Saturday, April 27, 2013
Springing Into Z-Wave
What's New
Let There Be VeraLite
It has been much too long since my last Z-Wave product review. Life got complicated when I started a local non-profit, Baltimore Hackerspace which has consumed much more of my time than it was [Read More]
REAL Z-Wave
Kids leave the garage door open ... again? Monitor it and close it with your cell phone. [Read More]
NEW! Ask the Expert
We would like to view and control our driveway gate from a device such as our smart phones. Does Z-Wave offer such a solution? (Scroll down for more NEW Ask the Expert questions and answers) [Read More]
On The Radar
New! Finally, a Complete Database of Z-Wave Products
Congrats to the Z-Wave Alliance for finally compiling a complete (at least the last time [Read More]
Some Advice About Entry Level Systems
A recurring question I get here goes like this: I’m looking for ways to get [Read More]
Q&A with Mark Walters
Z-Wave products are hitting the market left and right. With the growing interest in home [Read More]
Z-Wave the Easy Way
Linking Your Security System to Your Lighting System
Home security systems are probably the fastest growing segment of Z-Wave technology, made all the more accessible and affordable by solution packages such as those offered by Honeywell’s Lynx or Tuxedo configurations. But to make a home security system function take best advantage of the [Read More]
Ask the Expert
NEW! Ask the Expert
We would like to view and control our driveway gate from a device such as our smart [Read More]
August 28, 2011
I have X10 and UPB, will Z-Wave co-exist with the UPB and X10? Z-Wave is compatible with [Read More]
July 4, 2011
I’m looking to set up a Z-Wave home automation system. However, I can’t seem to find [Read More]
What is Z-Wave?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Z-Wave two-way? Most Z-Wave products are two-way, allowing wall-mounted controllers and software to be aware of whether lights are on/off or dimmed throughout a network. We can even report the lighting intensity level for an individual device. This means when you push a button on a wall-mounted [Read More]
Product Reviews
Let There Be VeraLite
It has been much too long since my last Z-Wave product review. Life got complicated when I started a local non-profit, Baltimore Hackerspace which has consumed much more of my time than it was supposed to. There are over a thousand hackerspaces world wide and each has its [Read More]
Schlage LiNK System Delivers
Introduction This review covers several devices from the Schlage LiNK product line including: Z-Wave Door Lock (now [Read More]
Easily Monitor Your Windows, Doors, and More
Product Features The Aeon Labs Z-Wave enabled Magnetic Window / Door Sensor is an extremely compact and sleek [Read More]
Enrich Your Z-Wave Network for $40
The first Z-Wave devices to show up on the market were lighting devices. These included both switches and plug-in wall [Read More]
