Top Greener’s smart automation systems can take any home into the 21st century. We carry a carefully chosen selection of system components that work with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, among other platforms

Our products help control electrical outlets, lighting, security systems, lamps and more. Our dimmers, for example, will control the level of light in your home, our humidity sensors will control the bathroom fans, and we offer a number of other products that will serve similar purposes throughout your house. In other words, we offer everything you need to automate your home. As a longstanding partner to contractors and DIY enthusiasts, we can match you with the right products for any project.

Home Automation Protocols

The goal of a smart home automation system is to have multiple components communicating with each other, but that can’t happen if different systems run on different protocols. As you can see below, we’ve organized our smart home automation products into two categories based on their protocol.

· Wi-Fi: Most homes already have a Wi-Fi network in place, meaning using it to automate lighting and other systems is often the most convenient, cost-effective choice. That said, running too many devices on a Wi-Fi network can lead to problems with interference.

· Z-Wave: Home automation devices by many different manufacturers support the Z-Wave protocol. Z-Wave runs on a different frequency than Wi-Fi, which eliminates interference issues. However, Z-Wave systems often cost more to set up.

Wi-Fi and Z-Wave protocols each have their pros and cons for smart home automation. Whichever one you choose, it’s important when planning a project to make sure all devices will connect seamlessly with one another.

The Benefits of Home Automation

Smart home systems put full control of your property at your fingertips. With them, you can do things like turn off a light without getting up from your chair or program your sprinkler system to turn on when you’re not home. The possibilities are truly limitless — particularly when you integrate multiple devices on a single platform with a centralized control system.

Home automation is convenient, but that’s not the only reason to consider it. Smart automated homes provide peace of mind, too, since they allow you to monitor your devices remotely and make sure your children, pets, and family are safe and secure when you’re not around.

Additionally, automated homes are more energy-efficient because they allow you to maintain more precise control over connected devices and energy consumption. This, in turn, saves you money on your monthly utility bills.

Why Choose Top Greener?

Lots of places have smart home products for sale. So, why should you shop at the Top Greener online store? Unlike the big-box stores, we specialize exclusively in home automation technology. This means we can provide expert advice to each of our clients.

We offer fair pricing, high-quality products that have been tested by our team, and a commitment to excellent customer service in everything we do. You can expect our products to come with high-quality certifications — for example, they’re generally ETL or UL-listed. Explore our inventory and shop online today, or contact us to get in touch with a customer service representative.

SMART HOME AUTOMATION: Z-WAVE OR WI-FI?

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SMART HOME AUTOMATION: Z-WAVE OR WI-FI?

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