Shelly Button 1 Review (with Home Assistant)
Even with all the automation and voice control capabilities in my house, sometimes it is easiest just to be able to push a button to make something happen. That’s why I still …
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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 …