Hey everyone,We wanted to keep you in the loop about some recent changes related to Philips Hue sensors that might impact your scripted automations. Philips Hue has updated their sensor device configuration to use the TemperatureSetting trait (previo...
Hi, just had to share because believe it or not our Google nest/hub saved our bacon earlier today. Normally I’d be complaining about our Google nest and hub not hearing me correctly when I give it a command but this time it came through for us. Early...
There is a device from Xiaomi (there are several of them), I managed to easily add them all to Mi Home, but when in Google Home I go to the “Home Automation” section in the search, looking for Mi Home, it switches to entering Xiaomi account data, and...
My energy provider is National Grid, and they have a program where they control thermostats during peak hours to lessen the amount of energy draw. Because I signed up for that program,, I don't do much manual adjusting. They do it all for me. That wa...
Hi everyone,I am trying to set up a new script that lets me know when someone was at the mail box, sending me message through the new script editor. Since custom notifications have been made available, I thought I'm good to go as soon as my motion de...
My remote for my skyworth TV quit working so I have no way of turning it on or pairing it with my phone . Any clever ideas to make something happen
I frequently see people posting on places like NextDoor about unlocked cars getting robbed at night. Remember if you have a connected car, you may be able to setup to lock the car during your bedtime routine, or at least notify you of the door lock s...
I just discovered the Google Home app has an "Inbox". I reset my Chromecast from an account that's not even logged in on any Gapps. It seems to function as "a high importance" local events manager in the Home app. Little did I know. Should be very us...
I came across the following post and wanted to share one solution but couldn't reply to the poster as the issue was closed with no resolution. The issue was posted as this: Hi,I Have a house with multiple smart devices in different rooms and at the m...
I recently purchased a Google Nest Router and 2 x points to replace my Huawei router which is over 5 yrs old and dying ie. Wifi kept droping out more frequently over time. My ISP is Dodo. After much ado I finally got the google nest wifi to connect t...
Do I have to have Chrome Cast built into my TV to cast pictures and videos from my phone..
