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  1. V

    Router lan wifi hardware

    Hello, I have a question about routers, lan, wifi and devices. If I want to add some devices to my home network using wifi but restrict them can that be done? I dont want the devices to be able to send data or contact anywhere except the local network. I dont want them to be able to change...
  2. S

    Home Automation

    Hi all, I am evaluating Laxone home automation server for our detached property. We prefer connecting remotely through VPN than using a 3rd party cloud. The other alternative is leveraging Thread and Matter (due mid this year) compliant services / products over wifi. Our current set up is -...
  3. carefulcomputer

    AWSWrt-merlin API or MQTT subscriber

    Apologies if this is wrong forum. This is my first post. For my home automation, I am looking to send commands to my router from my home automation server (to enable/disable guest network on demand, or to open/close ports on demand). When searching forums, all I could find was MQTT publish...
  4. truglodite

    Homeassistant SSH stops working with 384.18

    Lots of folks including myself are using the ssl deamon ssh server on our routers to track wifi connections of our phones (this is used for home automations). Nothing new there, and Homeassistant has a nice asuswrt component that in the past has worked reliably. However, with the latest merlin...
  5. K

    Possible solution to AiMesh wired backhaul network instability

    I have an AC5300 and 3x AC86U (only two plugged in atm because 3 was unstable, but going to try 3 again shortly with this new possible fix). I have about 50 bulbs and other home automation/security devices on 2.4Ghz band. These will somewhat randomly drop on/off wifi - sometimes everything...
    • Krusty
    • Thread
    • aimesh dropping home automation homekit rt--ac86u rt-ac5300 unstable
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: ASUSWRT - Official
  6. thiggins

    Samsung Moves Into Crowded Mesh Wi-Fi Market

    Samsung officially announced its Connect Home system that was previewed at the end of March. It is a multi-node Wi-Fi system with built-in SmartThings hub. This makes it the first mesh Wi-Fi system to include a smart home hub with both ZigBee and Z-Wave radios. Connect Home has a 2x2 AC1300...
  7. J

    Smart window automation system that saves energy savings and increases security

    Hello everyone, I recently built a smart window automation device that saves energy by using outside air to heat and cool your home. The device also includes a full security system, and naturally filters indoor air. You can check it out on my website! The system works with Nest and...
  8. Julio Urquidi

    Lutron Products To Integrate With Amazon Alexa

    Lighting control company, Lutron, has announced its HomeWorks QS and RadioRA 2 lighting systems are now compatible with Amazon’s Alexa. The move makes voice control - via Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, or Amazon Fire TV - an additional option aside from using system keypads, Lutron’s Pico...
  9. Julio Urquidi

    Amazon Announces Pre-Order For Second-Gen Echo Dot

    Amazon announced the pre-order status for its latest version of the Echo Dot, a smaller version of the Echo smart speaker that uses Alexa commands to automate smart home devices. In multi-room homes, multiple Echo Dots can be spread out to better help pick up voice commands to turn on lights...
  10. Julio Urquidi

    D-Link In Development For New Apple HomeKit Friendly Wi-Fi Cameras

    D-Link announced it has a new smart home Wi-Fi camera in development that would be compatible with the new Apple Home app, as well as with Apple’s HomeKit smart home framework. Touting itself as “one of the latest brands to support Apple’s smart home framework,” D-Link specifically noted that...
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