How reliable is your internet connection? Do you often experience drop outs? In this node-red project we will create a
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Controlling Smart Home Devices
A smart home device can be considered to be made up of three major Components. Connectivity Control Protocol Control App
Continue readingUnderstanding Smart Home APIs
How do you control your smart home device? Well regardless of the wireless technology (Wi-Fi,ZigBee etc) or the application protocol
Continue readingControlling the Tasmota SonOff Switch with Node-Red
The tasmota firmware supports both the http and the MQTT protocol and you can use either protocol to control the
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Sonoff is a brand of low cost (£5) Wi-Fi switches that can be used for controlling mains powered devices like
Continue readingSetting up the Sonoff Tasmota MQTT Switch
Normally the Sonoff switches don’t support MQTT but you can buy flashed devices that run the Tasmota firmware that does.
Continue readingSmart Home Hubs and Gateways -Beginners Guide
There are many different types of smart home hubs available, but what do they do? and do you need them?
Continue readingSmart Home Lighting Automation -Starter Guide
If you are thinking of automating the lighting in your home then this starter guide will hopefully help you understand
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