Looking for a simple step by step guide for adding z-wave and zigbee to Home Assistant in 2021? If so, then look no further than this tutorial. In this tutorial, I will…
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Looking to integrate your MyQ Chamberlain garage door open into Home Assistant? If so, this step by step guide is perfect for you. It’s incredibly easy to set up and takes less…
Wondering how to setup your Ecobee thermostat into Home Assistant? This step by step will walk you the entire process. The setup is extremely straightforward and can be completed in less than…
How To Pair Xiaomi Aqara Door/Window Sensors with SmartThings
Are you in the market for an alternative to the SmartThings multipurpose sensor? If so, you should consider purchasing an Aquara Door and Window sensor. They are inexpensive, reliable, and work pretty…
PS4/PS5 Remote Play Wireless Controller Tutorial (Bluetooth to PC)
Want to wirelessly use your DS4 controller Windows 10 computer using Remote Play? If so, then this step by step guide is perfect for you. Setting this up means you won’t need…
Play Custom Audio Through Google Home Speakers Using SmartThings Automations
In my last post, I walked you through how to add Google Home devices into SmartThings using WebCore and cast-web api. This allows you to “broadcast” any text you to any (or…
How To Create SmartThings Voice Automations using Google Home
Have you ever wanted your Google Home devices to announce when a door was opened, doorbell was pressed, or if a leak was detected? Let me answer that for you. Of course…
Sometimes, phone notifications just don’t cut it. For example, if an intruder breaks into your home while you are sleeping, will you hear the buzz from your phone? If you’re answer is…
While your smart garage door opener is already “smart”, there’s always room for improvement. For example, wouldn’t it be nice to see if your garage was open from within the SmartThings app?…
If you’re someone who owns SimpliSafe smart home security products, then you may have been wondering: Does SimpliSafe work with SmartThings in 2021? The answer is no, Simplisafe does not work natively…