Tag: Smart Home
Why I Migrated My Smart Home from SmartThings to Hubitat Elevation
After many years of satisfied SmartThings automation, I started wanting more from my IoT hub and began looking for better solutions. I was so invested in SmartThings at that point, with over 100 Z-Wave and Zigbee devices in the home, but then I found...
Optimal Netgear Orbi Router Settings for Signal Strength and Speed
To access these settings, login to orbilogin.com (while connected to the network), click the Advanced tab, then choose Advanced Setup from the left sidebar menu. These settings are only available if your Orbi is in 'Router mode'.
Control Existing Window Blinds with Voice & App
Available on Amazon
The idea behind MySmartBlinds is simple: place a small WiFi/Bluetooth servo motor, hidden inside the existing housing of your window blinds, to open, close, and adjust the angle of the slats manually, or on a...
Advanced IoT Buttons: Logi Pop & Flic
The Logi Pop smart button is, by far, the most aesthetically pleasing IoT push button. However, this beautifully designed smart button requires an additional hub for basic remote operation. To achieve an experience comparable to a native SmartThings device, you'll need to use a custom device handler & smart app, on top of IFTTT web hooks.
Party Strobe Lights with Hue Disco App
To get a true disco party going, you’ll need some strobe lights for your dance floor. If you have Hue color lights, you’re in luck!
I use Hue Disco ($3.99) on my iPad to get the party going. Hue Disco for iOS is an app that...
Improve Nest “Away Mode” by Using Phone GPS
Help Nest Learn Your Schedule
The Nest Learning Thermostat is one of the most popular smart home products on the market today.
The Nest thermostat lets you control your home air conditioner/heater via your smartphone.
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