2019 HomeTechHacker Year In Review
A lot has happened at HomeTechHacker in 2019. My smarthome has evolved quite a bit over this year. I’ve written about lots of different topics that have hopefully helped you. In this …
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Sending RF Signals with Sonoff RF Bridge
I previously published an article on using the Sonoff RF bridge to expand your smarthome. That article focused on receiving and processing RF signals from devices. However, the Sonoff RF Bridge can …
My Docker Containers: A Few Months Later
A few months ago I got into Docker and created my first container. Since then my knowledge of and use of containers has grown. They make installation and maintenance of key apps …
Using a Sonoff RF Bridge to Expand Your Smarthome
Smarthomes are fun, but they can be expensive. As I researched smarthome devices I noticed there are lots of 433Mhz RF sensors and devices that are available for much less than Z-Wave, …
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 …