I’m trying to create a Trigger that will dim all the lights that are currently ON. Anyone have any ideas how I can implement this? Home Automation is more than just wanting things to happen, sometimes it takes some work, to get it to work the way you expect. Â After all, computers are just really […]
Here’s a hint of what is coming shortly… Â An Indigo plugin to allow you to compare your Heating / Cooling vs. your Temperature set points. The graphing component requires the browser to be able to reach Google. Â I am currently using the Google Charts API to generate the chart… Â But all the data is stored […]
Folks, Update — The detailed  instructions, etc, are now available from Venstar Thermostat Monitor. I have just created a new plugin that will allow Venstar Insteon Thermostat users to monitor their daily usage of AC, Heating, and Fan usage…  This is a basic plugin designed to extend Indigo… When installed, the plugin is most noticeable […]
For years, I have considered purchasing a new thermostat, so that I could integrate it into the Home Automation, and control it, easily.. Â So I have kept my eye on a few different solutions, but just recently, we needed some furnace work, and I was able to justify purchasing a new Venstar T1800, when I […]
Overall, I love Indigo. But one thing that is very annoying and doesn’t seem to be built in, is the ability to poll all devices on a regular scheduled basis (ie: every 5 mins, 10 mins, etc.) of the status of my devices. This mainly causes a problem when accessing my system via my iPhone. […]
There’s a new EyeTV 3.3.2 (build 6034) available but auto-update in EyeTV 3.3 (5851) won’t get it, so as mentioned here before, cut and paste this into your browser to get the update: eyetv://checkforupdates?build=6034 Here’s the change listing: “What’s new in EyeTV 3.3.2? 64-bit Components: EyeTV 3.3.2 contains several additional components that are running in […]
Has anyone seen my iPhone, or iPodTouch? They asked about going out and picking up some Applications, but I told them no…. Oh well…. If only Indigo, could help me keep track of them… Nah, it’ll never happen… Indigo doesn’t have GPS support… Does it? Anyone with a MobileMe account, and an iPhone, or iPodTouch […]
Folks, Have you actually seen the LampLinc Dual Band Dimmer (2457D2) yet? If not, take a look at it… As with the rest of the Dual Band products, its fast, it’s compact, but more importantly, the SmartHome web site’s images make it look huge! And you know what, it’s not their fault. It’s significantly smaller […]