Mention home automation and lighting control is the usually the first thing that people think of. But lighting-control systems based on the ZigBee and Z-Wave protocols can do much more than dim ...

The open-source home automation project OpenHAB makes it all available through browser or smartphone. Next, he made additional sensor nodes from Arduino and RMF69 radios.

HOME AUTOMATION — LIFE MADE EASY Have you ever watched a movie where the characters’ homes seem so technologically advanced and futuristic that it made you say, “ w e have another 20 years ...

Getting started with home automation can seem like a big task, but it becomes more simple once you understand the basics. First, you learned what home automation is and how it is used for things ...

Yes, WiFi, Zigbee, and Z-Wave can be used together in a home automation system. Each protocol serves a different purpose and has its own advantages, but they are designed to be compatible with ...

[Felix Rusu] is fast becoming a big name in home automation with his clever Moteino systems. His latest is called the SwitchMote which is a super easy way to upgrade your light switches for home au… ...

An Arduino Uno-compatible home automation board requires no separate power supply as a power source soldered onto the board itself. According to the developer GarageLab, it is supplied directly from ...

While not quite as simple as plugging something into a wall, replacing a light switch is one of the easier electrical projects you can undertake. While you should hire an electrician if you don't ...