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How to automate many devices at a given time with Alexa

July 12, 2023 by Kevin C. Tofel Leave a Comment

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast we took a voicemail question on our podcast hotline regarding Alexa. Our caller wants to know how to have multiple devices do something at a specific time, or at sunrise or sunset. Although the process isn't as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: alexa, Amazon Echo, automations, routines, smart home, smart lights, smart locks

Looking to replace Z-Wave bulbs? Try these Matter or Zigbee options

April 26, 2023 by Kevin C. Tofel 5 Comments

On a recent Internet of Things podcast, we took a voicemail from Michael on our podcast hotline. Michael recently had a bunch of Z-Wave bulbs die on him and he's thinking to replace them. He wants to know what Matter or Zigbee options are the better … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, How-To Tagged With: Matter, Nanoleaf, smart bulbs, smart home, smart lights, Thread, z-wave, zigbee

Hands on with the Matter beta for Home Assistant

April 19, 2023 by Kevin C. Tofel 11 Comments

Now that I'm done reviewing the latest Matter devices from Nanoleaf, it's time to turn my attention back to Home Assistant. Since I haven't taken a deep dive on this open source smart home platform in a few years, I recently set it up on a spare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Reviews Tagged With: Apple Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Home Assistant, homekit, Matter, Nanoleaf, smart bulbs, smart lights, smart plugs, Thread

Nanoleaf Essentials Matter reviewed: Great but not quite seamless (updated)

April 12, 2023 by Kevin C. Tofel 24 Comments

After the introduction of the Nanoleaf Essentials Matter product line last month, I’ve spent nearly a week testing the new devices. These use Bluetooth and/or Thread for their connection and are available in a $19.99 A19 bulb and an 80-inch Light … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Reviews Tagged With: amazon alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Matter, Nanoleaf, Samsung SmartThings, smart bulbs, smart home, smart lights, Thread

With others in the dark, Nanoleaf lights the way with Matter-certified bulbs

March 22, 2023 by Kevin C. Tofel Leave a Comment

The path to finding more Matter-certified devices is a little easier to navigate today: Nanoleaf announced three lights that work with the new smart home standard. Two of the bulbs are A19 and BR30 shaped and sized, while the third product is a smart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Assa Abloy, Belkin, CSA, Matter, Nanoleaf, smart bulbs, smart home, smart lights, smart lightstrips, Thread, WeMo, Yale

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