ZWave with HomeAssistant
A couple of weeks ago I talked about different protocols for smart devices, and today I’m going to go through setting up ZWave with HomeAssistant…
More on Alexa
I’ve had Alexa in my life for a few months now and I’ve got a better idea of her strengths and weaknesses…
Talking to smart home devices
So exactly how do devices such as sensors and light bulbs talk to your home hub?
Automating with HomeAssistant
Now that I’ve got my most of my devices into HomeAssistant, it’s time to get the most out of it by using automations…
Netatmo review – Part I
So I now have a Netatmo thermostat and it’s been working for about a week. This is a two part review and today I’m looking at initial installation and setup…
Choosing a smart thermostat
The last major element in my smart home setup is a smart thermostat. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while, but I’ve been struggling to decide which one to get…
SmartThings Presence
When I reviewed Samsung’s SmartThings I mentioned that presence didn’t work reliably. It seems to have sorted itself out, and it’s possible that the issue wasn’t really with ST in the first place. I was…
Samsung SmartThings
A few months ago I bought the Samsung SmartThings starter kit to start playing with home automation and the Internet of Things…