2019-06-17 00:33
Let There Be Light
Wish that your household lights were ON only if someone is in the room? With the simple guide outlined in this post, this wish can become a reality in under 10… Read More
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2019-05-08 05:04
Home Assistant: Setup Guide
So you’ve decided you want to get started in the world of home automation and are faced with the following choice…
Will the heart… Read More
2019-05-07 04:35
Home Assistant: Z-Wave Guide (made easy)
Our first post, Home Assistant: Setup Guide introduced the loved-by-tinkerers automation platform, Home Assistant . It also ran throug… Read More
2018-07-17 05:03
Receive a notification when the washing has finished.
One of the many advantages of Z-Wave is the ability to monitor the energy consumption of appliances and devices connected to Z-Wa… Read More
2018-03-21 22:32
Where are my Alexa Skills?
The official launch of Amazon in Australia has been a little... how do I put it? Underwhelming! I am sure things will improve as time goes on, but for the… Read More
2018-03-13 22:18
Going on a holiday? Lucky you!
Added security is one of the many benefits of turning your home in to a Z-Wave enabled smart home. This is particularly true when using the Fibaro H… Read More
2017-05-17 02:45
If you don’t know what an Amazon Echo Dot is, allow me to introduce you to the hottest gadget on planet earth right now. The Echo Dot is a hands-free, voice-controlled device wi… Read More
2017-01-10 01:20
Control your Vera Z-Wave smart home with your voice.
There is no denying that voice control for your smart home is the future – it makes so much sense. No need to pull out you… Read More
2016-11-18 21:58
Control your aircon from anywhere with Z-Wave.
As the hot Australian summer fast approaches (it's 38° here in Melbourne today!), I thought it would be timely to write a blog a… Read More
2016-10-04 00:16
Fibaro Home Center custom icons.
The Fibaro Home Center's user interface already looks incredible. Did you know that you can also include custom icons for all of your different… Read More
2016-07-21 02:50
Fibaro Swipe... meet Vera.
We get a lot of enquiries asking… “Can I use the Fibaro Swipe with Vera?”. The short answer… yes you can! However, the setup gui… Read More
2016-07-04 23:17
Knowledge is power.
Without a doubt, Fibaro make the best quality and well-thought-out Z-Wave products on the market. Investing in a Z-Wave home automation system using Fibaro is an… Read More
2016-06-16 00:33
What makes a home "smart"?
Is it the fact you can control your lights and devices from your phone? Sure. That’s part of it. However, I strongly believe what makes a home (or… Read More
2016-06-02 01:01
Like it or not... The home robots are on their way.
The future is upon us! Robots will be invading living in our homes before we know it.
Within the next few years, we will see m… Read More
2016-05-27 03:33
Easily access Fibaro scenes from Apple and Android phones and tablets.
The Fibaro App (for Home Center Lite and Home Center 2) includes a very useful Widget that can be used on Andr… Read More
2016-05-19 05:13
Vera HTTP Commands
Did you know that you can control the Vera Edge via HTTP commands? This opens it up to a host of other technologies, including web browsers, Tasker, PHP and a lot mor… Read More
2016-04-30 04:04
Fibaro HC (Home Center) HTTP Commands
The Fibaro Home Center Lite and Home Center 2 are the pinnacle of Z-Wave Gateway Controllers - incredibly well designed, user-friendly and very po… Read More
2016-04-28 20:53
Welcome to Z-Wave Plus.
Z-Wave has been around a lot longer than you may think. In fact, the first Z-Wave product was certified way back in 2004. For the most part, the basic buildin… Read More
2015-11-23 22:15
At long last…
Some time ago, I created an Add-on for XBMC (now known as Kodi – for nostalgic reasons, I still call it XBMC) for the INSTEON Hub. The Addon allows you to… Read More
2015-08-26 02:18
Simply the best Z-Wave controllers available.
Without a doubt, the Fibaro Home Center Lite and Home Center 2 are the best Z-Wave controllers on the market. They are not cheap (neith… Read More
2015-07-02 22:23
Bring the colours of Minecraft to life.
Minecraft is the most popular (and addictive) game in history. I for one have spent countless hours saying… “just one more block&h… Read More
2015-06-03 03:39
The battle for the unified smart home begins…
In a galaxy far, far away…
Well, not that far away… here on earth actually. For home automation enthusiasts lik… Read More
2015-04-21 23:37
Control your home from Apple Watch.
It's here. The long awaited Apple Watch has arrived and first impressions and reviews look like Apple have another winner on their hands (or wrists… Read More
2015-03-25 01:48
What is the best home automation system?
More than likely, if you are reading this blog, you have a particular requirement, desire, need or problem that you are hoping home automation… Read More
2015-01-01 20:55
Straight-off-the-bat…
You will need an INSTEON Hub to enjoy the goodness below.
If you are not familiar with XBMC, it’s time to introduce yourself… seriously. If… Read More
2014-11-30 05:19
It’s time.
At least that’s what the Moto 360 ads would have us believe. You may still be deciding if a smartwatch is right for you. I mean, who needs yet another gadget … Read More
2014-09-15 08:08
PRESS RELEASE - Irvine, California.
INSTEON Windows 8.1 Phone App employs Cortana to enhance life in the connected home
INSTEON, creators of the world’s best-selling home aut… Read More
2014-09-12 23:59
So what is INSTEON anyway?
I'm glad you asked.
INSTEON is an advanced, dual-mesh home automation system that uses both electrical wiring (power lines) and wireless radio-frequency (R… Read More
2014-09-01 04:14
INSTEON Hub Pro with Apple HomeKit integration - Coming soon to smart home.com.au
PRESS RELEASE - Las Vegas – Consumer Electronics Show
INSTEON announces new Hub Pro with App… Read More
2014-08-01 04:08
INSTEON HTTP Commands
The INSTEON Hub is an amazing piece of kit, it works flawlessly with the INSTEON for Hub app. Did you know that it also works with direct HTTP commands? This opens… Read More
2014-08-01 04:04
A bold statement from the outset…
You are going to love this - I promise.
I am going to show you how you can control your INSTEON enabled home with your voice, using nothing m… Read More
2014-07-31 01:54
PRESS RELEASE - Irvine, California.
INSTEON, creators of the world’s best-selling home automation and control technology, today announced that an enhanced version of its INSTEON… Read More
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