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.
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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 …
convert dumb switch to smart switch
At $30 per smart switch, upgrading the whole house with these switches can easily cost at least $300. The next best thing is to convert an existing dumb switch to a smart switch for under $16 per. These Shelly1 smart relays are designed to fit inside an existing light switch for a clean and fast …
Brother wireless color laser printer (all-in-one)
There’s only 1 company that we can truly trust for printing documents: Brother. Its printers are built to last and last and last. Toner refills are also dirt cheap once from 3rd parties or OEM. This Brother Mfc-L3770CDW can print, scan, copy and fax. Print razor fast 25 ppm via direct USB2, Ethernet, or over …
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high quality and bright LED lights
These LED lights are not your typical LEDs. They are super bright! The LEDs are bigger than normal. While it claims to be waterproof, I am skeptical as there are no silicone coating. To power it up, just connect to a typical DC 12V sourceclick here to buy (affiliate link). Amazon links to products. As …
Amcrest dome cameras for your discretion
We love dome cameras. They look fancy and much more discreet. These cameras are often installed in upper end nail salons, restaurants, and banks. Amcrest continues to deliver another outstanding product at an unbeatable priceclick here to buy (affiliate link) Amazon links to products. As an Amazon Affiliate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases …