Smart & Automated

Electrical awareness for maintenance technicians

May 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. When maintenance technicians operate with consistent awareness, they protect not only themselves but also every person who relies on the systems they maintain. If there’s one area of maintenance work that demands absolute respect, it’s electricity. Technicians work around it every day — replacing lighting, ...

Transforming the smart yard ecosystem: Aiper launches IrriSense Smart Irrigation System — A lusher lawn, the smart way

July 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Smart irrigation meets sustainability: IrriSense helps homeowners nurture greener lawns with less water. Aiper, the global pioneer of cordless robotic pool cleaning technology and a leader in smart yard product solutions, announces that the IrriSense Smart Irrigation System is available starting today — bringing a new era of effortless, intelligent lawn ...

Smart technology: Lighting with intention

June 30, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Create stunning outdoor zones with smart lighting technology. Bluetooth® technology has transformed outdoor lighting, offering a powerful, reliable and internet-free way to design dynamic lighting systems that are fully customizable. From illuminating a small garden to covering an expansive estate, Bluetooth-enabled systems make it easy to create ...

3 ways to add landscape lighting

June 29, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies, landscape lighting is more customizable than ever. One of the more recent technological shifts in the lighting industry was the advent of LED technology hitting the consumer market. As this made lighting far more accessible and affordable, it led to a distinct ...

Bluetooth landscape lighting is the future

June 28, 2025 at 9:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Smart lighting doesn’t have to be complicated. Deliver a high-end, low maintenance experience your clients will rave about. Outdoor lighting has come a long way from manual switches and fixed-timer systems. Today’s homeowners expect more: personalization, convenience and the ability to create an atmosphere at the touch ...