How to Upgrade OpenHab to the New Version: OpenHab 2.4
openHAB 2.4 is out and about and it is packed with a ton of new features. Learn about the key highlights and upgrade to the new version today!
DIY Home Automation doesn't have to be complicated
Open Source
Using Open Source home automation platforms is not only better for security and privacy, but it is also the most flexible way to get your Smart Home up and running.
DIY Approach
The Smart Home Blog is for people that want to take a DIY approach to the automation process. Choosing the right gadgets from different manufacturers or even building them themselves.
Step by Step Tutorials
DIY Home Automation doesn’t have to be complicated. Most of the tutorials are written for beginners to intermediate users willing to spend the time to learn a new hobby.
Mission of
the Smart Home Blog
My name is David and I created the Smart Home Blog to help other people in the process of automating their homes using a DIY approach.
Here you will find step by step tutorials for beginner and intermediate users on everything related to Open Source Home Automation and Smart Home Products.
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4 Ways to Make your Smoke Detectors Smarter
We all know that having smoke detectors at home is a must, they are pretty much a standard safety feature. Having said that, the traditional smoke detectors have a flaw, they rely on an acustic alarm to create awarenes…but…What happens if there is nobody home? Here is where Smart Smoke Detectors come into the […]
openHAB Owntracks: Presence Detection Using GPS Location
Presence Detection can be challenging but combining different methods increases the accuracy significantly. Check this tutorial on how to use your GPS location to detect presence with openHAB and Owntracks.
3 Ways to Get openHAB Remote Access
Everything you need to know about how to get secure openHAB Remote Access. Don't overlook security in your Home Automation System!!
