Guides, reviews, and device recommendations for smart home and home automation topics. Topics covered include home security, climate control, home maintenance, automation hubs (Zwave and Zigbee), home assistant, and smartthings.
Looking for some Google home commands to maximize the usage of your Google Assistant devices such as Google Home, Google Home Mini, Google Home Hub, Nest Mini, and Nest Hub Max? Here is an awesome list of commands for Google … Read more
Looking for a smart vacuum that can save multiple floor maps, room recognition, support tape-free virtual no-go zones, and can mop as well? Look no further than the Roborock S6. In this Roborock S5 vs S6 comparison, I will review … Read more
In June 2019, I upgraded the UPS connected to my Ubiquiti Network gear and Synology NAS from APC Back-UPS NS700MC to CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD. You can ready about my complete smart home setup here. Synology DiskStation Manager already has a way … Read more
For a lot of beginners are who are just starting with smart home and automation, the sheer number of possible options can be quite overwhelming. They may have trouble envisioning how everything fits together. Or, if they are starting from … Read more
In this post, I will show you how to install HASS.io on Docker on Ubuntu or Debian systems. I have been running Home Assistant for my home automation needs since December of 2017, which is when I started my home … Read more
Wi-Fi cameras are inexpensive and easy to set up. This makes them perfect for home security. At a very low cost, you can lay out Wi-Fi cameras all around your home. These can help you keep an eye on your … Read more
Smart homes and smart home automation have become easier to implement. Thanks to technology such as Samsung’s SmartThings, a whole-home retrofit is possible. There are loads of Samsung SmartThings compatible devices, from light bulbs and thermostats to garage door openers. … Read more
Google Assistant is an amazing tool. IFTTT (If-this-then-that) is a tremendously impressive automation service. Put Google Assistant and IFTTT two together and you have a powerhouse duo that lets you integrate almost any service or smart device in your life. … Read more
When creating a smart home, you might consider upgrading various appliances with internet-connected hardware. That way, you can utilize smart home control and automation. Samsung’s SmartThings is a means of connecting smart home devices. Using SmartThings, you’ll be able to … Read more
Home Assistant (HASS) one of the best open-source home automation platforms available today, other than maybe OpenHAB. This python based smart home automation platform integrates with over 1000 services and components, making it significantly more versatile than commercial smart home … Read more