Fibaro Smart Implant

30/06/2020 3:52 PM

Fibaro Smart Implant

The Fibaro Smart Implant is a versatile device that can make your old electronic devices and systems smart! In this guide, you'll learn how to use the implant to enable your beautiful vintage devices to enjoy the wonders of 21st century technology.

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2 Comments | Posted in Z-Wave By Luke Bonnici

Configuration Parameters

If you've ever tinkered with a Z-Wave device, it's likely you've heard the phrase 'Configuration Parameters'. Find out what these parameters do, why and how to use them and how they differ for devices with templates, and devices without templates.

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2 Comments | Posted in Z-Wave By Luke Bonnici

SmartThings - How to Add Any Z-Wave Device

Samsung SmartThings is a multi-protocol platform that lists a number of Z-Wave devices as compatible. But you can also add Z-Wave devices not-listed as compatible. Learn how in this article.

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Fibaro Home Center 2 Alarm Setup

18/09/2019 10:37 AM

Fibaro Home Center 2 Alarm Setup

In this video blog, we will show you how to setup the Fibaro Home Center 2 as your alarm system and harness the power of Z-Wave to protect your home.

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4 Comments | Posted in Z-Wave By Brad Arthur

Airbnb remote property management

Attention Airbnb Owners! Do your guests leave the heater, A/C or lights on? Do they lock up properly? Do you have to manually hand over your keys or create a pass-code for them? With smart home technology, these worries and inconveniences can be a thing of the past. Find out how today.

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2 Comments | Posted in Z-Wave By Luke Bonnici

Vera Access Control - Smart Locks

Smart locks are a great addition to the smart home and come packed full of useful features. Find out how to set PIN codes, place restrictions on PIN codes and see what PIN was used to enter your home and at what time. You can also check if you locked your door when leaving, and lock it from anywhere in the world. How's that for peace of mind?

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Z-Wave Associations - What are they all about?

Z-Wave Associations are a lesser known way of achieving simple automations - independently of a Z-Wave controller. In this blog post, we take a look at what they are, how they differ from Z-Wave Scenes and when they should be used.

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1 Comments | Posted in Z-Wave By Luke Bonnici

automationBridge - Voice Assistant Speed Test

Controlling your smart home home with your voice is fantastic... However there can be a huge variance in the speed of the various voice assistants when working "natively" with Z-Wave hubs (and some do not work at all). In this blog, we will show you how to dramatically increase the responsiveness of your voice assistant platform of choice by combining a clever little device called Automation Bridge with your Z-Wave Gateway Controller.

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4 Comments | Posted in Z-Wave By Luke Bonnici

Interactive Push Notifications in Home Center

Learn how Home Center's push notifications can be used to trigger scenes, or prevent them from interrupting your sleep in. Follow video guides or step-by-step processes for both Magic Scenes or Graphical Blocks and have them setup within minutes.

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Comments | Posted in Z-Wave By Luke Bonnici

Creating Scenes in Home Center

24/06/2019 12:58 PM

Home Assistant: Z-Wave Guide

Fibaro's Home Center offers 3 methods of scene/automation creation. Learn what they are, and how to create a scene in each of them, among other handy automation tips.

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Comments | Posted in Z-Wave By Luke Bonnici