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Home Automation – Stage 4 Automation
Routines, macros, master programs enable you to piece together repeatable events into one command…sort of like a playlist that always plays the songs in the same order. This is quite distinct from writing software code and using micro-computers such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi. This domain is more...

Automation Solutions for New Homes
Background This document outlines opportunities for home automation to help make the home a terrific living space that supports modern lifestyles. Home automation is an important consideration when building your dream home or a new property for investment. It is essential to make informed choices...

A guide to how to use Google Assistant
You always begin the conversation with: “Okay Google” or “Hey Google” (it doesn’t matter which one, you can say either)If “she” is listening, four lights will come on and you will know she is trying to understand what you are saying to her including waiting patiently for you to say something...

Home Automation – Stage 3 Interoperability
Making technology work for you also means it has to work with other technology. Using a single “eco-System” is a bit like having one universal remote control with everything linked to it. Access to all your devices via a phone app, voice assistant or web browser can be provided via a home...

Home Automation – Stage 2 Security
Passwords should not be written inside your diary or stored in a notes app on your phone. Instead, find a digital password vault application that encrypts your passwords and helps provide a layer of security. Whilst you’re at it, it is time to do all those software updates and ensure your...

Home Automation – Stage 1 Infrastructure
The most important base infrastructure for any automated home is to have an effective wi-fi system. With new devices about to compete for wi-fi bandwidth in the home, it is important to ensure the wi-fi service is effective and reliable. Modems provided by ISPs are notoriously cheap and cheerful,...

Why Automation?
What do you want technology to do for you? Automation means making technology work for you in ways that improve your lifestyle. Technology should serve you, not the other way around. Technology tends to be described by complex terms, acronyms and difficult to understand instructions. The...

Review: Google Nest x Yale digital deadlock
The Google Nest x Yale digital deadlock is not available in retail stores in Australia. However it can easily be purchased online via the usual sites and after delivery, exchange rates and import duties expect to pay around $500. Note that an important difference from the Yale Assure digital...

Digital Detox is a thing!
According to Ernst and Young's report "Digitalhome2019" , 43% of households are actively seeking time away from their smartphone” and the amount of time browsing is down 17%... If your goal is less frustration and more digital down-time, SolutionsUnDone can...
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