This is a follow up for my guide on how to control cheap wireless power outlets using a raspberry pi. This is part 1 of a 3 part series on controlling the wireless power outlets using your voice. Part 2 is on Google Home and part 3 covers the Amazon Echo.
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Setup Homebridge to Start on Bootup
I’ve recently been playing with Homebridge on my Raspberry Pi. I’ve setup my Harmony Hub and my wireless power outlets to be controlled by Siri on my iPhone. Overall it has been pretty simple to setup but I did run into an issue trying to get Homebridge to start on bootup. Homebridge suggest 3 different methods. Read More
Fitbit Charge 2 Review
My first experience with a fitness tracker was back in 2011 when I purchased the Jawbone Up band. Unfortunately it had some technical issues and I was able to return it. Besides the issues, I enjoyed it even though it lacked features such as bluetooth syncing and a display. Fast forward 5 years, I finally decided to try another fitness tracker.
I have several friends/family that own Fitbit’s. They seem to be the leading the social side of fitness trackers. I liked the features/design of the Fitbit Charge HR, but I was holding out for a larger screen and text notifications. About 3 weeks ago Fitbit released the Fitbit Charge 2. It has most of the features I was looking for. Read More
Weather Extension FAQ
Thanks for installing Weather Extension! Here are some of the frequently asked questions I get for my Weather(Chrome | Firefox | Opera) extension. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions.
- How to set your location?
- How to set temperature to Celsius?
- How to see weather radar?
- How to change languages?