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The ATA Journal

Clear answers for
better-connected homes.

Practical guidance on lighting, automation, security, networking, and planning—written for homeowners, builders, and designers.

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Lighting control

Smart bulbs are not a smart-lighting system.

Both can turn a light on from a phone. That is where the similarity ends.

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Video security

UniFi Protect vs. Ring: which camera system fits your property?

The right answer depends less on the camera and more on what you expect the complete system to do.

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Planning & construction

What should you prewire for a smart home?

The cheapest time to prepare a home for technology is before the drywall closes.

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