Creating a Smart Fireplace Switch With A Shelly Relay
“Ok Google, turn on my fireplace” sounds both exciting and scary. Creating a smart fireplace switch is something I have been interested in for a long time. I hesitated due to perceived …
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Brilliant Home Control: Light Switch of the Future
When it comes to smart homes, the only thing more difficult than building one is making them easy to control. Many DIY smarthomes are littered with features that only the person who …
Make Your Own Smart Garage Door Opener for $15
You can buy a smart garage door opener for your home, but it will cost you more than making one. With just a little bit of effort and a few bucks, you …
The Shelly 1 Relay Can Make Any Light Switch Smart
Looking to add smarts to your lights, but don’t want to replace the lights or the light switch? Are you looking for an inexpensive solution? The Wifi connected Shelly 1 relay can …
Shelly 1 Review: Small, Inexpensive, and Versatile
Are you looking for a small, inexpensive device to help you turn a light switch or a garage door opener smart? Then the Shelly 1 is what you want. What is the …
Starting with MQTT using Docker and Home Assistant
MQTT is a great protocol to have in your automation arsenal. This article explains how to quickly get started with MQTT using Docker and Home Assistant. Note: I now use the Eclipse …
Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat Install and Review
A smart thermostat is one of the more popular devices people install as they build their smarthome. It can help make your home more comfortable and save money on heating and cooling …