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Siri Commands to Eventghost with the Apple Watch

• July 6, 2015
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  • Apple Watch
  • Siri

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•  apple, Apple Watch, autoremote, commands, control, Eventghost, iphone, siri, tasker, voice

The Apple watch is an amazing piece of hardware but out of the box with no modifications it and limited technology knowledge, it’s way overpriced. Most users use it as a notification device. Let’s talk about: The best parts about it: It’s semi waterproof (they don’t just want people to swim in chlorine and the sea ... Read More

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Talking Tablet Recipe

• October 12, 2014
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  • Recipe
  • Tasker

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•  android, autonotification, diy, ifttt, pushbullet, recipe, tablet, talking, tasker

Software or Services Used Tasker, AutoNotification, IFTTT Hardware Any > 4.0 Android Device Possible Uses Welcome home “Hello Rod” Tell you the weather Tell you what’s happening around you Notify you of any earthquakes There is motion in another room Warning This can get annoying for the people around you if this feature isn’t used ... Read More

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Recipe: Turn LED Strip Red Before an Appointment

• October 8, 2014
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  • AutoRemote
  • Recipe
  • Tasker
  • Zapier

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•  autoremote, google calendar, tasker, zapier

Software Used Zapier, AutoRemote, Tasker, Smart Remote(app) Hardware Required IR android device, LED Strips Steps Begin with creating a new Zapier task that has: Trigger: Google Calendar and Event Start Action: AutoRemote and New Message Under #4 Only trigger an event start from Google Calendar when:Time before: 45 minutes #5  Enter the text that you will create a new filter ... Read More

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Multiroom Audio Compared | Sonos Airfoil MultiRoom Amp

• October 2, 2014

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  • Audio

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•  airfoil, Airplay, audio, automation, bluetooth, control, control4, crestion, Kodi, moxivo, multiroom, russell sound, scenes, sonos, sound, speakers, tasker, xbmc

Introduction There are several ways to automate your music at home.  There are several purposes for this: You wake up in the morning and want the local radio station to play while you’re getting ready. You want weather news/radio while getting dressed. You want new spotify workout music play when you enter the gym at ... Read More

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Which Home Automation Platform Do I Start With?

• September 24, 2014
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  • Hubs

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•  api, automation, bluetooth, comparison, example, GET, hubs, insteon hub, POST, smartthings, tasker, technology, usb stick, vera lite, wink, zigbee, zwave

SmartThings VS Wink VS Vera VS Insteon VS Aeon USB Stick VS Tasker Below is a comparison of the current major players in the home automation world.  Since this is just getting competitive now the prices are still somewhat high.  Prices will drop with the more entrants into this game. ... Read More

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Top 10 Best Automation Apps for Android

• September 19, 2014
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•  Uncategorized

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•  apps, automation, autoremote, autovoice, best apps, motion, retune, tasker

Tasker needs no introduction. This is the best tool to automate your Android device and perhaps act as a home automation hub.   Even if you are planning on using an iOS home this can help you bridge the gap between devices and systems that aren’t Apple based. Read More ... Read More