I have tested new features in the Prowl app on the iPhone. It can now launch custom URLs based on the Prowl Application name. Interesting. If HomeSeer sends application name “doorbell” the app can launch a URL that shows me the last doorbell press image.. Challenge: You … read more…
This page does not show live home data anymore. Why? Because it takes time to keep the integrations alive and the data flowing. Right now I don’t have that time. :-)
read more...My name is DJ and I’m a home automation addict ;-) For the past 25 years I have been working for a large American company as a Collaboration specialist selling voice, video and online meetings in several roles. Now I’m about to start a new endeavour with my own … read more…
During Christmas I realized that I never documented the automation of the Central ventilation system in our home. The new page shows how it has been integrated in HomeSeer. No more switches in the Kitchen! The system will also automatically switch on when the bathroom humidity is > 65%. More … read more…
How to use HomeSeer to control your centralized ventilation? I have a switch that allows me to control the ventilation from the Kitchen. When do I want to switch ventilation? In the Bathroom! TODO: add pictures of the Xanura inside the ventilation system Problem Switching ventilation can only be done … read more…
Just received my new home Server. The current (old) server is running 24/7, consuming 180W. The new server consumes 24W. Calculating the business case for this new ‘server’ was pretty easy. There is that moment where you suddenly realize that this is an investment that’s going to earn itself. So … read more…
On November 17-18th the SmartHomes event will start in the Evoluon (Eindhoven). This is a great event to see what’s going on in the Home Automation world. Even though it’s primarily focused at Health care it’s probably the best way to network with your Home Automation peers from domoticaforum.eu. You … read more…
STATUS: project dead. Because of the fact that you have to run iTunes or WMP on your HomeSeer server I stopped this project. Currently I use the iRemote on my iPad to control iTunes directly. The only annoying thing is that you can’t see Album artwork for music that’s stored … read more…
This script will provide a basic integration between HomeSeer and SNMP capable devices. (RFC-1157) What does it do? Poll an SNMP capable device to retrieve system info NOTE: this first release (by default) checks disk status on a QNAP NAS. You can easily modify the script to pick up SNMP … read more…
After talking about buying a NAS for almost 32 years I have finally ordered one. Which model? The QNAP 219P. Why this model? 2-drive to keep the cost low. I’ll use it with non-redundant drives to get the max capacity of 2×1.5TB. Here’s an excel spreadsheet to compare features and … read more…
