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Dov Pavel

Dov Pavel is a tech enthusiast who reviews and installs home automation through the lens of a shomer Shabbat consumer. Pavel is not a halachic authority and readers should consult their own rabbi as needed. Pavel can be reached at (609) 493-7468 or [email protected].

Articles by Dov Pavel

Alexa as a Home Intercom System

When we renovated our home, our contractor presented us with the option of installing a classic intercom system. This type of system requires a special

Converting Alexa to Judaism

Shortly after the first iPhone was released back in 2007, Apple introduced the App Store. Today, many take the App Store for granted as we

Alexa, Get Ready for Shabbat!

Alexa, is it possible to write a column on home technology without inevitably discussing the Amazon Echo? When Amazon introduced its digital voice assistant, the

Lighting Automation for Shabbat and Yom Tov

The landscape of home automation platforms controlling lights and other home devices has shifted from high-end professionally installed systems to consumer-driven do-it-yourself (DIY) systems. These

Orthodox Homes Move Beyond Timers

The number of ho­me automation products that offer to control our homes is ever expanding. From bulbs to switches, thermostats to appliances and locks to