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 | Jun 3, 2024 | Automation and Control, Design and Architecture, Installation and Services
Custom Installed Smart Homes are the Real Deal: The Truth About Smart Homes Over the weekend, I was scrolling through Facebook when a real estate ad for new “smart homes” caught my eye. Naturally, I was intrigued and decided to look further. However, I...
by Aniko Woods | May 14, 2024 | Audio & Video, Automation and Control, Industry News and Trends
The Future of AI in Custom-Installed Home Automation: What to Expect in Europe Introduction Living between bustling Budapest and the serene Hungarian countryside has given me a unique perspective on home automation. As my husband, Andrew, is a highly experienced...
