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Inovelli LZW31 Smart Dimmer Review

Inovelli Red Series Dimmer Inovelli Black Series Dimmer Overall Rating  The Inovelli LZW31 comes in two flavors, red and black. The Black Series dimmer is the utilitarian little brother of the Red Series dimmer. It’s nice that they decided to provide a basic version (that’s still very capable) for those customers that don’t want or…
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Is Hubitat Elevation a Good Wink Hub 2 Alternative?

Update April 2020 – Wink employees have been active again on their Facebook and Twitter pages. I see that people are getting support. Wink also announced a mandatory firmware upgrade, which is encouraging. Unfortunately there’s not much other news available. Wink has been silent. Very silent. According to one article, they already have. So if…
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Inovelli LZW30 Smart On/Off Switch Review

Inovelli Red Series Switch Inovelli Black Series Switch Overall Rating  The Inovelli LZW30 on/off switch comes in two flavors, red and black. The Black Series switch is the utilitarian little brother of the Red Series switch. It’s nice that they decided to provide a basic version (that’s still very capable) for those customers that don’t want or…
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sylvania zigbee recessed lights

Sylvania Lightify LED Recessed Lighting Kit Sylvania SMART+ RT5/6 RGBW Zigbee Bulbs

Overall Rating  These are one of the favorite lights in my home. The family loves them. It’s not just about the color, it’s how clear the light  and vibrant the lights are. I know everyone has heard that Osram intends to stop the production and support of their cloud service. But never fear. These are…
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zooz zen26 and zen27 z-wave smart switch review

Zooz Zen26 Switch & Zen27 Dimmer Review

Zooz Zen26 on/off Switch  Zooz Zen27 Dimmer Switch Overall Rating  The Zooz Zen26 and Zen27 are two reliable Z-Wave Plus S2 switches. The Zen26 is a scene capable on/off switch, and the Zen27 is a scene capable dimmer. Being scene switches, they both support double-tap and multi-tap functions. The offer most of the capabilities you’d expect from…
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Pair the Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt with Hubitat Elevation

  Pairing the Schlage Z-Wave Connect Deadbolt with Hubitat Elevation Smart Home Hub can be a difficult task. This video was made before Hubitat pulled the lock from their supported device list. If you are having trouble, this video will help. It provides full instructions for factory reset, Z-Wave Exclusion & Inclusion, solving common problems…
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aeotec range extender

Aeotec Z-Wave Range Extender 6 & 7 with Beaming Technology

Aeotec Range Extender 6 Aeotec Range Extender 7 Overall Rating  A strong mesh network is the backbone of Z-Wave Plus home automation. While it’s true that under normal circumstances you should not need a range extender/repeater, most normal humans probably do. This is a religious war, especially for those who would say you don’t. My…
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connecting ecobee with hubitat

How To Connect Ecobee to Hubitat Elevation Smart Home Hub

The ecobee thermostat is a crowd favorite amongst smart home enthusiasts. And let’s face it, having a smart thermostat linked to your smart home can create many different cool automations. Even though the ecobee is controlled through the cloud, the locally controlled Hubitat Elevation can still play nicely. The integration allows you to use your…
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ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control

Ecobee SmartThermostat Voice Control ecobee4 Smart Thermostat REDESIGNED AND REENGINEERED: With a crisp glass finish, vivid touch display, powerful quad-core processor, dual-band Wi-Fi, and far-field voice, it’s a smart thermostat like no other.

DIY Install Watts Hot Water Recirculation Pump

The Watts Premier 500800 hot water recirculation pump is a device that helps ensure that you always have hot water at your faucets. It’s an ingenious gadget that serves you well for both in home comfort and a reduced water bill. I know that I get pretty tired of waiting for hot water whenever I’m…
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