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Make your own smart Thermostat, for a lot less than a Nest!
ByDrZzs
We spend a lot of money to keep our houses at a comfy temperature. So, it makes a lot of sense to keep a close eye on our climate control systems. That’s why one of the first “big-deal” smart devices was a thermostat. But for $250 I’ll bet we can DIY ourselves something just as…
DIY Smart Door Locks
ByDrZzs
Watch the Video Here Smart door locks are dang pricey! The cheapest I could find are $100 and those get pretty bad reviews. To get a “good” one, you can expect to pay over $200! Fear not! I made 2 different types of smart locks for less than $25 each. Thanks to the folks…
Smart Bathroom
ByDrZzs
Smart Bathroom There are a lot of ways to smarten up your home. It’s easy to find Home Automation ideas for your bedroom, living room, kitchen, office, or garage… But the one room that usually gets forgotten is the bathroom. It’s time to correct that, and show some smart home love to sanctuary of the…
DIY Window Shades – Motorized Automated
ByDrZzs
In our house we have some big East-facing windows. When the sun hits those babies, it’s like a magnifying glass. The sun through those windows is strong enough that it has faded the colors of our furniture. And in the summer it gets way hot in that room and we have to crank the Air…
Home Assistant 101 – The introduction you’ve been waiting for
ByDrZzs
As the title indicates, this is an introduction level video. My purpose is to explain the basics of smart home control options and then talk a bit about Home Assistant. What it is, and why you would want to use it. This is really about creating a “Smart Home”. Having a smart home means you…
BH Onofre – Tiny 2-Relay Smart Switch
ByDrZzs
https://youtu.be/FwSEqPfgRTI The BHonofre is a tiny wifi switch with 2 relays that is made to fit inside a switch box. It is not UL listed, so in the US you are taking on some risk if you use it this way. One thing I love about it is they give you easy access to all…