Philips Hue smart LED lighting system is a groundbreaking innovation that allows users to control their lighting needs with ease, convenience, and personalisation, transforming the way we interact with light in our homes. This revolutionary technology caters to individual preferences and lifestyles by enabling users to adjust the colour, intensity, and temperature of the light … Read more
Welcome to the world of Zigbee Smart Home Technology! This popular home automation protocol has been making waves in the industry, and for good reason. In this introduction, we’ll take a closer look at what exactly Zigbee is, its advantages, and how it fits into the smart home ecosystem. So without further ado, let’s get … Read more
Shelly Cloud devices are a popular range of smart home devices developed by Allterco Robotics. Until recently they weren’t certified for use here in New Zealand however some models now are such as the Shelly 1 and 1pm. They offer a unique combination of hardware, software, and cloud services to help you create an efficient, … Read more
IFTTT, short for “If This Then That,” is an innovative automation tool that enables users to simplify and streamline their everyday tasks. By connecting various apps and services and creating rules or “applets,” IFTTT can automate processes that would otherwise require manual intervention. In this introduction, we’ll explore the basic concepts underlying IFTTT, as well … Read more
Early on in your smart home solutions journey you’ll need to choose a platform to automate on. Two popular choices are Apple Homekit and Home-Assistant. Both are two way compatible however those who choose the Apple ecosystem often find themselves needing to use Home Assistant to complete tasks and automations that aren’t natively integrated with … Read more