Category Archives: Smart Home

Zigbee 4 Channel Smart Switch

Posted on 21/03/2026 by AlanM52

Zigbee Smart Switch Module, 10A 12V 24V 4CH Relay Interlock Inching Self-Locking Compatible with Alexa, Alice, And Google, 4 Channel AC/DC 7-32V Zigbee Module

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Wi-Fi Smart Valve

Posted on 20/03/2026 by AlanM52

This is one of my favorite devices that I have used in many projects. Motorized Smart Valve Actuator (Valve Sold Separately) Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Electric Water Shutoff Controller Robot Automatically, Tuya Smart & Smart Life App Control, Work with Alexa, … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi Bird Feeder repairs

Posted on 11/02/2026 by AlanM52

Cockatoos – Very smart and their beaks are like surgical instruments and… can switch modes between dexterous and turbo power.

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Fan cat scarer

Posted on 27/10/2024 by AlanM52

This is a quick temporary solution to deter prowling cats. The actual Cat Scarer is back in the workshop waiting for a smaller motor to be delivered because the present motor is from a hand vac cleaner is a over … Continue reading →

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Alexa Eyedrops Reminder

Posted on 25/10/2024 by AlanM52

The reminders use eight Routines with the following schedule: 9am double drop 11am single drop 1pm double drop 3pm single drop 5pm double drop 7pm single drop 9pm double drop 11pm single drop     I mentioned in my last … Continue reading →

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Google TV Streamer

Posted on 20/10/2024 by AlanM52

Arrived yesterday and with no further delay this afternoon unpacked and  hooked up with the OTG cable and 4-port hub plus mouse and keyboard. The streamer includes a smart hub (Google Home) and while I was setting up the apps … Continue reading →

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Amazon Alexa Users Group

Posted on 13/10/2024 by AlanM52

I just joined the Amazon Alexa Users Group and this is my first introductory post- I am new here and thanks for opening the forum door :-) I am a retired tech guy from Melbourne Australia and like most people … Continue reading →

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OTG cable for Google TV Streamer

Posted on 23/09/2024 by AlanM52

              This will allow connecting a 4 port hub to the Google TV Streamer for external storage, keyboard/mouse (for setup) and mini keyboard dongle etc.  

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Google TV Streamer

Posted on 17/09/2024 by AlanM52

I have been using Amazon hardware for a while now; Firesticks, Echo Show and lately the Cube. The Amazon devices are great for streaming and even doing the home automation thing with Alexa but.. Google prevents the Fire Cube accessing PlayStore! … Continue reading →

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USB LED Bulbs

Posted on 05/06/2024 by AlanM52

For various projects including a night light in the chook shed. The chook shed LED bulb is remotely controlled with a TP-Link Tapo P100 Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug.

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