Best Z-Wave Garage Door Opener for My Qolsys IQ Panel?
Hey everyone! I recently moved into a new home with a Qolsys IQ Panel 4 installed and I'm looking for some help. I need a garage door opener…
home automation
Who Should I Hire to Run Cables Through My Walls?
I'm looking to run fiber optic HDMI and USB cables through my wall to an upstairs bedroom, and I'm thinking about using a narrow PVC pipe for future…
Help me create a wireless indicator light for my partner
I'm working on a fun project where I want to set up a light or some kind of visual alert on my desk that my partner can use…
Help Needed: Installing a Shelly Mini Relay in a Switch Box
Hey folks! I'm new to working with electrical switch boxes and I'm trying to set up a Shelly Mini relay Gen 4 to automate one of my recessed…
Should I Use a Raspberry Pi 3B+ or Zero 2 W for My Solar Setup?
I'm upgrading my solar system with a Deye 8kW hybrid inverter and 51.2V LiFePO4 batteries. I want to run Solar Assistant but I'm not sure whether to use…
Is It Safe to Use Household Outlets for USB Device Power?
Hey folks! I'm working on setting up some automation sensors in my home, each requiring 5V at 2A. I'm considering running long USB cables through my attic, but…
Is it time to replace our Google Nest?
I've been facing some recurring issues with my Google Nest every six months since I bought it last summer. I'm curious if others have experienced similar problems with…
Advice Needed for My Off-Grid Critical Loads Panel Setup
Hey everyone! I'm diving into my first project for setting up a critical loads panel in a completely off-grid home, and I'd love to get your thoughts on…