Most smart home technology likes to boast that you can manage everything from an app. But is that really better than the traditional way? Replacing a remote or switch with an app still makes it a manual chore to turn on the lights or adjust the volume. And while there are some benefits to apps—accessing technology in any room from anywhere—you should aim for more. 

As smart home automation evolves, the goal is a self-managed home that handles everything in the background. Of course, you still get tactile controllers when needed, but they’re a choice, not a necessity, as you go about your day in your Fairfax County, VA, home. Read More