Posted in IoT, OpenSprinkler on Feb 2nd, 2026
A common question we receive from users is: “How do I use OpenSprinkler to switch a water pump, a heater, a fan, or similar mains-powered devices?” Here are the top 5 ways to bridge the gap between OpenSprinkler and your high-voltage equipment, ranging from “Zero Wiring” to “Zero Software Configuration“. 1. WiFi Smart Plugs This […]
Posted in IoT, OpenGarage on Jan 23rd, 2026
If you have recently shopped for a new Chamberlain or LiftMaster garage door opener, you might have noticed a new term: Security+ 3.0. While “new and improved” usually sounds good, this latest update has thrown a wrench into the smart home community. Here is a breakdown of what is going on, why your existing gadgets […]
Posted in Arduino, IoT, Learning Electronics, Make education on Dec 10th, 2018
Can’t believe I have been silent on this blog for more than a year now. I would really like to get back to blogging more regularly, and hopefully this post serves as a good starting point. As the first order of business, I would like to showcase a number of student projects from a new […]
Posted in IoT, OpenSprinkler, Product News on Oct 5th, 2016
I just discovered something exciting recently and want to share with you: it’s now possible to use IFTTT with OpenSprinkler and OpenGarage; and because IFTTT support Amazon Echo (Alexa), you can now speak voice command to trigger sprinkler actions. For example, say ‘Alexa, trigger open sprinkler zone 1‘, or ‘Alexa, trigger my garage door‘. I […]
Posted in ESP8266, IoT, MakeBusiness, Product News on Mar 13th, 2016
News and Updates We’ve recently found a technical issue with Blynk’s QR code scan feature that makes the Blynk app not work properly on some iOS devices. The symptom is that the app can receive push notifications but the distance value, read count, and LCD widget are not updating. Please check this forum post for […]
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