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Smart lighting and pets: how the connected home improves animal welfare
When we think about smart home technology for pets, the first things that come to mind are automatic feeders, cameras, or GPS. We rarely think about lighting. However, the light your pet receives during the day has a direct and documented impact on their circadian rhythm, stress levels, sleep quality, and even their immune system.…
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Smart pet waterers: technology to keep your pet always hydrated
Access to clean, fresh water is a basic need for any pet, but how that water is offered has a greater impact on how much the animal actually drinks than many owners realize. Smart water bowls and connected water fountains have transformed something as simple as a water dish into a health monitoring device that…
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Smart automatic litter boxes: a complete guide and the best models for 2026
If you have one or more cats, cleaning the litter box is probably the least enjoyable household chore for any owner. Smart automatic litter boxes have been promising to eliminate that task altogether for years, and in 2026, technology has reached a point where that promise is finally a reality for most feline households. But…
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Homes with predictive AI for pets: when the house learns before you do
Self-learning assistants: how predictive AI is taking home automation beyond manual programming to create homes that adapt to each pet’s routines. Programming a smart home has always required some effort. Defining schedules, creating routines, setting conditions… The promise of home automation has always been to free you from repetitive tasks, but the irony is that…
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The pet-friendly home of the future: smart doors, sensors, and spaces designed for pets.
Connected homes no longer ignore pets: doors that recognize the microchip, sensors that distinguish people from animals, and routines that adapt the home to the rhythm of life of each species. For years, home automation designed the smart home with its human inhabitants in mind. Motion sensors activated lights whenever anything moved, resulting in nighttime…
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How to save energy with home automation
The electricity bill remains one of the biggest fixed household expenses. And while it’s impossible to eliminate it, home automation offers very specific tools to reduce it significantly: smart thermostats that avoid heating empty rooms, plugs that cut off standby power, lighting systems that turn off automatically, and automated routines that adapt consumption to the…
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Smart pet cameras
Leaving your pet home alone is much easier when you can see them in real time from your phone. Smart pet cameras have evolved significantly in recent years: they’re no longer just simple security cameras. The most advanced models allow you to talk to your pet, remotely dispense treats, receive alerts when they detect barking…
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How to make your home smart: a step-by-step guide to getting started from scratch
Just ten years ago, talking about a smart home conjured up images of futuristic mansions or science fiction movies. Today, for less than €200 and a couple of hours of setup, any apartment can be transformed into an automated home that responds to your voice, saves energy, and gives you complete control from your mobile…