A recent firmware update released by Logitech for its Harmony hub based remote controls, has broken / blocks local LAN access to the hubs. This
Author: cw-kid
Windows Entertainment and Connected Home MVP
Z-Wave RFID Keypad for alarm system
I recently purchase a RFID keypad off Amazon and I also bought two new Z-Wave Sensative Strips Door and Window sensors and wanted to create
Fibaro dimmer 2 installation Home Automation (Vera)
Today I installed a Fibaro Dimmer 2 module for my living room ceiling lights, so I took some photographs and thought I’d do a blog
Fibaro RGBW mood lighting with Vera Home Automation
Recently I setup a Fibaro RGBW module with the existing LED strip lights behind my wall mounted TV in the living room. The Fibaro RGBW
Kodi keyboard shortcuts to run Vera scenes (Windows)
This question came up on the Vera forums, how to use Kodi media center keyboard shortcuts to run scenes in the Vera home automation controller.
Emby Media Server–Why you should be using it
I’ve not done many articles lately, but I have been working on beta testing for the Emby / Kodi integration. If you are an XBMC
Z-wave Doorbell – Version 2
Some time ago I wrote about my Z-wave doorbell project using a Z-Wave.me iTemp device and my existing doorbell chime and push button, see that
Z-wave Immersion Heater Project – Home Automation with Vera
I thought I’d write about my latest Z-wave Home Automation project, to be able to control the immersion hot water heater with Z-wave / Vera.
KodiRemote for Micasaverde Vera Home Automation – Part 2
In part one here I discussed the installation and setup for the newer project called KodiRemote for integrating Kodi Media Center and the Micasaverde Vera
KodiRemote for Micasaverde Vera Home Automation–Part1
I previously wrote about the excellent XBMCState add-ons for XBMC and Vera here, which enabled you to run scenes in Vera based upon XBMC’s current