Category: Getting Started

It was almost six years since this article. Is planning a smart home still a daunting task? 6 years back, there were only less choices available. Fast forward six years later, … Continue reading 5 Things to consider for smart home in Singapore (2018 Edition)

I’ve always gotten enquires like “what can be used as CCTV for home automation”. As far as I know, Vera or Fibaro Home Center 2 does not integrate with the … Continue reading Integrating Foscam IP Camera to Your Vera

This post is a follow up from my previous post on electrical wiring guide. Seems like even with the guide and the wiring digram from Fibaro, some electricians were still … Continue reading Electrical Wiring Guide for Z-Wave Switches – Fibaro Edition

I’ve recently guided an electrician on the wiring required for Z-Wave wall switch. Before successfully installing the Z-Wave switch, he actually used a neutral wire from some other part of … Continue reading Electrical Wiring Guide for Z-Wave Switches

“I’m automating 5 lights, I currently have some 2-3 gangs switches. How many Z-Wave Wall switches do I need to purchase?” I realised I’ve been answering this kind question a … Continue reading Planning for your Z-Wave light switches

Siri, Raspberry Pi and Z-Wave In my previous post, I’ve introduced consumer product, Voice Pod: a voice control device which you can place anywhere in your home to compliment your … Continue reading Siri + Raspberry Pi + Z-Wave, your DIY Voice Pod

I’ve received a request to list down the items I bought for my home automation project. Just realised that I’ve been raving on all other things except this very important … Continue reading List of devices for my home automation project

First of all, I’d like to wish everyone a Happy 2013. Apologies for the lack of topics for the past two weeks as I’ve gone for a holiday and now I … Continue reading 3 Options for Automating your TV Console/Home Entertainment

From my previous post, if you have decided that you’d like to engage a professional or DIY  a home automation system based on a wireless protocol, you may consider Z-Wave. … Continue reading Guide to Z-Wave based home automation in Singapore

Planning and researching for home automation is a daunting task. Especially in Singapore where the market is almost non-existence with the exception of a few players who charge an arm … Continue reading First 5 things to consider for home automation in Singapore