DIY Essentials
Unlocking the Future of Home Automation: Hubitat Elevation C-8 Smart Home Hub
The Hubitat Elevation C-8 has a similar form factor as it's C-7 predacessor, but the C-8 features new external antennas for improved wireless range and ...
DIY Essentials
After years of DIY projects, these are the tools and products we consistently rely on to achieve a professionally-installed appearance. All products listed below are available on Amazon, often with free Amazon Prime 2-day shipping. ----- Despite how simple a DIY project may sound, the hidden complexities are often unknown until completion. Spending time planning before starting a project can often cut the time-to-complete in half. Little things like adapters, extension cords, cable management clips, and other seemingly-optional tools can make or break an installation.
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Buttons
The Best Zigbee Push Button from ThirdReality
The ThirdReality Zigbee smart button device is a reliable, simple, and powerful Zigbee push button device. Powered by 2x AAA batteries, featuring a large single button with 3 supported interaction types (tap, double tap, hold), this button is out top pick for single-button devices to integrate with Hubitat or SmartThings.
Apple Guides
Top 5 Wireless Chargers for iPhone & Android
Wireless charging uses magnetic induction to charge devices without requiring any manual insertion of cables or plugs. Energy is transferred via touch-contact from the ‘charging pad’ into the back of your iPhone or Android device.
DIY Essentials
Hubitat C7 Smart Home Hub - Winner of 2022 IoT Hub Comparison
In this article, we will be reviewing the Habitat Elevation C-7 Smart Home Hub, a comprehensive and user-friendly solution for managing your smart home devices.
Coronavirus
3 Household Materials That Filter Out Viruses (DIY COVID-19 Face masks)
The CDC and White House now recommend wearing a homemade face mask when you venture out of your house. These recommendations specifically refer to homemade masks, to avoid diminishing the already depleted N95 face mask supply - desperately needed by hospital and front-line workers repeatedly exposed to the Coronavirus COVID-19.
Cable Management
Cable Management Tools for DIY Home Automation Projects
Black extension cord running along a white baseboard? Matrix of cables hanging from your new flat screen? Three power strips plugged into each other in the closet? These types of finishing touches can detract from the hard work and hours it took to setup. A few simple additions focused on cable management, like cable clips or raceways, can give any project a professional appearance.
DIY Essentials
What is Z-Wave? An introduction to smart home networking
Learn about the underlying network that powers most modern smart homes, including those with Samsung SmartThings hubs running online.