Rod AlcidonisPublished on January 26, 2023Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerIntroduction NFC (Near Field Communication) tags are a powerful and inexpensive technology that you can use to automate various tasks in your smart home. These small and inexpensive tags pack a powerful punch when it comes to automating your smart home. However, despite… Continue reading Take Your Smart Home Automation to the Next Level with These 16 NFC Tag Automation Ideas
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10 Powerful Ways to Use a Smart Lock and Never Worry About Forgetting to Lock Your Door Again
Rod AlcidonisPublished on January 25, 2023Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerSmart locks have secured their place in the smart home as one of the most popular smart devices to improve security and convenience. This is for good reason, as they offer a variety of convenient and secure features that eliminate the worry of… Continue reading 10 Powerful Ways to Use a Smart Lock and Never Worry About Forgetting to Lock Your Door Again
10 Contact Sensor Automation Ideas for Keeping an Eye on Your Home
Rod AlcidonisPublished on January 10, 2023Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerSmart home contact sensors are incredibly versatile and can be used for a wide variety of applications to monitor activities around the home. These sensors consist of a magnetic sensor and a magnet, and you can configure them to detect when a door,… Continue reading 10 Contact Sensor Automation Ideas for Keeping an Eye on Your Home
10 Smart Plug Ideas to Take Your Home Automation to the Next Level
Rod AlcidonisPublished on January 10, 2023Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerIncorporating Smart plugs into your home automation system is a cost-effective way to bring automation and control to your home. While turning lamps on and off is a common use case, smart plugs can also automate a wide range of appliances and devices… Continue reading 10 Smart Plug Ideas to Take Your Home Automation to the Next Level
36 Smart Home Automation Ideas to Upgrade Your Home’s Security, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency
Rod AlcidonisPublished on January 9, 2023Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerSmart home automation has become increasingly popular over the years as a viable way for homeowners to improve security, comfort, and energy efficiency in their homes. The technology has matured significantly making it the right time as a homeowner to leverage the technology… Continue reading 36 Smart Home Automation Ideas to Upgrade Your Home’s Security, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency
21 Tips to Avoid Common pitfalls While Programming Smart Home Automations
Rod AlcidonisPublished on January 5, 2023Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerCreating smart home automations can be challenging; however, with the right approach, you can avoid common pitfalls and make the process easier. In this article, we will explore 21 tips to help you avoid common pitfalls on your journey to creating smarter home… Continue reading 21 Tips to Avoid Common pitfalls While Programming Smart Home Automations
How to Create a Home Assistant Automation to Make Your Dumb Fireplace Smart!
Rod AlcidonisPublished on December 24, 2022Subscribe to my YouTube channelBuy me a beerA fireplace at home makes a cold winter night cozy and comforting. However, if left unattended for a long period of time, such as when you leave home or go to bed, it can become both an energy sucker and/or a fire hazard.… Continue reading How to Create a Home Assistant Automation to Make Your Dumb Fireplace Smart!