DoItForMe.Solutions

@DoItForMeSolutions
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I’m a home automation technologist problem solver.

I'll help you choose what is best for your project & budget.

There is no magical secret or shortcut to making things work.

Just lots of hours of research, experimentation, & experience slogging through all the details.

Get your smart home working the way you want.

Do-it-yourself (DIY), do-it-for-me (DIFM), or custom integrators (CI) - all welcome!

https://www.youtube.com/@DoItForMeSolutions

https://www.DoItForMe.Solutions

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#askatp For John, and all - I'm doing a periodic evaluation of how my business website is created and managed.

I'm seeing a lot of buzz about Framer. What's your take?

Is this a suitable next-gen tool that can replace Wix or SquareSpace?

It looks a lot more powerful and may offer more serious web development capabilities that could be used instead of WordPress or other web site platforms?

https://www.framer.com

Framer: Create a professional website, free. No code website builder loved by designers.

Build a free website with Framer—enjoy full design freedom, powerful CMS, built-in SEO, and real-time collaboration. Create professional, fully custom sites with the no-code builder loved by designers and high-performing teams.

Why Sonos Users Are Fleeing After the Latest Update:

The Sonos app debacle has left users frustrated and is fundamentally changing how Sonos customers use streaming music at home so we are no longer tethered to Sonos' proprietary ecosystem and seeking alternatives.

https://difm.us/mastsonosprob

Sonos Just Shot Itself in the Foot – Here's How

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Why is Everyone Is Suddenly Obsessed with Home Assistant?

Not just for techies and nerds!

Discover how this free, open-source smart home platform offers powerful automation, extensive device support, and endless customization.

https://difm.us/masthahot

Enhance Your HomeKit Experience: Stop Letting Apple Pick your Hub

With iOS 18, Apple has given us the ability to disable automatic hub selection and manually set our preferred HomeKit Hub.

https://difm.us/masthkhub

How to Take Control of Your Apple HomeKit Hubs: Use this setting to increase HomeKit's reliability

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The How and Why of UPS for Smart Homes

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems are crucial to maintain smart home Internet connectivity during power outages.

Guide to the differences, features to look for, and how to install and test them.

https://difm.us/mastups

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

@richardgunther You stumbled upon the reason I made a YouTube video light “rant”.
A certain member of my household of two has the same issue and is known to occasionally watch a bit of my YouTube channel 😉

Thermostats are essential components of HVAC systems, allowing for temperature control and automatic settings.

Did you know setting a lower or higher temperature does not affect the cooling or heating rate?

https://difm.us/masttherm

Switchbot: Quirky Smart Home Solution You Didn't Know You Needed

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Switchbot is a quirky button pusher that has evolved into a full-fledged smart home ecosystem and I found a fun use for it with Sonos wireless speakers.

https://difm.us/mastswitchbot

Switchbot: Quirky Smart Home Solution You Didn't Know You Needed

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"The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated"

What is the status and future of Z-Wave?

Get the definitive answer in this discussion with Avi Rosenthal, the new chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance

https://difm.us/mastrizwave

Z-Wave Long Range & More: Insights from Z-Wave Alliance Chair Avi Rosenthal

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Apple's yearly World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC 2024) is just around the corner.

I've put together a wish list of my top fixes, features, and improvements.

https://difm.us/mastwwdc24wish

Fixing HomeKit: My Hopes for Apple’s Smart Home System at WWDC 2024

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