Recent content by jdk972003

You know this is ridiculous...new computer, reinstall everything.  Great.  Couple months later...oops need HAI PCA.  Hmmmm???   I bought Dealer PC Access years ago, but now no longer have a computer with a CD drive.  No problem, just download a copy right?  Got the serial number and all ....  ...

On all my secondary BR TVs I do use streaming boxes.  No use paying for boxes for TV's that get used rarely.   Guests like the streaming more anyhow

You know I always hated how TV's were not as automated and had all the extra crap you never use.  They should be giant monitors. Well Vizio finally agrees and is going for the win.  This shouldmake automation easier as well.  ...

Have you thought about using some of the zigbee or zwave smart vents?  There are several users out there claiming its completely balanced their house temperatures.  The ones I saw were using them with Smarthings.  a developer ther has an app that ties them into the thermostats and room temp...

Just in case you guys do not know it.....   If your building nay kind of Alexa environment in your home, this should be very useful as well .  I use it as a replacement for Siri on my phone.   https://alexaweb.herokuapp.com/static/welcome.html?next=%2F

Ano,   Your not missing anything.  Smaller device with audio out.   But it does it at less than half the price.  My guess is they had a waiting market, everyone with a Sonos system.   The real question will be the quality of the analog streams on the output.   I bought two as well.  No tap...

Dean,   You should create a channel and start using Youtube for videos.  Much easier for people to watch and for all your videos to be in one place for users/sales. Downloading a file to watch is sooooo yesterday  :P

this opens ALL kinds of doors at a much better price.   It has AUDIO out!!!!!   Introducing Echo Dot   Echo Dot uses the same far-field voice recognition as Echo and is a convenient addition to any room of the house. Directly connect Echo Dot to speakers with an audio cable or via Bluetooth, and...

That is what I thought.   Just to make sure I am understanding this correctly, the current wiring is illegal (they have a white and black wired together as traveler).   If I was to continue to allow incorrect colored wiring, I could re-purpose wires to to achieve the same goal, but still illegal...

First , thanks for your time and brain power on this. I think I just needed a fresh set of eyes to get the answer.         Ok that starts to make sense, but leads to the next question, how do I wire it to the zwave switches?    (I think I know but playing dumb so I get a clear answer without my...

Done plenty of three ways before but this one is stumping me.  I am at a bit of a loss, how to wire a Z-wave switch (and auxiliary) to replace the current 3 way. I have a hallway with two sets of recessed lights (one for art, one for general lighting). We want to automate one set (Circuit 2)...

So Dean...   Have you looked into/asked Amazon what it would take to be an integrated partner vs the "skill" approach?  Just curious.

I know Dean but...this sounds so stupid but is a huge deal....   My wife and I like saying "Alexa...turn on the Desk light." Adding any additional phrasing in between, such as ...tell house... or anything else breaks the natural fluidity of voice control.  the reason she like sit (and I agree)...

You know I have been testing the Smartthings Hub this week due to its Echo integration.   I REALLY wish Smartthings had waited to release their second hub, their new app is literally like trying to find your way through a maze.  They wanted unique terminology to separate themselves from the...

Same issue I have with other wifi switches and plugs.  I would have like 100 by the time I finished the house.  That would be a LOT of wifi devices to manage on the DHCP.   Sometimes there are reasons not to piggy back all communications within the same channel.     I do like the idea of IP...