How to install SmartThings Custom Device Handlers
SmartThings works with 1000’s of smart devices. But what happens when a device is not officially supported? Not to worry… Custom Device Handlers have got you covered.
SmartThings works with 1000’s of smart devices. But what happens when a device is not officially supported? Not to worry… Custom Device Handlers have got you covered.
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.
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.
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.
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.