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How Smart Homes Can Help Smart Moms
Being a mom can mean a lot of things. It goes without saying that the job comes with many responsibilities and can be very demanding. According to Alarm.com research, moms spend an average of 36 hours a week organizing, coaching, and managing their children. And,...
Home Theaters: Creating the Cinema Experience at Home
Home theaters, as dedicated rooms or integrated in multi-purpose rooms, are becoming a necessity for many homeowners and families. It goes without saying that the ongoing pandemic has had a major effect on our lives, and the ways we have had to bring many experiences...
Your Holiday Travel Home Security Checklist
‘Tis the season for lots of holiday travel plans! If you and your family are planning to leave town to visit family, skip the cold, or just keep a tradition going, you’ll want to make sure your home is safe and secure while you’re gone. While the holidays are a time...
6 Common Homeowner Fears…and How to Conquer Them
Spooky season is upon us, which means we've got the scaries on our mind. But, it doesn't take ghosts in the attic to stir up chills and unease in a homeowner. Having a home and family to look out for comes with a few worries. We've listed some of the most common...
School’s Out: Tips for a Safe & Fun Summer Break
Ahhh, summer break. Parents and kids alike rejoice in this laid-back reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the school year. No more waking up extra early for morning drop offs, or half-asleep lunch packing sessions. But with the extra freedom comes the need for...
Stress Less with Smart Home Tech
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and we've got some tips on how smart home technology can help put your mind at ease! While our homes are often our most reliable happy place, it goes without saying that they can also become a source of worries and stress on...
Going Green with Sustainable Smart Home Tech
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we’ve got “green” on our minds – and we’re not talking about shamrocks. Here at Phoenix Systems, we specialize in smart home technology and we often talk about how it can make life in our homes more convenient and...
Setting the Scene in Your Smart Home
Something that makes us truly unique is our homes and the way we organize, decorate, and use them. We all have our specific routines and preferences – even within the same household. You probably have that “just right” temperature that you like to keep your house at...
(Smart) Home for the Holidays: A Gift Guide for the Whole Family
This year, nothing has been more sacred to us than the safety and comfort of being at home. No matter what, it's a place of own our that we can retreat, relax, and regroup for the next day. Of course, for many of us, home is a place we have to share and we've had to...