Fixing Garage Door Opener Range: Ferrite Cores
Not too long ago, a reader reached out to me about a range problem they were having with their garage door opener. He had implemented my DIY smart garage door opener solution …
Inexpensive IP Cameras For ZoneMinder
In a previous article, I wrote about my ZoneMinder setup. The key to a successful ZoneMinder setup is having good IP cameras. However, since I have a lot of cameras, I don’t …
My ZoneMinder Surveillance Setup
I’ve written about many different aspects of my smart home over the years. However, I haven’t dedicated an article to my surveillance system, powered by ZoneMinder. Maybe I haven’t written about it …
Neo Siren Alarm Review (Z-Wave)
I have an alarm system with a siren. However, the siren isn’t loud enough to be heard clearly throughout our home. It’s easy to miss if we are sleeping or listening to …
My Early Experiences With Matter Devices
Matter has arrived on the scene. Many different devices now have some amount of Matter support coming. A few Matter devices have already arrived. I have been fortunate enough to play around …
Matter Devices You Can Buy Right Now
After much fanfare, Matter is finally here! Matter is a new common language for smart home products designed to eliminate compatibility issues and simplify smart device setup. But do you have the …
SwitchBot Hub 2 Review: Step Into Matter
Since the Matter standard was ratified at the end of 2022, more and more companies are adopting it. And, why not? Matter has the potential to greatly improve smart homes by simplifying …