My Smart Home Accessories
A tour of my smart home accessories, built around Apple HomeKit and five bridges. Aqara Hub M2 and M3 handle most Aqara devices, while Homebridge runs on my Synology NAS with several plugins to fill the remaining gaps.
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The smart-home journey, from early sensors and plugs to a connected setup.
My Smart Home Journey 2
Eight years on from my first smart home post, a move to a new house let me rebuild everything from scratch. With more options and cheaper accessories, I share how past experience and lifestyle shaped my HomeKit and Aqara choices.
The Start Of My Smart Home Journey
When I wanted to make my home smarter, I engaged Automate Asia, which I'd come across in the local news. Not a sponsored post, I paid for their services. A shout-out to Mike and the team for their great help.
WeMo Switch + Motion
The WeMo Switch + Motion sells at Funan's Challenger for S$109, or S$89 for members, while the plain WeMo Switch is S$79, or S$71.10. For just S$18 more as a member, the motion sensor was worth it.
D-Link DSP-W215 WiFi Smart Plug
The D-Link DSP-W215 WiFi Smart Plug connects to your wireless network to make any device plugged into it smart. Running on 802.11n and retailing for S$69, it lets you switch the connected device on and off through the mydlink app.