Reading Time: 5 minutesElsewhere in this blog (see posts here, here, here, and here) I presented a general overview of smart lighting systems. I also touched upon their usefulness and effectiveness when considering automations. In this post I list the steps that one Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutes NFC technology The Near Field Communication (NFC) technology allows us to wirelessly transfer data between two devices that are less than 4 cm apart. Our phone has an electronic reader which reads the data stored on NFC tags. We Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesContinued from post here. The following issues must be also considered when setting up a smart lighting system: wireless protocol brand compatibility battery duration of accessories malfunction and customer support compatibility with smart home platforms and price. Wireless Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe movie The dramatic movie The Seventh Seal was released in 1957. It was directed by Ingmar Bergman. The cast includes Max von Sydow, who has until recently participated in many blockbuster movies, Gunnar Björnstrand and Bengt Ekerot. The Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesContinued from here Turning lights on/off We have installed and named all lights/ accessories and allocated them to the available rooms. Now we must turn them on and off and adjust their color and brightness to fit our mood and/or Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesContinued from post here For all smart light brands, the brightness and color of installed lights as well the behavior of accessories (e.g., motion sensors, remotes) are controlled with an app. Generally all apps are user friendly and guide Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe movie The adventure, crime movie The Sting directed by George Roy Hill, was released in 1973. It has a top-of-the-line cast: Paul Newman and Robert Redford are supported by Robert Shaw, Charles Durning and Eileen Brennan. It is a Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesI happened to meet Brando once, around spring or summer 1973 … This was on Catalina Island (a large private island, off southern California). I was working alone on an isolated rocky shore, setting up food web experiments, and had Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesContinued from post here Installation For all brands, the installation of smart bulbs, strips, plugs, switches, and sensors is done through the brand’s app. Albeit not perfect, all apps are constantly improved and make the process simple. In addition, Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesSmart home and smart home cinema are very creative hobbies. Smart devices and the platforms in which they are embedded allow us to set automations that make our everyday life easier. We save time, money, and energy, protect the environment, Read more