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Using MCO Touch Panel With Storage Water Heater

I am using the Ariston Andris Lux 15L storage water heater which I bought from Sim Siang Choon (IMM) for S$280.

Li Xiang and I are typical working adults. We leave the house at 9am, and return only after 9pm. Sometimes we will forget to switch off the storage water heater and there goes a few dollars to the electricity bill.

Ariston Andris Lux 15L Storage Water Heater
Ariston Andris Lux 15L Storage Water Heater

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Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave MultiSensor 6 (Gen5)

Together with the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Switch 6 (Gen5), I also bought the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave MultiSensor 6 from Automate Asia for S$110.

The MultiSensor 6 can be powered by both USB (Micro USB) or by 2x CR123A batteries. The batteries are not included in the packaging. Based on the specifications, the batteries are able to last you about 2 years.

Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave MultiSensor 6 (Gen5) - Box Front
Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave MultiSensor 6 (Gen5) – Box Front

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Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Switch 6 (Gen5)

Bought the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Switch 6 (Gen5) from Automate Asia for S$110. The product is pretty new and it is not listed on their website yet.

After getting my hands on the Fibaro Starter Kit which includes a wall plug, I got kinda addicted to monitor my energy usage of my always-on switches like the television switch, Internet switch and computer switch.

Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Switch 6 (Gen5) - Box Front
Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Switch 6 (Gen5) – Box Front

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The Start Of My Smart Home Journey

I think I came across Automate Asia in the local news. So when I needed to make my house “smarter”, I decided to engage their services.

Note that this is not a sponsored post, I paid for their services. Just wanted to do a shout out to Mike and the team at Automate Asia for the awesome service with the answers to my noob questions.

MCO Touch Panel - 1 Gang (MH-S411)
MCO Touch Panel – 1 Gang (MH-S411)

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Igloohome Smart Lock Review

*UPDATE* An updated version of Igloohome Smart Lock is now available, check out my review of Igloohome Smart Deadbolt Lock 02 .

Igloohome is a smart-home startup that is based in Singapore. They raised a total of US$1.25 million in seed funding which is led by Wavemaker Partners with participation from Singtel Innov8, and DreamIt Ventures.

Igloohome Smart Lock - Box
Igloohome Smart Lock – Box

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tado Smart AC Control Review

Do check out my post on tado Smart AC Control – Unboxing & Setup before reading this review.

I have been using the tado Smart AC Control for almost two weeks now and it has sort of taken control over my air conditioner from Ambi Climate. I doubt I will move back to Ambi Climate unless they have third-party integrations like IFTTT.

tado iOS App - Hometado iOS App - Command Sets
tado iOS App – Home / Manual Mode

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tado Smart AC Control – Unboxing & Setup

I was seeded with the tado Smart AC Control for review. Similar to my previous review of the Moto 360 (2nd Generation), I will split this review into two posts. The first post (this post) being the unboxing and setup and the second post will be about the experience using tado Smart AC Control.

In Singapore, tado Smart AC Control is being distributed by Aerahaus Smart and right now you can only get it online from Aerahaus Online Store. tado Smart AC Control is designed and made in Munich, Germany. If you bought the set from Aerahaus Online Store, it will come with a 2 years local warranty and support from Aerahaus Smart.

tado Smart AC Control - Box Front
tado Smart AC Control – Box Front

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