This article delves into the fundamentals of dry contacts, their differences from wet contacts, their applications, precautions to consider, and the benefits they bring to various systems.
ZHA vs. Zigbee2MQTT: The Best Zigbee Integration for Home Assistant?
Looking to integrate Zigbee devices into Home Assistant? The two most popular options are ZHA (Zigbee Home Automation) and Zigbee2MQTT (Z2M). This guide compares their features, compatibility, pros...
Home AUTOMATION – 10 Ways to Control Your Smart Home
When you’re at home, you may expect a lazy and easy lifestyle that the bedroom light on the second floor can be turned off while you sitting on the sofa on the first floor. When you’re not home, a ...
Home Automation and Energy Saving
The installation of home automation devices in your home is the simplest and most innovative solution to save energy and reduce the cost of electricity and heating bills. In an era where technology...
Two Different Types of Wall Switches: Neutral Wire Switch and Single Live Wire Switch
Before diving into smart wall switches, let’s first understand the two main categories of traditional wall switches. This knowledge will influence your selection of smart wall switches and pre...
Smart Switches & Neutral Wires Explained: Do You REALLY Need One?
Some smart switches require a neutral wire for proper operation, a crucial component in the electrical wiring of homes and buildings. Without a neutral wire, your smart switch options might be limi...
Smart Home Protocols Explained: Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter & More
Smart home protocols are the backbone of the interconnected devices and systems that make up a smart home. These protocols allow different devices and systems to communicate with each other and w...
Zigbee and Z-Wave are two kinds of wireless protocol standards that smart devices talk with one another. Simply put, they have similar role the same as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Although they’re similar,...
A Beginner’s Guide to Whole-House Smart Lighting
This guide aims to simplify the process of implementing whole-house smart lighting by providing three primary sections: renovation solutions for existing homes, preparatory steps for pre-constructi...
How to Design a Smart Lighting System
Designing a smart lighting system involves strategic planning. The steps include: Print a floor plan of your home, Mark light fixture locations, Determine switch placements, Make a purchase list an...
Dry Contact Switches vs. Wet Contact Switches: Choosing the Right One
This article delves into the fundamentals of dry contacts, their differences from wet contacts, their applications, precautions to consider, and the benefits they bring to various systems.