Shelly Vintage and Duo Smart Bulb Review
If you’ve been following this blog you know I’m a big fan of Shelly products. I have many Shelly 1 relays, which I use to make my fireplace, garage doors, light switches, …
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Using a Telegram Bot for Home Assistant Notifications
Google announced they were going to discontinue Hangouts what seems like forever ago (I mentioned it in my 2020 predictions). They still haven’t completely retired it, but I expect they will soon. …
2020 HomeTechHacker Year In Review
2020 isn’t a year people remember fondly throughout the world. There was a lot of civil unrest throughout the world and here in the US. COVID-19 has changed the way we interact …
Shelly Plug US: Is it the Best Smart Plug?
Smart plugs are an essential part of any smart home build. In my book, The Smart Home Manual, I include smart plugs as part of the basics for those wanting to get …
Upgrading Your Home Assistant Core Python Virtual Environment
Since Python 3.9 is available, Home Assistant announced they were going no longer support Python versions lower than 3.8. This happens from time to time. If you run Home Assistant Core in …
NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill Review
What is a treadmill review doing on a smart home/home network blog? The line between smart devices and regular devices becomes more blurred every day. Earlier this year I wrote a review …
The Under $50 Smart Home Gift Guide
Giving good technology gifts doesn’t have to be expensive. You can give someone a good smart home gift for less than $50. Not sure what to get the home tech lover in …