There are an estimated 128 million Americans, or 38.5% of the population, that used a voice assistant in 2020, according to emarketer. With more time spent at your Memorial, TX, home in the last 12 months, that number rose significantly compared to 2019 because homeowners and their families spent more time together for the sake of social distancing and community health.

There are a few potential drawbacks to using the typical voice assistants like Apple’s Siri, Google, and Amazon’s Alexa, though. Data sharing for advertising purposes is the standard operating procedure, so your personal habits and preferences are shared with marketers regularly. In contrast, Josh.ai is a voice control platform that flips the norms of no privacy on its head.

Scroll on below to learn more about Josh.ai and how this new voice assistant’s mission keeps your privacy and data secure.

Many homeowners are aware that LED lighting is more efficient than incandescent lighting, but they’re hesitant to switch their bulbs for fear of losing the incandescent aesthetic. That soft, warm glow may work well in some situations, perhaps in the evenings as you read a book to relax, but there are times when you need that same lamp fixture to provide brighter, whiter light so you can see betterto complete tasks.

Changing out bulbs as your lighting needs shift throughout the day is a ridiculously arduous endeavor – no one wants to do this. Many homeowners settle for inadequate lighting from fixtures at some point of their day – a dull glow in the breakfast area or too harsh in the media room. Ketra lighting remedies this!

No matter the task – from accentuating artwork to illuminating countertops while preparing dinner – this innovative LED lighting solution completely transforms how everything in your River Oaks-area home is seen and experienced. 

Read on below to learn more about incorporatingKetra lighting into your Texas home.

In Houston, we’re lucky to enjoy favorable weather for the majority of the year. Spending time outdoors is something most of us do in our free time, whether you’re hiking or enjoying time on the lake or river. Natural sunlight makes you feel great by energizing your spirit and your mood. 

Unfortunately, we can’t spend all of our time outdoors. Either the weather is crummy, or you simply need to go to your day job to make a living. Florescent indoor lighting can be a drag compared to the beautiful outdoors and can wear down your mood. To combat traditional indoor lighting’s downfalls, you can incorporate circadian lighting into your living spaces.

Read on below to learn more about the Texas-sized benefits of circadian lighting!

This year was one for the record books, and it certainly did not develop as we all thought it would when we sang "Auld Lang Syne" and clinked our glasses to usher in 2020. Luckily, this year's happenings have given us all a chance to reflect on the people and circumstances we are thankful for and allowed us to connect with our loved ones in new ways. We don't know about you, but we certainly see our families and friends more than we did last year, thanks to technology solutions!

Read on below for five smart home solutions that got us through a difficult year and will help us bring in 2021 with an added layer of comfort and convenience in our Austin, TX homes.