I'm of the mind that the right kind of smart technology could make a huge difference in the home, especially when paired with common sense retrofits, like better insulation and weatherproofing.

在我的脑海里，好的技术可以使得家里有不同，尤其在当为家里翻新而搭配时，更好的绝缘材料和抗风化材料将更受欢迎。

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So it is a good research orientation to use Ethernet technology to build smart home network.

所以，采用以太网技术来组建智能家居网络是一个值得研究的方向。

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In recent years, modern high-tech and information technology (IT) is entering from intelligent building (IB) into smart residential area, and into home (SH).

特别是近年现代高科技和信息技术(IT)正在由智能大厦(IB)走向智能住宅小区，进而走进家庭(SH)。

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Home builders say smart home technology is one of the most commonly requested amenities among clients and developers have begun incorporating systems into new condo and rental projects.

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Now, according to tech companies at the Consumer Electronics Show, it's time to equip pretty much everything else in the home with smart technology, too.

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Receiving the most buzz however seemed to be the GE Nucleus, a home energy monitoring system that uses Brillion Technology to work with smart meters and help homeowners manage electricity consumption (and eventually water, natural gas, and renewable energy consumption after software upgrades).

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