My 5 Favorite Smart Home Devices
I love smart homes for a lot of reasons. I also have all kinds of smart home devices. Smart thermostats, smart plugs, smart bulbs, smart switches, smart speakers — there are so …
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A Smart Home Powered With Shelly Products
I have been using Shelly products for years. In fact, the Shelly 1 Wi-Fi relay, and its successor, the Shelly Plus 1 relay, are my favorite and most versatile smart home products. …
DIY Garage Door Opener w/ Security+ 2.0 GDOs
A little while back I wrote an article about how to turn your dumb garage door opener into a smart one for just $15 using a Shelly 1 relay. This worked great …
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 …
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 …