights, home theater, security, air conditioning, and home audio.

Most chickens are pretty good at putting themselves to bed when the sun sets, and [Eddy]’s chickens are no exception. But they’re not terribly thoughtful about closing up after themselves, so he set ...

[Photo: Courtesy Samantha Fisher] Imagine a house where your appliances run themselves, where lights adjust without you having to get up, and where your snail-mailbox would send you a message when you ...

Home automation, mainly using Crestron, has been at the core of my audio-video system in my last three houses. While not the most fruitful of advertising category (when comparing to audiophile and ...