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Receive a text message when your doorbell rings

Continuing with the theme of setting up a smarter doorbell, let’s take a look at programming the ISY-994i to send a text message and/or email when the doorbell rings, so that we are aware of package deliveries or other visitors

Posted by Matt Chiste
August 17

Use wired ethernet instead of Wi-Fi when possible

LifeHacker, one of my personal favorite blogs, recently ran a poll on how many of their readers use a wired network in their house as opposed to wireless only. A surprising minority were exclusively wireless, with most people reporting at

Posted by Matt Chiste
July 24

Welcome to HomeAutomationGuru.com

Welcome!  This blog will be dedicated to all things related to Home Automation – and more than a few that are not completely related as well, including DIY home improvement projects. The content you will find in this blog is

Posted by Matt Chiste
May 30
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