When people ask me about my Smart Home, they often expect something high-tech. Instead, they find an ordinary house that just happens to be observable, controllable, and a little more convenient. The trick? A hidden layer that I can build, break, and rebuild however I want. What’s the smart home I don’t really like the term “Smart Home”. I’m not sure the official definition even exists, but most of the ones I’ve found mention “remote control”, “internet connection”, and ...| Szymon Krajewski
In my home, I have a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery powered by Stiebel Eltron V-400. Basically, it’s a large fan with air inflows and outflows ducts. Besides some built-in automation, it’s a pretty dumb device. Without a dedicated gateway (which costs extra money), I can only control it or see its current parameters on the controller, either on the unit or in the hall. I thought it would be nice to collect some data from this device, both for some kind of analysis and ou...| Szymon Krajewski
An old Kindle, once jailbroken and running KUAL, can be repurposed as a dashboard for just about anything. I’ve actually done this before - though right now,...| 4DCu.be
Monitoring the air quality in spaces where you spend a lot of time can be a game-changer for your well-being and productivity. However, the air quality monitor built-in a...| 4DCu.be
Effective insulation is key in modern homes, offering comfort and energy efficiency. However, it often comes with a need for better ventilation to maintain a healthy air quality. In this...| 4DCu.be