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Updated:July 4, 2025 By steve

HTTP vs MQTT for Smart Home Devices

Most Smart Home Devices can use both theĀ  HTTP and MQTT protocols to communicate with smart home control systems. The

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Updated:February 24, 2025 By steve

How to find the IP Address of A new Network Device.

When you add a new device to an existing network it will generally be configured to get an IP address

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Updated:March 6, 2025 By steve

Using The Zigbee to Tasmota Gateway

The Zigbee to Tasmota gateway allows you to control and manage your Zigbee devices using the MQTT protocol Ii is

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Updated:December 7, 2024 By steve

Introduction to IP Cameras and Webcams

IP Cameras and Webcams are widely used in video surveillance, online communication, and content creation. While both devices capture and

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Updated:December 7, 2024 By steve

Home Automation- A Guide to Timed Events

Having something happen at a particular time is common in home automation. Common examples are Turning lighting on/off. Turning central

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Updated:August 30, 2024 By steve

How Casting and Google Chromecast Works

Google Chromecast is a streaming dongle that can be plugged into a TV or monitor using an HDMI port and

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Updated:December 7, 2024 By steve

Assigning IP Addresses to Smart Home Devices

On home networks there are two ways of assigning IP addresses,they are: Manual Assignment – Static Addresses Dynamic Assignment –DHCP

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Updated:December 7, 2024 By steve

Find Tasmota and Shelly Devices- Node-Red Flow

When you install a Tasmota or Shelly device on a network it is usually automatically assigned an IP address by

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Updated:January 4, 2025 By steve

Practical Guide to Using and Managing Zigbee Devices

To use Zigbee devices on your home network or the Internet you will need a Zigbee Gateway. This Gateway usually

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Updated:July 7, 2024 By steve

Home Assistant Templating for Beginners -Part 1

Templates are a powerful feature in home assistant that allows you to control information coming into or going out of

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