Smart Home Blog
Page 4 of 5: earlier news, tips and insights about smart building technology and UPHOME solutions.
The Integrator’s Guide to MDU Projects: Moving from Single-Family to Multi-Family
The Integrator’s Guide to MDU Projects: Moving from Single-Family to Multi-Family If you’ve built a solid business around smart home automation in single-family homes, multi-family projects (MDUs, con...
Keyless Entry & Virtual Concierge: The New Standard for Canadian Renters
Keyless Entry & Virtual Concierge: The New Standard for Canadian Renters Not long ago, a “nice” rental meant stainless steel appliances and maybe a gym in the basement. Today, renters in Canada an...
The Retrofit Reality: Upgrading Older Canadian Concrete Buildings to Smart Assets
The Retrofit Reality: Upgrading Older Canadian Concrete Buildings to Smart Assets Retrofitting older multi-unit buildings, especially concrete condos and apartments built between the 1960s and early 2...
Control4 vs. UPHOME: Why Multi-Unit Developers Are Choosing Open Platforms
Control4 vs. UPHOME: Why Multi-Unit Developers Are Choosing Open Platforms In today’s rapidly evolving real estate landscape, technology isn’t just a luxury; it's an expectation. From urban high-rises...
Smart Building OS vs. Point Solutions: Why Multi-Unit Properties Need a Centralized Operating System
Smart Building OS vs. Point Solutions: Why Multi-Unit Properties Need a Centralized Operating System In the age of intelligent systems and connected communities, the way we build, manage, and experien...
The ROI of Leak Detection: How Smart Sensors Save Condo Boards Thousands in Insurance Deductibles
The ROI of Leak Detection: How Smart Sensors Save Condo Boards Thousands in Insurance Deductibles Water damage is one of the most common and costly insurance claims in multi-unit residential buildings...
Why Developers Are Choosing Smart Building Solutions in 2025
Why Developers Are Choosing Smart Building Solutions in 2025 Text Here In 2025, property developers aren’t just breaking ground; they’re laying the foundation for smarter, more connected communities. ...
The Future of Condo Living: How Smart Technology is Changing Communities
The Future of Condo Living: How Smart Technology is Changing Communities The way we live in condominiums is evolving. No longer just a collection of individual units stacked into urban high-rises, mod...
6 Must-Have Features in a Modern Condo Security System
6 Must-Have Features in a Modern Condo Security System Urban condo living is evolving, and so are the expectations for convenience, safety, and sustainability. With an increasing number of multi-unit ...
Home Automation for Apartments & Condos: 7 Must-Have Smart Features
What apartment and condo home automation should include in 2026: smart access, security, unit metering, leak detection, a resident app and more....