Tag: Smart Home

Logitech removes local API access. Bricks Harmony Hub for Home Automation Enthusiasts

In another episode of Company knows Best, Logitech has decided to remove the unofficial local API access to their Harmony Hubs. For many people (and ... Read More

A few devices share that name. No they Don’t Alexa! [Bad Firmware]

This morning was a little frustrating in my Smart Home. Looks like Amazon pushed out a new firmware to the Echo devices that really confused ... Read More

How to Weatherproof your Outdoor Smart Plugs on the Cheap!

Here is a great project to work on this weekend! Taking inexpensive generic Wi-Fi Smart switches and waterproofing them with an extension cord case. NuVending.com ... Read More

Maximize your Alexa Routines – Scheduled Volume Control for Echo Devices

Alexa Routines are very cool. I use Home Assistant, but even if you are just using stock Amazon Echo products, you can start to accomplish a ... Read More

Breaking down my Home Assistant Volume Control

This is part one of two posts and videos on how I am controlling the volume of various Home Assistants throughout the day. In the ... Read More