One of my favourite home automations uses Lightwave RF to change the LED colour on their light switches to a different colour based on the status of their contact sensors that I have in my […]
Are you feeling clueless when it comes to home automation and smart homes? If so, don’t panic, I’ll try to help you with a few smart home tips. Home automation is becoming increasingly popular as […]
Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform that allows you to control and automate various aspects of your home. It can integrate with a wide range of devices and services, such as lights, thermostats, […]
Home Assistant is open source home automation software that can be run on Linux, Windows, and Mac. Home Assistant is written in Python and has a large, active community. Home Assistant is meant to make […]
Tens of years ago, the idea of having a ‘smart home’ was just a dream. We’d seen it on television and in movies, but no one had the technology to make it a reality. Fast-forward […]
A smart home can be a convenient and energy efficient way to control and automate various aspects of your home. However, it’s important to understand the potential costs involved in setting up and running a […]
If, like me, you have some temperature sensors, Philips Hue Motion sensors in my case (they include LUX and temperature), around the house, and you want to automate tasks, you’ve probably noticed that you cannot […]
If you’ve just installed Homebridge, this article will help you with changing some of the default elements, before you start adding plugins. Logging into Homebridge To login to Homebridge, you need to visit the below […]
This process should be pretty similar, regardless of the device, so long as you have Docker installed, but this image is specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi. Prerequisites You will need Docker installed on your […]
If you have an iOS 13, or later, device with an NFC reader, you can use it to automated tasks around your home. Why, you might ask. Well it won’t be for everyone, but for […]
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