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== Links ==
== Links ==
* Apr 2023 [https://www.theverge.com/23641940/home-assistant-skyconnect-thread-matter-zigbee-smart-home The Home Assistant SkyConnect]
* Apr 2023 [https://www.theverge.com/23641940/home-assistant-skyconnect-thread-matter-zigbee-smart-home The Home Assistant SkyConnect] The Verge
* Sept 2022: [https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/14/23353776/android-and-ios-matter-smart-home-compatibility Coming this fall (Matter)]
* Jan 2023 [[https://www.theverge.com/22832127/matter-smart-home-products-thread-wifi-explainer Matter tutorial] The Verge
* May 2022: [https://www.theverge.com/23065031/matter-google-nest-smart-home-michele-turner-interview The Verge: Google on Matter]
* Sept 2022: [https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/14/23353776/android-and-ios-matter-smart-home-compatibility Coming this fall (Matter)] The Verge
* May 2022: [https://www.theverge.com/23065031/matter-google-nest-smart-home-michele-turner-interview The Verge: Google on Matter] The Verge
* Apr 2022: [https://news.google.com/articles/CAIiEDOQjoUbR1LU65kmwlFx4CcqGAgEKg8IACoHCAow-KLyCTDo8XIwua_pBQ?r=12&oc=em&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en Wired Mag]
* Apr 2022: [https://news.google.com/articles/CAIiEDOQjoUbR1LU65kmwlFx4CcqGAgEKg8IACoHCAow-KLyCTDo8XIwua_pBQ?r=12&oc=em&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en Wired Mag]
* Mar 2022: [https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/24/22994597/matter-delay-nanoleaf-essentials-eve-wemo The Verge]
* Mar 2022: [https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/24/22994597/matter-delay-nanoleaf-essentials-eve-wemo The Verge] The Verge
* Mar 2022: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/17/22982166/matter-smart-home-standard-postponed-fall-2022
* Mar 2022: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/17/22982166/matter-smart-home-standard-postponed-fall-2022 The Verge
* Copied from Wikipedia? (possible delete needed): [[User:Pat_Palmer/sandbox/todo_list/Home_automation]]
* Copied from Wikipedia? (possible delete needed): [[User:Pat_Palmer/sandbox/todo_list/Home_automation]] The Verge
* From WP on 3/15/2021: [[User:Pat Palmer/sandbox/Home automation]]
* From WP on 3/15/2021: [[User:Pat Palmer/sandbox/Home automation]]
* <span class="newtab">[https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/19/22444571/google-interconnected-matter-smart-home-standard-android-nest-details-io-2021 The Verge:Matter standard details 2021]</span>
* <span class="newtab">[https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/19/22444571/google-interconnected-matter-smart-home-standard-android-nest-details-io-2021 The Verge:Matter standard details 2021]</span>

Revision as of 15:46, 8 April 2023

Home automation refers to a hodge-podge of topics involving use of technology to automate things in the home.

lighting history

  • incandescent --> flourescent --> halogen --> compact flourescent --> LED
  • Kelvin rating; disposal; cost; lifetime; manufacturing resources; industry
  • motion sensors

history

remotes: the earliest vestige

  • TV
  • DVR
  • "cable"
  • garage door openers
  • air filters
  • timers on ovens or cookers or coffee makes (either to turn off, or start, cooking)
  • motion sensors
  • TIMERS: mechanical --> digital --> smart

do it yourself via home-made controllers

the new Matter standard

creating combining and extensibility

  • IFTTT
  • routines (Google)
  • Alexa "Skills"

Older stuff

  • timers (mechanical)
  • timers (digital, with battery backup, but not really smart)
  • light switch on closet hall door

remote controls

  • air filters
  • garage door openers
  • TV's etc
  • DVR's

smart appliances

  • fridges
  • lawn watering systems

What we have

  • wifi
  • wireless doorbell (back door)
  • wildlife camera
  • Nest cams (3, two types)
  • smart lights (Hue)
  • Chromecast (streaming wifi device)
  • whole-house energy monitor (Sense)
  • smart plugs (Kasa) - dehumidifier, fan, lights, camera - indoor AND outdoor
  • Kill-A-Watt usage energy measurement device
  • smart switch (Kasa) on the wall
  • robotic vacuum cleaner (iRobot Roomba i7+)
  • smart smoke alarms (Google) in hallway and basement
  • smart thermostat (Nest Learning Thermostat) with extra room sensors
  • smart clock (Echo clocks in LR, dining rm, bedroom, backroom)
  • smart speakers
    • Google mini (small, round)
    • Google Hub Gen2 (bedrooms, LR corner)
    • Google Hub (dining room)
    • Amazon Echo (with clock) in bath, bedroom, backroom
    • Amazon Echo Spot (clock) in LR
    • Amazon Alexa (big) in dining room
    • Amazon Echo (smaller) in LR corner

Had in the past:

  • Amazon Echo Glow

Amazon categories

  • lighting
  • smart entry
  • security cameras and systems
  • plugs and outlets
  • new smart devices (?)
  • climate control
  • detectors and sensors
  • home entertainment
  • pet
  • voice assistants and hubs (aka "smart speakers")
  • kitchen
  • vacuums and mops
  • lawn and garden
  • wiki and networking
  • other solutions (?)

Appliances with built-in automation

  • Oven
  • Coffee maker
  • Slow cooker
  • Motion-sensor lights (by door, corner or house)

Companies

  • Philips Hue
  • TP-Link Kasa
  • (Wemo)
  • Amazon
  • Google
  • Nest
  • Sense


Related articles

Gallery

Links

Sub topics

  • lighting
  • cameras
  • TV's
  • thermostats
  • blinds
  • hot water heaters

Always On wattages

Some wattages (re: phantom or always-ON energy)

  • Desktop computer: 21.13W
  • Laptop computer: 15.77W
  • Laser fax/printer: 6.42W
  • Subwoofer: 10.7W
  • Cable modem: 3.85W
  • Digital cable/DVR set-top box: 43.46W
  • DVD or Blu-Ray players 10.58 W
  • Video game console: 23.34W
  • Garage door opener: 4.48W
  • Microwave: 3.08W