When it came time to take his newly acquired $35 million Star Island waterfront mansion into the future, rap superstar Rick Ross turned to LUC Electric to integrate smart home solutions into his new Kobi Karp-designed living spaces developed by Many Varas and MV Group.
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The world’s first home automation system was invented in 1966 by Jim Sutherland. ECHO IV, or Electronic Computing Home Operator, allowed users to control their home’s temperature, store recipes or shopping lists, and power appliances. However, ECHO was never commercially sold.
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From Wurzak Hotel Group comes a new luxe smart hotel offering to Downtown Fort Lauderdale expected to open summer 2018, The Delmar. The Delmar will offer 209 rooms upgraded with smart home technology such as Amazon Alexa, iPad's, rain-showers, and keyless room entry.
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