I'm in love with the smart home. I bought a Nest thermostat when it was released, Philips Hue light bulbs, and the Nest Protect smoke detector (which, sadly, was great when it worked, but terrible ...

Companies like Nest are trying to jazz up boring products by adding cool, new features but also by giving them a design makeover. Normally that means a glowing screen, but Big Ass Solutions, founders ...

Big Ass Fans has unveiled the new 'Haiku' ceiling fan with 'SenseME' technology, which is billed as the world's first smart ceiling fan and features an on-board computer that utilizes a companion app ...

has stirred up considerable attention with its sleek minimalist look, sculpted fan blades and highly efficient operation. It's won a number of design awards: • A 2012 for product design. • A from ...

Big Ass Fans’ Haiku ceiling fans have been the most sophisticated fans to reach the consumer market since they began shipping in 2014. Equipped with temperature, humidity, and occupancy sensors, they ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

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Nest is great for saving money on energy, but the method for doing so has been limited. BigAssFans, who make a lineup of well designed ceiling fans, are letting their fans converse with Nest to ...

It’s time to replace your ceiling fan. That brass and wicker adorned wafter you installed in your living room in 1991 has had its day in the country kitsch sun. Update your decor with the 2012 Red Dot ...

For years, doctors and health professionals have been using ultraviolet light as a disinfectant. Now, a major ceiling fan manufacturer is mounting UV lights onto the base of its smart ceiling fans, ...

It doesn’t matter how design-minded you are — when the temperature approaches triple digits, you want to beat the heat. But ceiling fans are a contentious topic. Blacklisted by designers for being ...

Smart homes are getting smarter, thanks to more smart devices and integration between them. Jordan Golson reviews the Haiku smart ceiling fan from Big Ass Fans. I’m in love with the smart home. I ...