Remote controls are an area of deep personal interest. There are so many things that need to get nailed on the hardware and software sides to create the perfect one. […]
It annoys me that Ubiquiti doesn’t allow me to use the speaker in the AI Theta speakers. This video outlines one way to fix that oversight.
Last night I participated in a panel discussion around building sustainable homes that was sponsored by NextHaus Alliance, the folks who are building our passive house. This is totally why […]
Testing out the 60A version of EVDANCE’s NACS (Tesla) to J1772 adapter. Lets you use Level 2 Tesla chargers (EVSE) at hotels, parking lots, or sharing one at home. EVDANCE’s […]
I wasn’t able to find any reviews of the Ubiquiti UniFi Protect Ai Theta camera system that answered my questions around imaging performance. Specifically, how well it worked in low-light […]
A friend recently mentioned some hesitancy around parking an EV in their attached garage. I get that, kind of, we all probably remember the problems that Chevy had with their […]
This is a review of the Gen 2 Emporia 2 and a comparison to the IoTaWatt, which provides similar functionality.
Matt really likes his ground source heat pump (GSHP). TBF, if I had one, I would probably be trying to keep making it look good too. This isn’t the first time Matt has brought up the ASHP (air source heat pump) comparison, but it is the first time he’s done it with “real” data comparing his house + HP and […]
Here I am again, posting about another TC video… Of all of his videos that I’ve mentioned, this is the one to watch all the way through (yeah, I know it’s long)… My recommendation is to do it at 1.75x, he talks slow :).
I watch a lot of this guy’s videos, he does his homework, and I’ve yet to find something where he’s totally wrong (cough, V2L)… per se… but, I often find myself in the “can do” vs. “should do” place with his conclusions… Sure, that is an approach that will work, for you and people who think like you, but is […]
I hope that the Emporia Pro is an indicator of future Emporia EVSE design language. I think I prefer the industrial looks to their previous “Classic” models. Obviously, not for everyone though. Looks aside, the feature set of the “Pro” model is enticing – assuming you have an electrical panel that’s close to the edge.
I was having reliability issues with the doorbell chimes I built when triggered via Home Assistant, so I found a better way to accomplish the goal.
Obviously, we’ll have to reserve judgement, ’cause, you know… Ubiquiti… But, I can’t deny that the promises made in this recently released video outlining new hardware and features in Unifi Protect looks awesome. Especially the AI Port – that looks like a fantastic bit of magic.
I’ve mentioned a few times that we’re building a passive house (fence just went up, Yay!). One of the “different” things about passive house is that everything is electric – everything. In a recent discussion around HVAC in passive houses, I mentioned that using natural gas (NG) would be a really bad idea. The other person asked, why. Having spent […]
There is no substitute for a excellent subwoofer in your setup when want to feel the music. SVS Sound is well known for delivering brilliant subs, for a reasonable price. I have SVS kit in my home theater / audio room – love it. The just announced 17-Ultra R is a step up in price compared to their previous generation […]
I got tired of waiting for the NACS (J3400) to CCS adapter that Ford promised me back in February, so I picked up an A2Z TYPHOON PRO. It only took a month to get here :).
Every so often I run across someone advocating for residential DC EV slow charging. It seems like a great concept if you have solar panels. Doing this would bypass the DC-AC-DC conversion between the PV and your car; unlocking sweet, sweet efficiency right? The problem is that while that is conceptually accurate, in practice it’s a more complicated, especially if […]