Category: Lighting

Automating Z-Wave/Zigbee Home Basics

Govee T2 TV backlight

Elevate Your TV Experience with Govee Envisal Backlight T2

If you’re tired of the mundane TV experience and want to add a touch of magic to your entertainment setup, the Govee Envisal Backlight T2 might be the answer to your prayers. In this comprehensive review, we’ll explore the features, setup process, and how you can take your TV enjoyment to the next level with…
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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 Zen21-Zen24 Z-wave Smart Switch 3-way Installation

The Zooz Z-Wave Switches Zen21, Zen22, Zen23 and Zen24 wire in differently than other smart switches when it comes to 3-way circuits. To make smart switches more affordable, the Zooz switches allow you to use a normal mechanical switch as the remote switch, which can save USD $15 per circuit minimum. Zooz Zen21 on Amazon…
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Setting up Fibaro RGBW Micro Controller

Today we are going look at my outdoor holiday lighting configuration, which is centered around the Fibaro RGBW Micro Controller and TinKin IP67 RGBW LED strips. This is a Z-wave controller that will work with the Samsung SmartThings hub.

LIVE: 3-Way Smart Switch Questions and Answers

The most common question I get is “can I use a regular 3 way switch with a smart switch”. In this video, I answer this question as well as review some non-standard wiring configurations for 3-way switches. Also, at the end, I go over how to wire in a 4 way smart switch.

DIY 3 Way Switch Lutron Caseta Wireless Dimmer Install with No Neutral Wire or Traveller Wire

DIY installation of the Lutron Caseta In Wall Wireless Smart Switch Dimmer. This video will explain how to install, setup and configure the switch in a single and 3-way switch installation. At the end of the video I will connect both the smart switch and the pico remote into the Wink Hub 2 using the…
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Osram Lightify LED A19 Setup & Review with Wink Hub 2 and Amazon Echo

The @OSRAMAmericas #Lightify A19 Full Color LED Smart Light Bulb is an easy #DIY setup. The Osram Sylvania line is a solid alternative to the Philips Hue line of smart LED lighting. Whether you are looking to enhance your smart home or just add intelligent accent lighting, smart lighting is the way to go. With…
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