Using IKEA TRADFRI dimmers in NodeRED
Use IKEA TRADFRI dimmer to dim any NodeRED compatibile light, not just IKEA lightbulbs!
Slow Internet Warning
From time to time my Internet grinds to a stop. Since Raspberry Pi 4 comes with a 1Gbps Ethernet, I decided to take advantage of it and create a reporting system in NodeRED that will monitor and report when the ISP is not keeping the contractual agreements. Works with Alexa, Google Home, Android and Windows 10.
Zigbee: Hub vs Zigbee2MQTT
What's better for home automation - Zigbee USB with Zigbee2MQTT or a consumer grade Zigbee enabled hub like MiHome?
Exciting changes in NodeRED 1.1.0
Exciting changes in NodeRED 1.1.0 - you can update your installation now and explore new features yourself.
IFTTT Pro Alternative: Alexa ed.
Bypass IFTTT Pro restrictions for Alexa voice actions with this IFTTT Pro Alternative
A comprehensive guide to Grafana & InfluxDB
How to use Grafana and InfluxDB on Raspberry Pi for IoT sensors in home automation
Two-Factor Authentication in NodeRED
A way to introduce 2 form authentication in your personal automation setups.
IKEA TRADFRI Wireless dimmer in NodeRED
Thanks to NodeRED you can use IKEA TRADFRI Wireless Dimmer to interact with everything
Serving credentials with NodeRED
Storing security credentials on your own server
Alexa is my washing ready?
How to turn "dump" washing machine into smart one and get Alexa washing machine notifications (Google Home and Android too)