My last post detailed how to integrate a cheap IP cam with SmartThings. I briefly mentioned a SmartApp that took a picture when the door opened. This was pretty straightforward. I wanted to take it a step further and trigger recording when my door was opened (but no one is home). Beyond the obvious, I had […]
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Integrating Foscam FI9821P with SmartThings
Motivated mostly by curiosity, I was recently in the market for a cheap IP camera. After a little bit of research, I settled on a Foscam FI9821P (I got mine for ~$45 as an Amazon Warehouse Deal). The app provided by Foscam is pretty nice, but I wanted to integrate it with my home automation setup as […]
Cheap alternative to Phillips Hue LED Strip
I have some RGB LED strips in my bedroom to light an area other lighting in the room doesn’t reach. The strips I bought were inexpensive, but they only interact with the included infrared remote. I wanted to be able to control these lights with SmartThings. There are a couple of ways you can do […]