Smart Lighting for a Smart Budget

Until recently, the high price point of traditional whole home automation systems was a major barrier to many homeowners looking to get into the smart home field. Then, Philips Hue debuted a $70 smart light bulb … and price point was still a major barrier to entry....

On Controls – Automation in the Cloud

Tell us about iRule, what do you do and how did you get started. As a hobby, I loved my home theater and when I wanted to upgrade my control system I had many quotes and all were out of my budget. I decided with a friend (Victor, my co-founder) to try to turn the...

iPhone Control of your Home Systems

Where did the idea for iRule come from? The idea for iRule came when I wanted to upgrade my control system due to constant upgrades. The costs of the available systems were higher than any other component I already owned. It was just cost-prohibitive to get the...