The Best Mesh WiFi Systems On Amazon In 2020 (Comprehensive Guide)
Skyler H | Industrial Automation. Tech. Cool stuff.
by Skyler Hart
4y ago
Downstairs, where my router is located, I have excellent 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi coverage. Everything works great; the smart TV, my SmartThings hub, and a decent quantity of smart home devices. Upstairs, however, and particularly in my master bedroom, which is directly opposite from the router’s location on the first floor, not so much. I have a decent PC (with a WiFi card), a smart TV, Fire Cube, and a couple of smart plugs. Sometimes, these WiFi devices work fine, but I frequently have spotty coverage… Either my lamp won’t turn on, or I can’t watch Hulu. So, for a while now, I’ve had a growing ..read more
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Automate Two Light Switches (Home) w/ One Device
Skyler H | Industrial Automation. Tech. Cool stuff.
by Skyler Hart
4y ago
Want to integrate 2 light switches with your home automation setup? One way to do this is to replace both light switches with smart switches. Smart switches can be pricey, however, and so there’s another means of converting two light switches in an electrical box into smart switches. Just as a smart relay can help you convert a single light switch into a smart switch, a dual smart relay does the same with two output circuits. In other words, a dual smart relay like the Shelly 2.5 can control and monitor two separate lights or other switched devices that share an electrical box. Once set ..read more
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Upgrade Your Shelves With Built-In LED Lighting
Skyler H | Industrial Automation. Tech. Cool stuff.
by Skyler Hart
4y ago
I recently remodeled my master bedroom’s walk-in closet with a wrap-around closet organization system. In the midst of planning the job, I decided that I wanted more than just the overhead lighting – I wanted LED lighting on each of the shelves in the new organizer. In the guide below, I’ll take you through the process I followed to upgrade my shelves with built-in LED lighting. Search Google for “LED light strip” or “LED light bar” for a taste of how many products are on the market in these categories. I considered using LED light bars, but I had shelving sections of different widths. Wit ..read more
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16 Well-Rated Battery Powered LED Strip Lights
Skyler H | Industrial Automation. Tech. Cool stuff.
by Skyler Hart
4y ago
There’s some ultra-cool tech out there these days, and LED strip lights definitely fall into that bin. Kits the likes of which used to be hundreds of dollars are now easily affordable, allowing you to transform your living space no matter the budget. Whether you’re looking to enhance your home or your car, the battery-powered LED strip lights on this list will help you get the job done. Have you used a product that’s not shown here? Let me know in the comments at the bottom of the page! Let’s get right to it! Here are some great kits you can pick up for your next LED lighting project. I’ve ..read more
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Best Smart Bias Lighting For Home Automation Enthusiasts
Skyler H | Industrial Automation. Tech. Cool stuff.
by Skyler Hart
4y ago
It seems that bias lighting is all the rage these days for providing awesome ambiance and enhancing color and contrast for your television. For smart home enthusiasts and others who are working on upgrading their home with the latest and greatest, not just any old bias light will do. If you’re like me, you’ll want something WiFi-enabled that you can operate with your voice assistant (Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home) and that you can integrate seamlessly with your other home automation. Below, I’ll take you through 6 awesome bias lighting products for smart home enthusiasts. Contents TV Bias ..read more
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How To Inexpensively Convert Any Light Switch Into A Smart Switch
Skyler H | Industrial Automation. Tech. Cool stuff.
by Skyler Hart
4y ago
As I expand my home automation system, I find myself wanting to be able to turn my lights on and off remotely or via voice control. There are a million great products out there that would allow me to integrate my light switches, but I wanted to select something that will be scalable (read: affordable) if I decide to convert all light switches to smart switches throughout my home. So, follow along with me below as I take you through the process of converting any old light switch into a smart switch. When automating their homes, many folks look to replacing their light switches with smart on ..read more
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What’s The Difference Between Analog And Digital Sensors?
Skyler H | Industrial Automation. Tech. Cool stuff.
by Skyler Hart
4y ago
Sensors are the eyes and ears of your robot or Programmable Logic Controller. They allow your controller to determine the state of objects in and the environment around your automated operations. There are many differences between the wide variety of sensors on the market. You can buy sensors that are inductive, magnetic, photoelectric, or ultrasonic. You can buy sensors that sense parts that are very close, or parts that are quite far. Sensors can be big, or small. You can find sensors that detect a range of materials, detect only ferrous metals, detect only magnets, or even that detect mater ..read more
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Gosund Smart Plug Review 2019 – Great Plug, Great Price
Skyler H | Industrial Automation. Tech. Cool stuff.
by Skyler Hart
5y ago
I recently had the opportunity to try out a 4-pack of the Gosund Smart Plugs available on Amazon – and I was not disappointed. In my Gosund Smart Plug Review below, I’ll go over setup and performance of the Gosund Smart Plugs. I’m using Samsung SmartThings and Amazon Echo products for control of my smart home. I found the Gosund Smart Plugs I reviewed integrated easily with Alexa for voice and mobile control. Disclaimer: Gosund sent me a 4-pack of Gosund Smart Plugs free of charge. I advised the Gosund rep ahead of time that I would try the plugs out, and then write an honest review: good o ..read more
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