Skylink Alarm System Hardware Review

The Starter Kit review unit Skylink sent us was interestingly small, but packed quite a lot: a singular Internet Hub, one Keychain Remote, a Motion Sensor, power adapter, ethernet cable and a small cache of screws and such for optional mounting. Not included, but needed to set up are a total of seven (7) AAA and AA batteries. The idea is that the Hub acts as the brains, and the other pieces connect together to create a cloud-supported, user controlled safety and security network. Read more


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The INTERNET of THINGS IS COMING! Be Prepared With These Awesome SmartHome Appliances

If you want to go a little more Tony Stark on your smart home than just kettles and lighting, might I suggest the SkylinkNet Alarm System Starter Kit? The SkylinkNet Alarm System is a do-it-yourself smart home security system that allows you to add more advanced features piecemeal. Read more


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Skylink SK-200 Kit Review

It’s no longer the case that home security systems have to come from a big-name company that installs them and monitors their output. As a result of the growing smart and connected home market, there are consumer options available that give people control over their own home’s security. One of the home security kits comes from SkyLink. Read more


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Cool New Products in the Mancave

All-in-one, DIY kit offers homeowners a complete alarm system solution, conveniently controlled by a smartphone app. Alarm System Kit is controlled by the Internet Hub and includes a motion sensor, keychain remote, and 2 door or window sensors. Comes equipped with back up battery in case of power failure. Starter kit’s Internet Hub can be easily set up through a wireless Internet router to coordinate the activities of all receivers and sensors. [···]

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A Hub of Security

DIY home alarm system kit – A Hub of Security: Toronto-based Skylink’s DIY home alarm system kit is controlled by an Internet Hub, and comes with a motion sensor, keychain remote, and two door or window sensors. Connect the Hub to wireless router, and the system will coordinate the activities of all receivers and sensors through an IOS or Android smartphone app. Customers can arm and disarm the alarm system from anywhere, and receive a push notification if the door or window sensor detects motion. [···]

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Condo technology becomes a modern amenity

Home Smart Centre automation is now a market for big box retailers who cater to homeowners with specialized products, software and installation packages. Nest Labs was one of the first companies out of the gate with devices like the Learning Thermostat that builds a personalized schedule of temperatures based on a user’s daily routine. [···]

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