The Nanoleaf Aurora is as much a minimalist, modern art installation as it is a lighting fixture. It is outfitted with color-changing triangular LED panels that are so lightweight, Nanoleaf promises you will be able to mount them with simple double-sided tape. You’ll be able to create custom lighting and rhythm programs using an iOS application (and an Android app) so you can experiment with design right in your home! If you into voice control of your lighting, Nanoleaf says that the Aurora will support Apple HomeKit, which means it will be controllable by Siri! Excellent.
I believe that voice control is superior for everyday control of our home automation devices, so I count support for Siri to be a real plus. I’m waiting to hear if they will also be supporting Amazon’s Echo, which I really like, and am currently reviewing (4/2016).
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Art's been reviewing high tech products and editing their reviews for 15 years. He launched his first website presenting solutions.com (sold in 2003) in early 1995 when there were only a few thousand .coms. He launched ProjectorReviews.com in 2000, and started planning Smarterhomeautomation.com back in 2011.
Art's goal is to provide in-depth reviews on the latest and hottest products that fit into the Smart Home, aka Home Automation, as well as insightful articles to educate people into what's available, what makes the most sense, and where the market is going, so people can better plan, and implement their goals for energy efficient, convenient, and downright "cool" capabilities.
Ancient history: Born in Allentown PA, Graduated 1972. Sold and managed stereo stores (and did a little surfing) in the early, mid-70's before getting into computers and more AV. Managed the first computers store in Pa, starting in 1979 (not the first manager). Moved to selling computers to major accounts. Then moved west to SF area, for a four year stint with Epson starting in 1982, then left for one of the early large venture backed start-ups in the Silicon Valley - Presentation Technologies. Left there to start up Presenting Solutions, which became the first projector focused reseller on the internet (Jan 1995). Married Lori in 1990, and have been enjoying our daughter Lisa, since 1992! Presently living, and working in San Clemente, CA.
