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How to Add Z-Wave & Zigbee to Home Assistant

by Danny January 5, 2021
by Danny January 5, 2021

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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How to Configure MyQ in Home Assistant

by Danny January 2, 2021
by Danny January 2, 2021

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…

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How to Configure Ecobee Thermostat in Home Assistant

by Danny January 2, 2021
by Danny January 2, 2021

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…

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How To Pair Xiaomi Aqara Door/Window Sensors with SmartThings

by Danny December 31, 2020
by Danny December 31, 2020

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…

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PS4/PS5 Remote Play Wireless Controller Tutorial (Bluetooth to PC)

by Danny December 2, 2020
by Danny December 2, 2020

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…

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Play Custom Audio Through Google Home Speakers Using SmartThings Automations

by Danny October 25, 2020
by Danny October 25, 2020

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…

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How To Create SmartThings Voice Automations using Google Home

by Danny October 24, 2020
by Danny October 24, 2020

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…

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Best Siren for SmartThings

by Danny October 15, 2020
by Danny October 15, 2020

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…

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SmartThings Garage Door Opener integration with MyQ

by Danny October 6, 2020
by Danny October 6, 2020

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?…

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Does SimpliSafe Work with Smartthings?

by Danny September 30, 2020
by Danny September 30, 2020

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…

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Hey there! I'm Danny, owner and writer of Smart Home Pursuits. I've worked as an IT Manager for 8 years and enjoy using my knowledge to make my smart home "smarter".

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