As the internet becomes an increasingly integral part of our daily lives, it’s essential to acknowledge that its content is largely tailored to an adult audience. However, children also engage…
Kids and internet access – Part 1: screen time
In today’s digital age, it’s impossible to avoid screens. As a parent, it’s important to understand the impact that screen time can have on kids and to set guidelines to…
The Post-Cookie Era: Rise of Server-Side Tracking in Marketing
With the increasing privacy concerns and regulations, the use of third-party cookies has become more limited in the marketing industry. The deprecation of cookies by Safari, along with the introduction…
Useelink WiFi Smart Switch: A Budget-Friendly Option With Some Drawbacks
After using the Useelink WiFi Smart Switch for 6 months in my home, I have come to appreciate its budget-friendly price and ease of connection to voice assistant platforms like…
Home Automation hubs, gateways & bridges
Home automation has become increasingly popular in recent years, with a wide range of devices available to control lighting, heating, security, and more. One of the key components of a…
Rise of the people’s network (Apple Air Tag, Amazon Sidewalk)
The rise of the people’s network is a trend that is being driven by the increasing popularity of location-based technologies such as Apple’s Air Tag and Amazon’s Sidewalk. These technologies…
AU/NZ approve switches for Tasmota firmware
Only small selection of smart home switches are AUS/NZ certified. Most of the products use Tuya platform. Only small set of switches use Espressif ESP chipset. Tasmota firmware can only…
Smart home device testing – Mercator Ikuü
Currently testing some of the following home automation device by Mercator Ikuü. WiFi 3 Gang Smart switch Zigbee 2 Gang Smart switch Zigbee Hub Zigbee motion sensor Mercator Ikuü products…
Adding magnetic sensor to my automated garage door
In my early experiment I show how easy to convert a standard garage door to app control garage door. In this experiment we will extend the capability to read a…
Home Assistant LocalTuya setup for Deta grid connect Fan & Light
I am use LocalTuya to control Deta grid connect Fan and Light switch (6914HA) inside home assistant. Fan setting: