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Here’s an IoT tip to manage your medication

December 7, 2022 by Kevin C. Tofel 2 Comments

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast episode, we took a call from our Voicemail hotline segment with a clever IoT tip to manage medication. There are connected pill dispensers on the market, but they're not cheap and some require a monthly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: automations, DIY, door sensors, medicine management, pill management, sensors, smart home, tips, window sensors

Need a HomeKit sensor and light strip for a closet? Here are some suggestions.

November 24, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel 4 Comments

On our most recent IoT Podcast episode, Michael called in to our voicemail hotline with a closet question. More specifically, he's looking for a HomeKit solution to enable light strips in his closets. The idea is to have the light strips turn on when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: Apple HomeKit, door sensors, Eve, homekit, light strips, Meross, Motion Sensors, Nanoleaf, Philips Hue, smart lights, Thread

Eve’s latest HomeKit devices showcase the amazing Thread experience

March 24, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel 8 Comments

Eve Weather

For the last week, I’ve been testing three products: the Eve Weather, Eve Door & Window Sensor, and Eve Energy Plug. These are all Apple HomeKit devices, but more importantly, they’re also Thread compatible. The best summary of my experience? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Reviews Tagged With: Bluetooth LE, door sensors, Eve, Eve Home, homekit, sensors, smart home, smart outlets, Thread, weather

How to automate a laundry room bulb using sensors but not a hub

November 6, 2018 by Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments

On our most recent podcast episode, Michael called our IoT Podcast Hotline with a specific question. He has LIFX bulbs but no smart home hub, and he wants to automate the light in his laundry room with a Wi-Fi motion sensor. He currently uses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: bluetooth, d-link, door sensors, How to, IFTTT, LIFX, Motion Sensors, smart bulbs, stringify, Wi-Fi

Four clever ways to use a door/window sensor for home automation

October 3, 2018 by Kevin C. Tofel 15 Comments

Ah, the lowly door/window sensor. It just sits next to an entry point in the home waiting to add security benefits and it doesn't really cost that much. Instead of treating spare sensors like the Rodney Dangerfield of IoT devices, why not give that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: door sensors, garage doors, How to, iot, sensors, smart home, window sensors

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