Cast a Scary Hue 2016
We’re using the Philips Hue again this year to change the hallway in front of the Architechnologist‘s office for a Halloween surprise.
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Tag: lighting
Even Smarter Lighting From Philips Hue
New products give the Philips Hue system even more IoT functionality: a Motion Sensor and the SceneSwitch bulb is programmed with three color settings.
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Get Smart: More Home-Hacking for the Handily-Impaired
I am not a “handyman.” I am not “good with tools.” In fact, I’m not even the “kind of guy” who can do “simple home improvements” without “causing moderate bodily harm to himself and others.” Still, I’ve installed smart devices in my house, and you can too!
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Philips Hue Makes Household Lighting Dimmable
The Philips Hue wireless dimming kit is the lightbulb moment that will spark the natural progression into the modern, connected home. Not only does the kit show how simple it is to have clever products in your home, but like all Philips Hue products it is entirely future-proof.
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Nanoleaf Reinvents the LED Bulb
Nanoleaf created an LED lightbulb two times more efficient than those made by larger competitors. Not a small feat when those competitors have been making light bulbs for over a century. Not content with just building a better bulb, they’ve continued to innovate by creating a dimmable bulb that doesn’t need a dimmer switch, a wirelessly connected bulb, and low-power spotlights.
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Review: Une Bobine Rigid Adapter
Hey, the Une Bobine is on sale! What’s an Une Bobine? Good question.
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Switchmate for the Super Simple Internet of Things
Switchmate is a smart lighting solution that snaps magnetically onto a standard light switch, allowing the switch to be flipped remotely via smart device.
Continue ReadingGet Your House GeekDad-Ready for Halloween 2013!
Halloween 2012 may be behind us, but I’m already jotting down ideas for next year. You see, a buddy of mine (who’s name will not be mentioned) has thrown down the gauntlet. He poked a little fun at my yard …
Continue ReadingEmergency Lighting from Mr. Beams
Right now, the power panel for my home is in the basement workshop. The very dark, no-windows workshop. When we lose power, I inevitably have to go hunting for a flashlight just to find my way through my… let’s say, …
Continue ReadingNight Lights At The Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Awesome lighting displays aren’t just for Christmas any more. Steve French with Volt Vision has teamed up with SitlerHQ to create an awesome interactive lighting display at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens. The goal is to enhance the natural beauty of …
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