by Aniko Woods | Aug 8, 2026 | Events, Industry News and Trends, Smart Home Tech
It’s mid-August in the Hungarian countryside. The vines are heavy, the cicadas are relentless, and Andrew has done the thing he does every year around now: opened his calendar, sighed, and started booking flights. Two conferences are already in the diary, so...
by Aniko Woods | Jun 16, 2025 | Automation and Control, Design and Architecture, Smart Home Tech
It’s a grey Monday morning here in the Balaton HIghlands the kind that demands a second cup of coffee and invites a bit of reflection. And, as it happens, reflection is exactly what today’s post is about: how AI in systems integration, a topic I often speak about, is...
by Aniko Woods | Apr 5, 2025 | Lifestyle, Smart Home Tech
Smart Outdoor Living This Spring: Control4, Shelly & Govee Spring is here, and across Europe, terraces are getting swept, grills uncovered, and outdoor lights tested for the first time since autumn. At S3, that means it’s time to reawaken our cottage Control4...
by Aniko Woods | Sep 13, 2024 | Industry News and Trends, Integrations and Interoperability, Smart Home Tech
Advancing Home Networks and Cybersecurity As someone who has long advocated for stronger cybersecurity measures in home networks, I find the advancements presented at the CEDIA Expo 2024 in Denver truly exciting. At S3, we’ve always believed in using enterprise-grade...
by Aniko Woods | Jul 30, 2024 | Design Advice, Devices and Products, Smart Home Tech
As we wrap up July and look forward to the more relaxed pace of August, it’s been a scorcher across Europe. Andrew and I plan to escape the city as much as possible to enjoy some well-deserved downtime. Recently, while reviewing a Reddit thread on smart home...
by Aniko Woods | Apr 8, 2024 | Design Advice, Lifestyle, Smart Home Tech
Why Smart Keypads Matter More Than You Think Forget fancy apps and voice assistants. Smart keypads offer intuitive control & accessibility for EVERYONE in your home. Imagine this: you enter your home after a long day, greeted by the warm glow of the hallway...
