Google Assistant is an amazing tool. IFTTT (If-this-then-that) is a tremendously impressive automation service. Put Google Assistant and IFTTT two together and you have a powerhouse duo that lets you integrate almost any service or smart device in your life. The beauty of IFTTT is that you don’t have to … read more
When creating a smart home, you might consider upgrading various appliances with internet-connected hardware. That way, you can utilize smart home control and automation. Samsung’s SmartThings is a means of connecting smart home devices. Using SmartThings, you’ll be able to sync with smart bulbs, security cameras, thermostats, and more. This … read more
Home Assistant (HASS) one of the best open-source home automation platforms available today, other than maybe OpenHAB. This python based smart home automation platform integrates with over 1000 services and components, making it significantly more versatile than commercial smart home hubs such as SmartThings, Wink, or Vera. However, one of … read more
Smart homes and smart home automation continue to flourish. With a bevy of connectivity options, Samsung SmartThings is one of the top options. It’s compatible with tons of devices including light bulbs, thermostats, and security cameras. Samsung SmartThings centers on a required hub. This acts as the heart of a … read more
While there are tons of smart home connectivity technologies, Samsung SmartThings ranks among the best. A bevy of hubs including the SmartThings Link for the NVIDIA Shield TV make cobbling together a smart home simple. Additionally, SmartThings supports loads of devices, from smart speakers to door locks, security cameras, and … read more
Docker makes running several apps easy. But how (and why) do you run PiHole in Docker on an Ubuntu system with Traefik reverse proxy in front? There are several benefits to doing this and there is not much information out there on how to accomplish this. Therefore, in this tutorial, … read more
If you have not heard of Pi Hole, then you are missing something really cool. But don’t worry, this Pi Hole tutorial will help you get rolling in minutes. Pi Hole is a network-wide ad blocker. In a typical home environment, this can cut out almost all ads to all … read more
Home Assistant is by far the best home automation software I have used. One thing that would make it even better is if I could control home assistant with Google Home. The biggest advantage of Smart Home hubs such as SmartThings, Wink, etc., over home assistant, was the integration with … read more
Are you a fan of watching college football on your TV screen? Do you want Kodi addons that let you watch this sport? Look no further. In this post we will provide you with 5 of the best Kodi college football addons to be able to watch the games from … read more