Let there be smart lighting
17 Jun
Z-Wave

Let there be smart lighting

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Looking for a simple but effective automation to get you acquainted with your Fibaro, Vera or Homey system? Learn how to turn ON a light using a motion sensor, and have it turn OFF automatically when no one's in the room. Let your system light the way!
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Home Assistant: Setup Guide
08 May
SmartHome

Home Assistant: Setup Guide

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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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Home Assistant: Z-Wave Guide
07 May
Z-Wave

Home Assistant: Z-Wave Guide

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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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Fibaro Home Center - Holiday Mode
14 Mar
Z-Wave

Fibaro Home Center – Holiday Mode

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In this blog we will show you how to create a "Holiday Mode" for your Fibaro Home Center. This will allow you to easily activate and deactivate "Holiday" scenes that turn lights on / off at scheduled times, perfect for when you go away on holiday and you would like it to appear someone is still at home.
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Fibaro home appliance monitoring
17 Jul
Z-Wave

Fibaro home appliance monitoring

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One of the many advantages of Z-Wave is the ability to monitor energy consumption of appliances and devices connected to Z-Wave power modules. In this blog I will show you a scenario where energy consumption monitoring can help create a very intelligent smart home.
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20 fun things to ask your Amazon Echo
17 May
SmartHome

20 fun things to ask Amazon Alexa

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If you don’t know what an Amazon Echo Dot is, allow me to introduce you to the hottest gadget on planet earth right now. I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the more ‘entertaining’ features of the Amazon Echo Dot. Try asking Alexa the following 20 questions next time you have your mates over!
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How to change Fibaro Home Center icons
04 Oct
Z-Wave

How to change Fibaro Home Center icons

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The Fibaro Home Center's user interface looks incredible. Did you know that you can also include custom icons for all of your different Z-Wave devices? In this exclusive blog, I'll show you how - and provide you some free icons to get you started.
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