This year has already been full of surprises, and smart security automation continues to evolve to meet the needs of homes and businesses. From touchless technology to smart health bubbles, here are some security trends we believe will continue to define the year.

Sometimes it feels impossible to think you can enjoy a cozy home while saving money and energy. But it’s easier than you think to make your climate control system accomplish exactly that. Whether you’re using the system that “came with the house” or one of the newest models, you can get the most out of it without having to freeze in the winter and melt in the summer. Here are a few of our suggested practical settings to adjust your thermostat with the changing seasons.

High-quality speakers are easily found for stereo Hi-fi and home theater setups and can be used for either. In the end, it comes down to your personal taste and the ways you’re more likely to utilize your equipment.

First, let’s determine the difference between hi-fi and a home theater. A home theater involves a particular arrangement of speakers around a screen to recreate the movie theater audio experience. Hi-fi setups, also known as high fidelity, are more concerned with executing sound as precisely as it would sound in a recording studio.