SmartThings and Aeotec

21/01/2021 9:11 AM

SmartThings and Aeotec

In late 2020, Samsung signed a Worldwide agreement with Aeotec to distribute and expand the lineup of SmartThings hardware devices. What does this mean for the future of SmartThings?

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Smart Lighting

Smart lighting. What is it? How does it work? What’s the difference between smart lighting modules and smart bulbs? And what's best for you? I’m glad you asked. In this article, we explore the world of smart lighting.

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Naming Smarthome Devices

In this guide, you'll learn a bulletproof organisation strategy to keep your smart home system performing well, and lay the foundation for intuitive smart voice control.

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Smart Home - Local VS Cloud

1/06/2020 11:39 AM

SmartHome - Local VS Cloud

The ol' 'hub vs hubless' discussion is popular among smart home enthusiasts, and contrary to popular belief, there's a lot more riding on your decision than a few dollars and a shiny new box. This article takes a fresh perspective on the discussion and outlines the differences between cloud-based systems & owner-owned systems.

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1 Comments | Posted in SMARTHOME By Luke Bonnici

An Introduction to Homey

4/02/2020 2:13 PM

An introduction to Homey

Homey's mission is to enable smart home devices to work together seamlessly. And with an intuitive, beautiful user-interface and over 50,000 devices supported from over 1000 brands, Homey is a force to be reckoned with. Intrigued? Peek inside to learn more.

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6 benefits of a Smart Home

23/09/2019 2:29 PM

Welcome Home

What's different about your home and the home's of the 1950's? Apart from newer appliances and larger TV's, not much has changed. Until now. Take a look at 6 benefits of turning your home into a smart home.

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Voice-control your alarm system

23/09/2019 12:08 PM

Chuango H4 LTE - Voice-control your alarm system

Wish you could control your alarm system with your voice? With Chuango's new Amazon Alexa and Google Home compatible hub, now you can. In this guide, you'll learn how to control your alarm with nothing other than your voice in under 5 minutes - easily and securely.

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Home Assistant: Setup Guide

8/05/2019 3:04 PM

Home Assistant: Setup Guide

Learn to setup a low-cost automation hub with a Raspberry Pi and Home Assistant, the versatile platform making waves in the automation community. Simply follow the steps in this guide and you'll have your Home Assistant up and running in no time.

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2 Comments | Posted in SMARTHOME By Luke Bonnici

Home Assistant: Z-Wave Guide

7/05/2019 2:35 PM

Home Assistant: Z-Wave Guide

Are you running Home Assistant and want to integrate your Z-Wave devices? If so, this guide is for you. Learn how to set-up your Z-Wave network, add devices and create your first automation. Then tinker to your heart's content.

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Amazon Alexa Australia - Missing Skills

Missing Amazon Alexa Skills? You are not the only one! We have written a quick blog that will show you how to gain access to all of the Alexa Skills available in the USA - whilst still keeping your Amazon Echo working in Australia.

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10 Comments | Posted in SMARTHOME By Stepas Jovaisa