The JOYROOM Management Organizer for your nightstand is an ideal solution if you’re looking to streamline your space and keep your everyday essentials neatly arranged. Here’s why you should consider adding it to your home: Smart Organization for Daily Essentials Sleek and Versatile Design Built for Durability and Ease of Use Perfect for a StreamlinedContinue reading “Cable Management Cord Organizer”
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Roku Voice Remote – TV Remote Control with Voice Control, TV Controls, Simple Setup, & Pre-Set App Shortcuts
This Roku Voice Remote is a fantastic upgrade for your streaming setup. Here’s why you might consider buying it: Seamless Voice Control The standout feature is its responsive voice command capability. Instead of fumbling through menus, you can simply speak the title or genre you’re looking for, and the remote quickly translates your words intoContinue reading “Roku Voice Remote – TV Remote Control with Voice Control, TV Controls, Simple Setup, & Pre-Set App Shortcuts”
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Beginners guide to installing HA on Intel NUC (smart home hub)
After using Rasberry Pi for some time , it got too small to handle my needs. This occurs when you start using Home Assistant in real life. So I decided to use a spare Intel NUC i5 for the job, for having more horsepower than a Raspberry Pi. I decided to install the Home Assistant OS official image forContinue reading “Beginners guide to installing HA on Intel NUC (smart home hub)”
Basic Network Terms
Wireless Access Points Or WAP as they are abbreviated, are used to provide wireless access to your network via WiFi. You can deploy several of these devices throughout the home to provide full coverage of the area. If you have an extra wireless router laying around, it may be possible to use it as a WAP. DualContinue reading “Basic Network Terms”
Alexa turn off the light, Affordably please!
NB: If you don’t want to DIY you can try the Wyze Plug its a compact WiFi Smart Plug, 15A, also works with Alexa and Google Assistant : https://amzn.to/3fOR63C Heard of the sonoff? Well this piece of hardware can turn any electrical appliance into an affordable Alexa / Google Home enabled smart appliance. Forgot toContinue reading “Alexa turn off the light, Affordably please!”
DIY Window / Door Sensor Security System (wireless and wired version)
If you are like me , you would want to have a security system that you are proud to not only own but you setup from scratch so that you can customize it to suit your needs.Well am not like you but i will love to “own my security system” so that i know exactlyContinue reading “DIY Window / Door Sensor Security System (wireless and wired version)”
DIY Smart Extension Cord
So i had bought these smart switches from amazon.com . I had an extension cord to power a few things I wanted to remotely control. Using the setup seen below i had a “smart extension cord” i could remotely control , monitor and set time on how long it should stay on. The sonoff smartContinue reading “DIY Smart Extension Cord”
Networking Basics
Basic Router Setup *You should get assistance from the router’s manual for this. Connect modem with ethernet cable, to the WAN port of the router Connect LAN port from the router to a computer’s ethernet port *Open browser, navigate to 192.168.1.1, possibly 192.168.0.1 Default gateway: 192.168.1.1 possibly 192.168.0.1, please consult your manual Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0Continue reading “Networking Basics”
How to DIY your own Bluetooth Smart Home Hub
So you have wondered how to create your own Bluetooth Low Energy Tracker Hub to integrate into your home automation system? Worry no more! Using the ESPHome firmware together with the esp32 board you can create a bluetooth tracking component that allows you to have your personal diy hub so that you can track asContinue reading “How to DIY your own Bluetooth Smart Home Hub”
CCTV IP CAMERA Setup
In setting up a POE IP Security Camera installtion, i use the Reolink Range of Cameras . In my opinion they are the best range of CCTV IP cameras available. There is a vast range of POE switches to choose from . I use the Unifi brand. They are robust and rugged design makes themContinue reading “CCTV IP CAMERA Setup”
DIY WIFI Temperature and Humidity sensor
With a nodemcu or WeMo d1 you can build your own Temperature and Humidity sensor for yourself. I installed it using the ESPHOME firmware. What you need: – NodeMCU – DHT22 temp sensor (about $1-2) – USB charger and USB cable.Funny enough the usb the charger and cable were the most expensive among the whole setup! Once youContinue reading “DIY WIFI Temperature and Humidity sensor”
DIY Internet of Things 