ZigBee is an open standard for wireless connections between devices at short distances. It is used for the transmission of sensor data and process monitoring & control. Examples are the health of a patient or the monitoring of indoor safety with the help of sensors. A ZigBee connection is very robust, but the bandwidth and the transmission speed are limited compared to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Zigbee is designed for home automation applications. For example to remotely control dimmers and on/off switches of the lighting in a home or building with minimal means.
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- AudioWe love to listen to music, and we guess (almost) everyone does! And whether you are a die-hard audio addict or not, you want good equipment to enjoy your favorite songs. So in this section we take a look at audio-related gadgets and share our experience with you. So whether it is a Bluetooth speaker, a pair of headphones, a FM transmitter or a microphone: when we get our hands on it we put it to the test and tell you what we think. Don’t expect to finds things like diagrams with output frequencies. We know that good audio has a large subjective aspect. That is why we trust on our ears and the overall user experience. Lets put our ears to the test! If you have any ideas, comments on the review or have a product for us to review, please let us know. But remember: we will be strict but fair.
- GearThere is one thing in life you cannot have enough of*, and that is gadgets! In this section we review the gear you can use and preferably can take with you around the house and while travelling. A gadget should make your life at least a little better, so we test whether it does. Gadgets typically have one or more applications and are often smart. This means they can be connected to your phone or tablet. However, some of the gear can also be a backpack or an electric shaver. Some of the gadgets even have a fixed place in your home. Examples are a smart socket that connects to your phone or a state of the art robot vacuum cleaner. If you have any ideas, comments on the review or have a product for us to review, please let us know. But remember: we will be strict but fair. *Nutella not included.
- Home appliancesEveryone has home appliances, but we are only looking for the smartest ones for you smart home. Whether it is a robot vacuum or an electronic fly trap. We review them to show you how they function and what their ups and downs are. After that we determine if and how they enhance your life. We have a weakness for everything that saves us time doing household chores. And if it is smart and integrates into our smart home it is even better. So check out our smart home appliance reviews. If you have any ideas, comments on the review or have a product for us to review, please let us know. But remember: we will be strict but fair.
- ToolsIn this section we review tools to maintain and repair our gadgets and do general DIY repairs. This can be things like phone repairs or replacing a battery. We focus on repair sets that you can store within hand-reach. So you don’t have to get your entire toolbox to replace a single battery. They are also easier to take with you on the road. The tool sets we review are actually used for a longer period. We put the tool sets to the test, try to break them and present our findings to you in a review. We are searching for the ultimate tool set, and we will not stop until we have found it. Because at the end, there can be only one ultimate tool set! If you have any ideas, comments on the review or have a product for us to review, please let us know. But remember: we will be strict but fair.
- LightningWe are all searching for the light. Some of us are searching for the ideal smart light bulb. Next to that, most of us are looking for a design lightning element that does not break the bank. We all have our own lightning challenges. In this section we review the lights that come on our path. Whether they are smart or not, or just a bulb or LED strip or even a complete lamp. If you have any ideas, comments on the review or have a product for us to review, please let us know. But remember: we will be strict but fair.
- LifeIn the Life section we articles about health, beauty and automated lifestyle related technology and gadgets. And how they will affect our lives one day or another. We review the products we ordered because we want (or need) to use them. They are actual part of our life. The views and opinions expressed in these articles are those of the authors. These do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions from all contributors to the site. We try to be as objective as possible on each topic, but are opinions are based on our own experiences and worldviews. Our team consists of an equal amount of Apple and Android fanboys. If you have any ideas, comments on the review or have a product for us to review, please let us know. But remember: we will be strict but fair.
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- DomoticzLearn how to integrate gadgets into the home automation platform Domoticz with these tutorials. DIY, hacks, and stories to help you automate your home and make it a smart(er)-home. More information on my own setup can be found here. So lets get started. Getting Started Choosing for Domoticz | Choosing Hardware, Brands and Protocols | Basic installation on Raspberry PI3 Bb Configuring the Basics Security | Dashboards | Naming Conventions | Backups | Themes, Icons and Floorplans | Plugin Manager Advanced Configuration and other cool stuff Database | Monitoring | Build your own Zigbee gateway | Text to Speech | Custom Icons Scripting and Blocky Possibilities Backup to Share | Automate your Sunscreen | Monitor your Washing Machine | GetGarbageDays | Automate Robot Vacuum Most recent tutorials
- Home AssistantLearn how to integrate gadgets into the home automation platform Home Assistant with these tutorials. DIY, hacks, and stories to help you automate your home and make it a smart(er)-home. More information on my own setup can be found here. So lets get started.
- InterviewsIn this series of interviews we want to get to know the key-figures behind the technology that makes Domoticz the platform it is today. We discuss subjects like how they got to building the application. But also want to find out what their vision is on the community of Domoticz. Next to that we are curious for how they see the future of the platform and smart-homes in general. This so you get to know who’s behind the technology, learn from them and be inspired by them. If you know someone who should be the next person to be interviewed, please let us know.
- Domoticz Compatible ProductsDomoticz compatible products contain products/hardware that are compatible with Domoticz. All used and tested with Domoticz. Domoticz handles multiple brands and protocols as you can read here. Of course, this products can also be used with Home-Assistant or other platforms. Check out the protocol that is used before buying. This category lists almost all the products that Domoticz can connect to and are available on GearBest. If you have devices that works and are available at GearBest. , please notify us so we can expand the list.
- Home Assistant Compatible ProductsHome Assistant compatible products contain products/hardware that are compatible with Home Assistant smart home software. All used and tested with Home Assistant. Check out the protocol that is used before buying. This category lists almost all the products that Home Assistant can connect to and are available on GearBest. If you have devices that works and are available at GearBest. , please notify us so we can expand the list.
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- Domoticz Compatible ProductsDomoticz compatible products contain products/hardware that are compatible with Domoticz. All used and tested with Domoticz. Domoticz handles multiple brands and protocols as you can read here. Of course, this products can also be used with Home-Assistant or other platforms. Check out the protocol that is used before buying. This category lists almost all the products that Domoticz can connect to and are available on GearBest. If you have devices that works and are available at GearBest. , please notify us so we can expand the list.
- Home Assistant Compatible ProductsHome Assistant compatible products contain products/hardware that are compatible with Home Assistant smart home software. All used and tested with Home Assistant. Check out the protocol that is used before buying. This category lists almost all the products that Home Assistant can connect to and are available on GearBest. If you have devices that works and are available at GearBest. , please notify us so we can expand the list.
- Shopping tipsAs reviewers we have a fair amount of experience with ordering products online, and especially from the other side of the world. And off source we learned some lessons, that we want to share with you in the form of shopping tips. For example: mind the products power plug. Or know how to track your ordered products. Next to that you have to know that prices depend on warehouse location. Or that buying a multi-pack is not always cheaper than buying two single items. Use these tips to your advantage. If you have any shopping tips yourself, or comments on the articles or other relevant information to share, please let us know.
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Make 3D printing easier with the best Octoprint plugins. Manage, control and monitor your 3d printer, it's free!Domoticz WLANThermo plugin
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Domoticz Plug-In for Tasker let you switch devices from tasker. Be creative and create handy automations that make your life easier.Domoticz 2020.1: Time for an update!
The newest Domoticz Update is 2020.1 this means the first stable version in 2020.New update for the Domoticz Android app and Wear OS
Domoticz Android App got an new updateBuild your own DIY Air Quality Meter based on the MH-Z19 sensor
Use the MH-Z19 Sensor to build your own DIY Air Quality Meter. Integrate this meter into Smart Home systems like Domoticz and Home Assistant.Xiaomi Mijia Air Quality Tester for your Smart Home
If you want to measure your indoor air quality with an plug an play device: The Xiaomi Mijia Air quality tester can help you
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Make 3D printing easier with the best OctoPrint plugins
Make 3D printing easier with the best Octoprint plugins. Manage, control and monitor your 3d printer, it's free!Domoticz WLANThermo plugin
Integrate your WLANThermo Nano v3 into Domoticz with a plugin. Check and control your BBQ temperature from Domoticz like a Pro.WLANThermo Nano V3 review
I'm a real fan of BBQ-ing, but it requires some skills. One of the most important things during BBQ...
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Integrate Xiaomi Scales into Home assistant and makt your scale smarter with this tutorialMake 3D printing easier with the best OctoPrint plugins
Make 3D printing easier with the best Octoprint plugins. Manage, control and monitor your 3d printer, it's free!Domoticz WLANThermo plugin
Integrate your WLANThermo Nano v3 into Domoticz with a plugin. Check and control your BBQ temperature from Domoticz like a Pro.My favorite Domoticz plugins and third party Extensions
A Domoticz newsflash. My favorite third party projects for Domoticz.
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