Hibbert's Home Tech
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| The Stream Deck is not intended as a home automation device, but I’m having none of that!
If you already own a Stream Deck and you want to do more with it then this how to tutorial video will show you how to connect the Elgato Stream Deck to IFTTT and in turn control practially any smart home device. LINKS: Philips Hue lamp: Broadlink RM Pro: Sonoff Plug socket: BUY ME A BEER |
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| The Amazon Dash button is a really cool device, but the real fun comes when you connect it to IFTTT…
In this how to video tutorial I will show you in typical Paul Hibbert fashion how to hack the Amazon Dash button to control basically any smart home device that can connect to IFTTT (If this then that) using any Android device. Usually hacking the Dash button requires a Raspberry Pi, but I’ve found an easier way that doesn’t involve any coding. I’ve also discovered a way to control the Broadlink RM pro with the Amazon Dash button and I will be showing you how in a future video. This method adds a few seconds of latency to the Raspberry Pi method, but if you don’t own a Raspberry Pi, or you just want a cheap and easy solution then now you can hack the Amazon Dash button without one! Thanks to Lee Hawke for sending the button and to all you guys for prompting me to do the video! LINKS: Do it the easy way with a Flic: BUY ME A BEER Twitter me up: www.twitter.com/hibberthometech As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links above I will earn commission at no extra cost to you 🙂 🙂 |
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| The flic smart button can control literally any smart device. It’s totally wireless and can be stuck anywhere which has given me some interesting ideas!
This indepth review of the Flic smart button will tell you everything you need to know in typical Paul Hibbert style. Also included in this video is a quick tutorial on how to use it’s basic functions. In future episodes I will be showing you how you can use it control the Broadlink RM pro and IFTTT Thanks to Flic for sending me the button to create this review and tutorial. Buy a Flic: When I shot the video it hadn’t crossed my mind that replacing your light switch with a cover plate would require terminating the cables. You can do so easily with terminal block (MAKE SURE YOU ISOLATE THE SWITCH SO YOU DON’T KILL YOURSELF! CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN IF YOU’RE UNSURE): amzn.to/2JRztQM If you’re feeling nervous about terminating your cabling then here are two other options that require no wiring at all… Bulky cover plate but requires no wiring, also leaves the switch in tact in case your button dies: For the Americans this magnetic switch cover is ideal: amzn.to/2jOmuV3 BUY ME A BEER Twitter me up: www.twitter.com/hibberthometech As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links above I will earn commission at no extra cost to you 🙂 🙂 |
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| The Reolink Argus 2 is the much anticipated solar powered sequel to the Reolink Argus. For the first time this Reolink Security Camera System is literally wire free. I have never even charged it because the battery reached capacity just from being outside for a day. The second big innovation of this camera is that it also films in colour at night time thanks to it’s “starlight colour” technology. This camera is a much cheaper to the Ring video doorbell or stick up cam and it beats it hands down in every category.
FAQs… 2. Battery: Reolink Argus 2 uses a rechargeable battery and supports solar charging with the Reolink Solar Panel. 3. Starlight (colour) night vision. Users can capture colour night vision when they switch on the colour night vision button. Colour night vision is what sets this camera apart from other cameras as it provides crucial visual details. 4. Skins and camouflage: to meet different monitoring needs, Reolink provide different camera skins and camouflage suits reolink.com/product/argus-2/accessories/ 5. Network: it runs on 2.4GHz and can record up to 1080p quality. 6. Different mounting solutions: the magnetic mount, the screw mounting bracket, and a strap for securely mounting the camera to a tree trunk or any poles that users might use to place it. Previous review here… youtu.be/C1rODZcguOI LINKS US BUY ME A BEER Twitter me up: www.twitter.com/hibberthometech As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links above I will earn commission at no extra cost to you 🙂 🙂 |
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| The Zemismart LED strip and controller is an inexpensive cheap alternative to Philips Hue LED strips. It isn’t the cheapest option out there, but it’s Google Home assistant, Alexa and IFTTT integration via Tuya smart plus it’s colour reproduction definitely gives Philips a run for their money at half the price!
This indepth review of Zemismart’s LED strip will tell you everything you need to know in typical Paul Hibbert style. Thanks to Zemismart for sending me the strip to put through it’s paces. LINKS: BUY ME A BEER Twitter me up: www.twitter.com/hibberthometech As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links above I will earn commission at no extra cost to you 🙂 🙂 |
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| Broadlink have finally released their Global Alexa Skill AND one other REALLY exciting surprise!
***Update I’m hearing reports that this isn’t working I’m Germany or India 🙁 I have contacted Broadlink and they tell me Amazon are still in testing for those languages and will update us again soon.*** Anyone that has been following me knows that Broadlink and I fell out for a while after their latest RM pros started to get locked down, we’ve been in discussion and bridges have been built! In addition to the amazing turnaround mentioned in the video the RM plugin now works across all RM pros too (including RM pro, RM2 RM3, and Rm Pro+) The only issue left to resolve for the RM plugin is that it still doesn’t work on some GEN2 Echos or on the Echo+ The developer assures me this will be resolved soon! The Broadlink RM pro has been one of the best devices for controlling Infrared and RF devices on a budget and I am pleased to say their key issues are finally resolved. This method will now work, but you don’t have to trick the TV remote anymore, you can create a lamp and train it with any RF button and Alexa will discover the lamps! : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg4HQhN5KXo Broadlink RM pro: amzn.to/2fBFyrg BUY ME A BEER Twitter me up: www.twitter.com/hibberthometech As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links above I will earn commission at no extra cost to you 🙂 🙂 |
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| Xiaomi’s Mi home is an inexpensive alternative to Samsung’s Smart Things, The design is slick, the automation is great, but there’s just one unfortunate flaw.
This indepth review of Xiaomi’s Mi home will tell you everything you need to know in typical Paul Hibbert style. LINKS: BUY ME A BEER Twitter me up: www.twitter.com/hibberthometech As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links above I will earn commission at no extra cost to you 🙂 🙂 |
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| Origem’s HS-1 bluetooth earphones are a cheap alternative to big name brands and boast 3 hours battery life on just a 5 minute charge, and last 11 hours on a full charge! They have some impressive specs, but are they any good?
This indepth review of the Origem HS-1 bluetooth wireless earphones will give you all of the answers in typical Paul Hibbert style. Like the song? It’s me!! check me out here… open.spotify.com/artist/3Eyv2sZFuwJfGyMKFssQ3s?si=sWv7KXoSR6GX_m2gKYwglw LINKS: I gone and swung ya an exclusive 20% discount code, just enter it at checkout, valid for one month from video post date: 2HIBBERT Origem’s website BUY ME A BEER Twitter me up: www.twitter.com/hibberthometech As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links above I will earn commission at no extra cost to you 🙂 🙂 |
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| Sometimes your missus forces you to own a remote. Sometimes that remote is deliberately locked down by the manufacturer, I don’t care too much for being told what I can’t control, so this is a simple hack to show you how to control practically any cheap smart home device using the Harmony Hub.
In this how to video tutorial I will show you in typical Paul Hibbert fashion how to control RF and Wifi devices with the Harmony hub and basically any other device that can connect to IFTTT (If this then that) using any Android box that works with the Harmony hub. In typical Paul Hibbert fashion, You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll probably throw things at your TV. LINKS: Join is currently in Beta but is easy to install, just follow the instructions here: joaoapps.com/beta-testing/ Buy a Harmony hub: amzn.to/2GmNCbm Buy an Android box for this project: amzn.to/2pT1kYF Sonoff S20 Plug socket (featured in this video): Sonoff basic inline switch – Please note this switch does not have an Earth connection and is only suitable for products that don’t require an Earth unless you plan to wire the earth outside of the switch: Sonoff T1 mains light switch: Sonoff RF bridge (£11.24): BUY ME A BEER Twitter me up: www.twitter.com/hibberthometech As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links above I will earn commission at no extra cost to you 🙂 🙂 |
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| Smart home devices are now being targetted and actually destroyed by sad lonely douche bags with nothing better to do. Baby monitors, IP cameras and even thermostats can now be exploited from the outside world. Brickerbot and Mirai are two rapidly growing threats that could actually brick your smart home device!
In typical Paul Hibbert fashion I am looking at the F-secure Sense Hardware Router Firewall and how it can protect devices that can’t protect themselves. Is the F-secure Sense a necessity in this changing world, or is it overkill? LINKS: UK: amzn.to/2FWZ3Wr BUY ME A BEER Twitter me up: www.twitter.com/hibberthometech As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links above I will earn commission at no extra cost to you 🙂 🙂 |