Every home automation needs a brain, called a hub, to process all the data that’s coming in. Then it will act according to the rules you set up. The most powerful, and also the hardest is Home Assistant. You can install it on an old desktop or laptop. I have mine running on a junk …
Monthly Archives: November 2019
the most versatile electric scooter for everyone
Companies struggle to find the right balance of style, performance, and price. We believe scooters from UScooters strike a good balance with the ECO model. It is fast enough (16mph), light enough (24 lbs), and stylish enough for everyone’s daily commute. The solid tires mean you never have to worry about getting flats. Dual suspension …
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a good electric scooter to start with
Go farther and faster than before. Xiaomi electric scooter is the perfect transport for inner city commute. Cut through inner city traffic with ease. No longer do you have to worry about traffic, parking, and gas. click here to buy (affiliate link). Amazon links to products. As an Amazon Affiliate I earn a commission on …
a good hub for all your smart devices
Get started with home automation easily with a SmartThings Hub. Use it to control all your smart devices at home, or remotely anywhere in the world. You can add as many additional SmartThings sensors or other popular Z Wave, ZigBee, or Internet connected products to enhance your connected home. This hub has the highest compatibility …
convert dumb devices to smart devices with this wifi chip!
These $5 chips allow you to convert dumb devices to smart devices easily. Once the devices are online, have them automate tasks or alert you when something happened. click here to buy (affiliate link). Amazon links to products. As an Amazon Affiliate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.
First Alert Z-Wave Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm
The easy-to-install, wireless, battery-powered First Alert Z-Wave Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm helps protect your home and family from potential dangers. It is designed for compatibility with other certified Z-Wave systems, so you can be kept informed through mobile alerts in the event of an emergency. The 2-in-1 detector includes a photoelectric smoke-sensing chamber, …
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PIR motion sensor (zwave)
This 3 in 1 sensor boasts motion, light sensitivity, and temperature. Use it as presence detection so you never have to turn the lights on or off manually ever again. Or have other devices activated/deactivated without touching them once you enter the room. click here to buy (affiliate link). Amazon links to products. As an …
Fibaro Water leak sensor
Go on vacations or off to work knowing your house is being monitored against water leaks. Come home rest assured your house is not flooded from a broken water heater, water supply line leaking under the toiler or sink or anywhere else where leaking can and will occur. click here to buy (affiliate link). Amazon …
zwave USB stick
Most smart devices use Z-Wave protocol. You could buy a simple hub such as the Samsung SmartThings or take absolute control by building your own hub with this ZWave USB stick from Aeotec. The most popular way is to have a Ubuntu Linux machine and have HomeAssistant installed along with this USB stickclick here to …
dimmable LED A19 light bulb 2700Kelvin
Sometimes you want the lights to be bright. Sometimes you wan the lights to be just right for that mood. These LED lights are dirt cheap for what they can do. Pair these bulbs with a smart dimming switch and you are set for any occasion! click here to buy (affiliate link). Amazon links to …