smart home
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Let There be Light – Or Step Two in the Home Automation process
Smart lighting is a transformative addition to your home, primarily accessed through smart bulbs or smart switches. Smart bulbs are easily installed and connect directly to networks, while smart switches enhance conventional lighting systems but may require wiring. Bridges can improve performance and connectivity. Choose based on your comfort and needs for optimal results. Continue reading
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Matter, what is it?
Matter is a protocol that allows all your devices to speak the same language. Imagine you bought a new coffee machine, but it only came with instructions in a language you didn’t understand. Then you bought a toaster, but it had a completely different plug than your coffee machine. That’s what it was like with Continue reading
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Smart Heated Bird Bath
To keep my feathered friends hydrated all winter, I invested in a heated bird bath. To make it even smarter, I paired it with a Kasa smart plug and set up a routine in SmartThings (see below) to activate only when temperatures dip below 1°C. For added safety, I placed a rock inside to discourage Continue reading
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Your Guide to a Stress-Free Smart Home
So, yeah, I’m doing the affiliate thing, but I’m basically just a professional lazy person. I find the easiest, most efficient ways to solve those little problems that drive us all nuts. I’m taking the hits for you, so you can just kick back and enjoy the solutions. Think of me as your shortcut to Continue reading
Hustle & Harmony 