Currently I’m using X10, Zigbee (Plugwise), X10 RF, Oregon and Visonic devices. I figured that I should one extra RF technology: Klik-aan-klik-uit. Just ordered KAKU remotes, switches, lamp & device modules at Eshop.nl. Let’s see how that works. The good thing: They’re incredible cheap and wireless. So no slow X10 … read more…
When my remotes (lights), TV and other devices stopped working I found that my HomeSeer was not accessible. It turned out that the operating system, Windows crashed. Fortunately my HomeSeer is running in a Virtual machine. So after re-installing Windows, Homseer was back up & running relatively fast. Here’s my … read more…
Don’t have enough time to manage your Homeseer system? Same here ;-) I found that a lot of time spend was to monitor and maintain the HomeSeer system. The first question is: what do you have to do? Are you overlooking something like the system running out of disk-space? I … read more…
It would be great to have centralized storage in my house. What to buy? Looking at features QNAP and Synology offer many features per $. For QNAP I have created a spreadsheet (Excel 2007) to help you making a choice (model, costs, capacity, etc). The spreadsheet has 2 tabs: Create … read more…
I have received my first Blu-Ray DVD’s. So where’s the Blu-Ray player? There isn’t. I don’t want ANOTHER device under my TV that plays ‘old world’ media. So I bought a Blu-Ray PC drive just to RIP DVD’s to MKV files. These can then be viewed through the Media Center. … read more…
My website has moved to a new domain name: domoticaworld.com! Wanted to get rid of the sub domain on my personal website. It had to be a domain name that reflects the contents of the website. Hope you like it, please leave a message on my guestbook.
read more...Today I received my Kiwi Wifi . This is an ODB2 interface that uses Wifi to talk to OBD2 applications. There’s a couple of iPhone apps that support the Kiwi Wifi. Now I have to find a way to link it to HomeSeer ;-) It’s all about integration and getting … read more…
UPDATE: there’s some new developments regarding car integration. Keep watching the main page for more news. Goal Ability to view real-time car data, position and if possible images ‘Update: Also working on Car-Tracking system now. HOW? Interface to the car Using an OBD2 interface Processing data in car Get CarPC … read more…
I have just tested the TouchBB application for the iPhone. The free version only allows you to use 2 forums and your messages will have a message “posted by TouchBB”. However, for € 0,79 you won’t have any of these restrictions. Go and buy it! For a forum to support … read more…
Goal What should I do to keep my HomeSeer system up & running? Why? One page that lists a lot of things that can make your life easier. HS Device Status – NEW! HS Connectivity Disk space DB Maintenance HS Device & Events HS Troubleshooting HS Naming HS Must haves … read more…
