I know you’ve gotten 5 minutes down the road and asked yourself, “Did I close the garage door?”. Now, instead of turning around or leaving your garage and house vulnerable …
How to make an improvised DIY water sensor for under $6
In the age of in-home personal digital assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa, I thought it would be fun to take a look at how simple solutions can cheaply …
Review: Best Bluetooth Temperature Sensors of 2020
If you’ve been reading along, you know I’m a fan of technology that just works without extra hassle. And, to that end, I’m becoming a believer in Bluetooth solutions because …
Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers: Automated Watering Comparison
Keeping your lawn healthy can be challenging even for the most experienced gardener. But with devices like smart sprinklers, you can easily keep up with the demands of your lawn …
How to Make a Z-Wave Driveway Motion Sensor (or Zigbee)
JodyHi, I’m Jody. I graduated with honors with a Masters of Science in Computer Engineering and have over 15 years of experience working as an engineer with electronics products. I’m …
Z-Wave and Zigbee Hub + High Performance Router = Securifi Almond+
Tired of weak WiFi signal in your home? The Securifi Almond+ aims to resolve that problem, give you a major speed boost, and consolidate your home automation functions in a …
Who Makes the Best Wink Motion Sensors?
Do you want to incorporate motion detectors with your smart devices? Do you want to automate, for example, the lights in your dining room to turn on when someone is …
How to Make Your Own Z-Wave Outdoor Door Sensor
Not having any luck finding a Z-wave outdoor door sensor for a gate or pool area? No worries! It will require venturing outside of warranty coverage (oh my!) and may …
False Alarms? How to Select the Best Z-Wave Motion Sensors in 2020
If you’re just getting started with home security or home automation, then you may have already decided on Z-wave for maximum compatibility. Chances are, you plan to add Z-wave motion …
Roost Smart Battery Review; Hello WiFi Smoke Detector, Goodbye 2AM Beeping
The Bottom Line Product: Roost Smart Battery Price: $30 Rating: 4/5 Reviewed by: Jody on June 24, 2016 That dreaded beep in the night. Hunting for the elusive smoke detector …
Open Sesame! Bluetooth Smart Lock or Dryer Automation Kit?
Sesame seems to still be on pace for their first production batch of locks at the end of April 2015, so I think now is an appropriate time to go …
How to Find the Best Z-Wave Thermostat in 2020
For the past few years, home automation devices have really gone mainstream to make our day to day lives convenient, safe, and more comfortable. And, a smart home wouldn’t be …
Low Tech Smart Home: Using Motion Sensor Outlets
Like the idea of lights coming on for you when you enter a dark room? Not sold on hubs and apps to make it happen? Turns out, you don’t need …
How to Keep People from Turning Off Your Smart Devices
So, you’re getting into home automation and you won the battle (link to waf article) of teaching your spouse how to use your home automation. Congratulations, you’ve already made it …
How to Hack an Amazon Dash Button to Make a $5 Home Automation Remote
Like the idea of a remote that ties into your home automation system but don’t want to drop $35 on a remote like the Z-Wave Minimote? Well, the Amazon Dash …
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