Have you noticed that when you restart your openHAB server the value of your items gets lost? The reason is that by default, openHAB doesn't store any value, this means…
Today I want to talk about one of the most important features of a Home Automation Project, a wall dashboard. There are many ways you can interact with your Home…
Presence detection is the ability to detect who is home at any given time, this piece of information is crucial for every Home Automation System, it allows you to customize…
Are you trying to choose the best home automation platform for your needs? Then this page is for you. Today I want to compare three of the main platforms out…
Adding Voice Control to your Home Automation system is extremely easy with OpenHab and Alexa. At the SmartHomeBlog we have prepared the ultimate guide to get you up and running in minutes.
Are you new to Home Automation with OpenHab? Here is the best compilation of resources to get you up to speed in no time. Check it out.
Adding Voice Control to your Home Automation Project is a must. It is the most natural way to give commands to your Home Controller. A few years ago, voice control…
The OpenHab IFTTT Integration is probably the quickest thing that you can do for your Home Automation project to bring a huge benefit. Check it out, it only takes 10 minutes.
Sensors and Actuators are the bread and butter of Home Automation. Why? Becuase when you add them to the equation, you can automate behaviors based on a changing environment. Turning…
This post is part of a tutorial on building Low-Cost Home Automation Sensors. If you have landed on this page directly I suggest you check first Low-Cost DIY Home Automation…