Posts in IoT


How Many Hue Hubs Do You Need? Find Out Easily Here

Posted on 29th Mar 2021 22:44:46 in General, IoT, Smart

So you want to get Philips Hue so you can turn the lights off remotely or ask Alexa to do it for you. You might even already have the Hue ecosystem and are looking to expand beyond basics. In either case, you might be wondering how many Hue bridges or hubs you need for everything to work smoothly. The direct answer is that a single hub can support up to 50 bulbs comfortably and an absolute maximum of 62. Have more devices than that? You won't be able to use a single hub. As with most things, the solution is not always straightforward - which is why we will take a deep dive into the answer.

How many Hue Hubs or Bridges do you need?

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12 Smart Home Ideas You Don't Want to Miss Out On

Posted on 5th Jan 2021 01:18:40 in General, IoT, Smart

Smart homes are the way of the future and implementing smarter devices in your life today can be both a great way to learn about technology. Smart devices aren't just toys, though, they can make common repetitive tasks easier and can even take care of it for you in some cases. Most will agree that smart homes are cool, but many will be hesitant to transform their homes while others may not know where to start. Here are 12 smart home ideas that you can use for inspiration!

Smart home ideas

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The ESP Is Better Than The Arduino For Smart Home DIY

Posted on 8th Dec 2020 16:43:29 in DIY, IoT, Smart

When we are building smart devices ourselves, either to reduce cost or to customize the installation, there are a lot of choices to be made in terms of which components should be used. The most important component to projects in the smart home industry is arguably the microcontroller, which is responsible for keeping everything moving along smoothly. Many will immediately think of board such as the Arduino, while others might be thinking of the ESP8266 or ESP32. Which board should you use to build your DIY project?

Arduino vs ESP, which is better for smart homes?

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7 Amazing Smart Home Essentials For Living Better

Posted on 24th Nov 2020 16:37:05 in General, IoT, Smart

Smart homes are great for a multitude of reasons, they let you lower how much work you need to do around the house, they can help remind you of things, and they give you peace of mind while you are away. Despite the utility provided, many either don't have a smart home or aren't getting the most out of it. Here we are going to go over 7 smart home essentials for living in your home so that you get a better idea of what smart homes can do for you.

The smart essentials

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How to Keep Your Smart Home Safe From Hackers

Posted on 22nd Nov 2020 17:56:08 in General, IoT, Smart

A smart home is really just the common term for a house that has a multitude of network-connected devices. They can talk to each other and automatically react to certain situations as you program them. As great as this technology is, there are certainly some problems that come along with the benefits. The biggest problem tends to be security, as the more connected a home is the more dangerous it is if an unauthorized entity gains access.

Cybersecurity

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