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. …
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 …
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 …
Finalizing My Year-Round LEDs and Holiday Lights
Earlier this year I wrote an article about installing and planning my year-round LEDs, in the summer no less! Make sure to check out that article if you want to know and …
6 Places To Get Smart Home Help
Whenever you are working on DIY projects there is always the chance something will go wrong or stop working. But since you did it yourself, where do you go for help? Smart …
Google Family Link: Digital Protection For Your Kids
Looking for a good way to monitor and control your kid’s online activity that doesn’t break the bank? Google’s Family Link offers the promise of helping your family “create healthy digital habits.” …