Hands-Free Alarm.com via Alexa
If there's one thing we remember from old sci-fi future movies, it's the voice control of pretty much anything you can think of ("computer....ENHANCE!"). This may not be happening for everything YET, however, thanks to Amazon Echo, the Calgary modern infill may be seeing a new upgrade in the space of smart home security. Check out this article about how Amazon Echo Alexa voice control handles Alarm.com's smart home system with ease! #smarthome #smarthome #smarthomecalgary #sm
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
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
The Ultimate DIY Security & Home Automation Guide
You all know that we at Kubix Calgary love our technology! When it comes to the Calgary modern home, we find many people here are turning to more DIY friendly solutions for their smart homes. Who could blame them? Companies like Netatmo have made it so easy for us set up our own thermostats and security systems without the need of subscribing to typical home security companies (not to mention the fact that you don't need to bring anyone into your home to set it up)! Thanks to
The Voice-Controlled Smart Home
There are plenty of modern homes in Calgary featuring smart home technology, whether it's from Vivint or ADT, NEST, or any number of other companies. When it comes to security however, have these thoughts ever passed through your mind? "What if I panic and forget my passcode (or worse, pass phrase)?!" "What if my phone dies or I don't have signal?" "What if I don't have my phone on me?" Well voice control for your smart home we might just be able to remedy those worries for y
Windows 10's Smart Home Secret
When TIME magazine released its article about "Microsoft's Big Secret", who would of guess it would be a way to unify IoT smart home devices? For those who don't understand the importance of this innovation, allow us to put this into perspective: until now most smart home devices have worked seperately. At best, only devices of the same brand have worked together. However with Windows 10's feature "AllJoyn" developed by the AllSeen Alliance encourages devices to be interopera
The Smart Home Glossary
Domotics? Hive? IoT? There's a laundry list of lingo that's been floating around since the exciting #SmartHome market has emerged. However, with so much change in so little time there's been a lot of confusion as to what all the terminology means, especially for those not following the trend. If you own a modern home in Calgary and are looking to modernize it further, then your friends at Kubix Calgary have found the glossary for you that will help you better understand our #
5 Smart Gadgets for the Calgary Modern Home
No Calgary modern home is complete without awesome gadgets to complete the look and feel! Well we at Kubix aren't strangers to gadgets and #smarthome accessories...so here you go! From smart lights to smart coffee machines, here's an awesome article by MoneyWeb with 5 more awesome #smartgadgets! Check out the article HERE #smart #smarthome #smarthome #smarthomecalgary #calgarysmarthome #smarthome #smarttechnology #smartwatch #smartliving #calgary #calgaryhomebuilder