Photoelectric cells control some street lights, allowing them to switch on at dark and off at dawn, saving electricity. There may be flickering as the light level changes from above to below the threshold if the ambient light level is just at the point where the photocell will react. Read more... Why do street lights flicker on and off? Because of changing vapors … [Read more...]

Smart bulbs are great, but they're still bulbs! They function when connected to a standard switch, but only for as long as the switch's electricity is turned on. If someone flicks it off, there is no juice going to the bulbs. When you pair them with a smart switch, though, you can get even more utility and convenience. Read more... Do smart bulbs work with normal … [Read more...]

“Industrie 4.0” and Smart Manufacturing - A Review of Research Issues and Application Examples. Read more... What is meant by smart manufacturing? Smart manufacturing is the concept of synchronizing physical and digital processes within factories and across other supply chain functions in order to maximize present and future supply and demand needs. Read … [Read more...]

Smart home automation can, in fact, be hacked. The majority of the time, this is due to user error or ignorance. Due to insufficient security mechanisms or obsolete software, hackers can get access to home automation systems. Read more... Are smart homes secure? Smart houses, like any other internet-connected gadget, are vulnerable to hacking. When a connected device … [Read more...]

Second, smart factories require smart power—specifically, power supplies that can manage the individual and frequently disparate charging demands of a range of autonomous machines utilizing real-time data regarding battery power, voltage, and current. Read more... What does smart mean in the manufacturing industry? Smart manufacturing (SM) is a technology-driven strategy … [Read more...]

The Smart Home Manager app is a fun way to manage your internet at home. It allows you to retrieve your Wi-Fi password, modify your Wi-Fi network name, see how many devices are currently connected to your network, activate parental controls, and even search for answers to common technical problems. Read more... How can I see who is using my AT&T Wi-Fi? Find out … [Read more...]

Smart switches are designed as direct replacements for traditional built-in switches. Yes, you can still turn your lights on and off, just as you always did, but these smart switches provide you with much greater control over your home's lighting, as well as fans and hardwired appliances. Are smart switches worth it? Here are a few advantages to buying smart light … [Read more...]

Smart Systems enables local or remote 24/7 real-time status, energy monitoring, and control of Square D low voltage Masterpact and PowerPact circuit breakers, power meters, and other monitoring devices. How do smart panels work? Smart Panels are simple, Ethernet-connected solutions for managing power distribution. They give your electrical equipment the ability to … [Read more...]