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…
MQTT is the bread and butter of the Open Source IoT world and on this tutorial, you will learn everything you need to know about MQTT and how to integrate…
You will need the OpenHab Cloud Connector for some of the tutorials that I am planning to publish over the next few weeks, like the integration with Alexa or IFTTT.…
I was going to take a week off for Christmas but then I thought that that the announcement from my favorite Home Automation platform was worth shFaring. OpenHab 2.2 has arrived! …
Did you know that your latest gadget could be part of an army that is taking down big sites on the Internet? It sounds crazy but it might as well…
Winter is coming! For those of us that don't live in a warm place, winter translates into more than usual indoor time. Are you bored? Winter is the perfect…
In this post, I will explain to you how to install and configure the OpenHab MiLight Binding. After going through the tutorial you will be able to control your MiLight…
The utility bill is killing you this winter? Home Automation is here to the rescue. Use this 8 simple tips to save energy and save some money at home.
Before we start our Smart Home Project, let´s understand the basic components of a Smart Home. I promise to keep it short so we can start building right away. Regardless…
A few years ago, Home Automation was only seen in movies, and mostly, when a new generation of robots decided to take over the world and turn dishwashers against humans.…