Nest Gains Android Wear Support
With the advent of wearable tech, the push to create more apps and applications for wearable tech has been increasing. From fitness, to communication, to payments, wearable technology has become the new tool of the future. NEST has finally recieved android wear support for its users. NEST started off as a smart thermostat, but has quickly begun evolving as a smarthome hub for the modern home. It's no wonder that Google bought the company for billions (3.2Bn to be exact). With
9 Ways a Smart Home can Improve Your Life
The home of the future will have many things that we can already see coming to fruition. Imagine you're at home, and you love Dasani water - so you buy it and put it in your fridge. You finish it, and buy it again and put it in your fridge. You repeat this one more time... and your fridge has just learned your habit of buying Dasani water. So what does it do? It reorders it automatically for you. This will be the future smart home one day in the near - but no so distant futur
Home Automation and Design
If there's ever been two things that we love, it's technology and design. If you still have to manually turn your lights on in 2016, it's time for you to look into home automation. If you still set your home alarm from a keyfob, it's time for you to look into home automation. If you have to stress thinking that the garage door didn't fully close when you left home this morning, it's time for your to look into home automation. There's no denying it, home automation is the futu
Could a Battery Make a Home Smarter?
What if you could make your home smarter merely by swapping the batteries in your battery-powered appliances? If you ask TESLA, adding a battery to your home is about the smartest thing you can do! Roost has a new battery coming in that can upgrade your home CO2 detector... check it out! #smarthome #smarthome #smarttechnology #smart #smarthomecalgary #smarthome #smartliving #calgarysmarthome
Awesome Calgary Smart Home Products of 2015
As the year comes to a close, some people like to reflect on moments passed and memories with their loved ones. Don't get us wrong - we do too - but last time we checked, they don't connect to WiFi or automate our homes SO we've got this patch here for all of you Kubix and tech fanatics out there! From the video doorbell, to the WiFi garage door opener, Gotta Be Mobile has written up a spread that's sure to put a smile on your face, and some awesome smart home gadgets in your
More Awesome Smart Home Gadgets of 2015
Do the nerds at Kubix love Smart Home gadgets a little bit too much? Maybe. But the rise of home automation technology (a market looking to be worth billions by 2020) is raising and it looks like there is no signs of stopping! So while this is going on, why not enjoy it and revel in the makings of the future? The truth is: you can never have enough tech in your home. Speak of which... isn't it time you got a smart coffee machine for your Calgary modern home? Check out 10 more
Amp up Christmas Lights the #SmartHome Way!
Hey Calgary smart home owners and Kubix lovers -- it's that time of year again! The lights and tree are coming up and magic is happening all over the streets! When it comes to utilizing our favourite tech toys, what better time to use them than for the December holidays? The Wall Street Journal has come up with a fantastic video on using your current (or new) smart home tech to spruce up your holiday home. With some simple additions your Calgary modern home can go from averag
More Next-Gen #SmartHome Tech Coming to Calgary
For those who read our weekly vlogs, you know we love technology! With the IoT (Internet of Things) taking off and the #Smarthome market rolling into high-gear, we at Kubix Calgary love bringing you our latest findings! Lowe's is currently launching a next generation of its Iris Smart Home solution. The update brings along new software updates, better performance, and a more intuitive and simplified interface. In addition, Iris now works with over 75 devices! "By implementing
New Multifunctional Pieces
Here at Kubix, our Calgary modern homes have always been about 3 things: technology, style, and multifunctionality. To complement this aspect we are always looking for new and innovative technologies in order to make our homes bigger and better! But what happens when your home is already build and you want to have more space? Multifunctional furniture is the answer! Resource Furniture has been one of the trailblazers when it comes to multifunctional furniture and just recentl
Apple File New Patent For Futuristic Home Automation System
Because Apple never ceases to find new ways of entering and perfecting markets, Apple Inc. has now filed a patent for an innovative home automation system that would aim to get rid of the need for wall switches and instead opt for projected controls on the wall that would eliminate the need for ever needing to bring in an electrician to set up switches every again! In addition to offering yet another means of customizing your home in the way you want, it also gives home build