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Adding Xiaomi Door and Window Sensors to SmartThings

January 20, 2018 admin Leave a comment

One of the initial reasons I chose to invest in SmartThings was the ability to keep an eye on my…

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Posted in: How to Filed under: smartthings door sensors, xiaomi door sensors, xiaomi window sensors
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Smart blinds, are they the next big smart home addition?

October 8, 2017 admin Leave a comment

  So let’s discuss smart blinds. One of the latest smart devices which are trying to break out into the…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: automatic blinds, motorised blinds, smart blinds
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How to control your home like Iron Man

September 6, 2017 admin Leave a comment

During the popular Iron Man films, Tony Stark speaks to a range of devices controlled by artificial intelligence called J.A.R.V.I.S…

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Posted in: Home Automation News Filed under: AI home, iron man home, smart home, smart lighting, smart plugs, Voice Assistant
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I have a voice controlled speaker, why do I need a home automation solution?

August 2, 2017 admin Leave a comment

A question we seem to be asked on a regular basis is “So I have Amazon Echo/Google Home, why do…

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Posted in: Home Automation News Filed under: home automation, smart home, voice controlled speaker
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How a smart home can help with a new born baby

June 18, 2017 admin Leave a comment

2 weeks ago I was blessed with the arrival of my first child. Since returning home with my baby I’ve…

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Posted in: Home Automation News Filed under: baby smart home, how smart homes could help with new born babies, smart home for babies, smart home for pregnant moms

How to reduce the brightness of smart bulbs during particular time frames

April 25, 2017 admin Leave a comment

I recently added a new smart bulb to the landing light with the view of triggering it through motion detection.…

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Posted in: How to Filed under: bulb brightness during time frame, reduce brightness of bulbs at different time periods, smart bulb, smart lighting
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Connecting OSRAM Lightify Bulb to Samsung SmartThings

April 6, 2017 admin Leave a comment

Looking to upgrade multiple bulbs within my house, one issue I came across was the price. Although, I love the…

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Posted in: How to, Product Review Filed under: Cheap smart lights, lightify, Osram Lightify, smart lighting, SmartThings
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Connecting Google Assistant and SmartThings UK via IFTTT

March 13, 2017 admin Leave a comment

We recently managed to get our hands on the Google Pixel and we’ve been delighted with it’s performance. One of…

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Posted in: How to Filed under: IFTTT, IFTTT connecting smartthings and google assistant, SmartThings, smartthings and google assistant
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How to connect Amazon Echo to SmartThings

January 25, 2017 admin Leave a comment

Do you ever get into bed and snuggle down only to realise you still left the light on? Image if…

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Posted in: How to Filed under: Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, LIFX, SmartThings, Wemo Plg
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Alexa Skill Review – MarketingTips

January 17, 2017 admin Leave a comment

MarketingTips from Pug Mug Marketing is an Amazon Echo skill which helps provide users with digital marketing tips. It’s one…

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Posted in: Home Automation News, Product Review Filed under: amazon echo review, amazon echo skill

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