Category Archives: Devices

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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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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Wi-Fi Chook Shed Light

Posted on 26/05/2024 by AlanM52

Been meaning to do this for a while and because of Rosie’s weird going-to-bed behavior of late we moved it to the top of the job list. For some reason instead of going up the ramp to the roost she’s … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi Chicken Door – Part 2

Posted on 09/10/2023 by AlanM52

Before reporting on the Smart Valve here’s the revised balcony setup. This is the desk return, to the left is the main desk with Lenovo AIO desktop with Canon printer plus other stuff. Made another higher stand to accommodate the … Continue reading →

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Amazon Echo Show 8 – Part 2

Posted on 02/10/2023 by AlanM52

Amazon Echo Show 8 – Part 2 I already had Amazon Prime Video on my Samsung J7 Pro phone. To continue this initial setup I now have another Amazon apps installed, Alexa and Amazon Photos – Crikey. The Echo Show … Continue reading →

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Amazon Echo Show 8 – Part 1

Posted on 02/10/2023 by AlanM52

Amazon Echo Show 8 – Part 1 Delivery from Telstra this morning that I purchased with 50,000 points plus $50 – happy with that.

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