We’ve created a new Smart Home Wiring Guide for new home builds and renos.  You can check it out here: https://www.aartech.ca/smart-home-wiring-guide.html  

We’re often asked how to automate a fireplace.  This article provides guidance on controlling a fireplace with Zwave and assumes you will be using a Vera, Hometroller, Smartthings or similar home automation controller that supports the Zwave products listed. First and foremost, as with any DIY project, care is required and if you are not

We’re excited to have a new product to announce!  DoorBird IP Video intercoms go beyond offering the ability to remotely answer the door from an Android or iOs phone or tablet.  Yes, customers can answer the door from inside the house and outside using an Internet connection with free iOs and Android apps much like

Ring has announced their newest addition, the Ring Video Doorbell Pro.  Product is expecting to ship around end of April or early may and you can see more here:  https://www.aartech.ca/ring-video-doorbell-pro-1080p.html The new product differs from the original Ring doorbell in the following ways: – Smaller footprint – 1080p resolution (compared to 720p) – Supports 2.4GHZ

For those of you interested in purchasing a Ring Video Doorbell, you might be wondering if set up is really as easy as it’s made out to be.  For your viewing pleasure we created a quick video showing the process.  Check it out here

The Ring Stick Up Cam is now in stock!  For years we’ve had people asking for truly wire free cameras and until recently it wasn’t possible.  The Ring Stick Up Cam runs on a rechargeable battery and uses  the existing WIFI network and Internet connection to set up and send alerts to your iOs or

The Ring Doorbell lets you answer your door from anywhere in the world on your Internet connected iOs or Android smart phone or tablet.  We’ve been carrying the Ring Doorbell for some time now and it has been by far the easiest WIFI doorbell to install and set up thanks in part to the great

Stelpro has introduced the first Zwave Baseboard Thermostat supporting 120V and 240V baseboard heating.  Zwave automation fans finally have a solution for baseboard control without using low voltage thermostats, relays and power supplies.  The Stelpro inline baseboard thermostat replaces the standard wall thermostat or can be used in a new installation.

There is a recurring theme in the news.  People die from fire, smoke and carbon monoxide poisoning.  Smoke and CO detectors are required by law.  And yet they are often not present or not working.  It’s such a tragedy. Smoke detectors typically have a life of up to 10 years while carbon monoxide detectors have

Forget trying to run extra long HDMI cables through floors and walls.  They’re expensive and the longer they are, the less likely they’ll provide a clean signal.  New HDMI extenders can send HDMI over single CAT5E or CAT6 cable to 40, 50 or 100 meters! HDMI Extender over single CAT5E or CAT6 to 40M HDMI