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While science fiction writers, such as Ray Bradbury, depicted these homes throughout much of the 20th century, their genesis lies in the development of the systems that comprise them. The first 20 years of the 20th century saw the invention of the vacuum cleaner, dryer, washing machine, iron, and toaster. The first smart device was created approximately 45 years later. Known as the ECHO IV, it could turn home appliances on and off and control home temperatures; unfortunately, it did not sell well. Home automation technologies began to be built into luxury dwellings decades ago. Disney’s 1999 film, Smart House, provided mainstream audiences with a sense of the possibilities, but the first smart home models and devices began to hit the consumer market in the early 2000s, with the proliferation of the Internet and related technologies a decade earlier.

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01.14.2007 | 34 Comments

5/533. 99 View at eBay$115. 99View at Newegg Business$127. 65View at Amazon?Voice alarm tells you where danger is and how to proceedMobile app connects smoke detectors, thermostats and security camerasConnects to a variety of smart home networksHas a relatively short warranty period of two yearsIsn’t compatible with Amazon AlexaIsn’t compatible with Apple HomeKitIn addition to the standard tone alarm, the Next Protect features a voice alarm that calmly tells you about the danger, where it is and how to proceed. If you happen to be away when an emergency occurs, this smoke alarm’s mobile app notifies you immediately. This allows you to contact emergency services and potentially avoid the worst of the damage. The app also lets you monitor what’s happening in your home and test alarms remotely, and it teaches you how to best use your smoke detector. This smoke alarm is only one piece of Nest’s larger home automation system. Not only can you network multiple Nest Protect units together, but you can also connect other Nest devices such as thermostats and security cameras. Additionally, the Nest Protect is compatible with other smart home networks including Nexia, Vera, Wink and Google Home; it doesn't work with Amazon Alexa or Apple HomeKit. Unfortunately, the two year warranty is shorter than those from First Alert and Kidde.

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01.14.2007 | 16 Comments

In one case, a doorbell camera caught footage of four burglary suspects trying to enter a residence. Three were arrested at the time, but a fourth got away. After the homeowner gave Arcadia detectives some Ring video clips, police identified and arrested the last suspect. Hammond, Indiana, also put up money to offer Ring cameras at a discount. Lt. Steve Kellogg said the partnership was a natural move for a city that already uses cameras to read license plates. “You cannot enter or leave our city without … being captured on film,” he said, adding that doorbell cameras are the next logical step. “We thought, ‘Well, the only angle we don’t really have is cameras right by the homes. '”He said sharing video is voluntary. Green Bay, Wisconsin, gets one free camera for every 20 people who sign up for the Ring app through a city link. Initially, police required recipients of those free cameras to agree to provide any video police requested.