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 …
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Home Assistant: A Fingerprint Scanner for Your Garage
I’ve always wanted to add some type of biometrics to my smart home. A while back I found out about and bought an inexpensive fingerprint scanner. I finally got around to using …
Wiring the Shelly Plus 1 Relay
The original Shelly 1 has been my favorite and most versatile off-the-shelf smart home device for years. I’ve used it to add smarts to my fireplace, garage door (even for security+ 2.0 …
The Best Smart Home Gadgets You Can Make Yourself
More homeowners are investing in smart home gadgets to make their lives easier. Whether it’s Amazon Alexa, the popular voice assistant, or a Ring doorbell, smart devices will only become more useful …