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Harmony Hub Security

Today I—likely—stumbled upon a major security leak in my home automation setup. Scenario I installed the ha bridge github project on my Raspberry Pi, mainly to see what it can do. I literally just followed the first few steps, downloading and…
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Class of Wi-Fi connected home automation devices

I would like to know the term for the class of home automation devices that are Wi-Fi connected directly to an access point (not through a bridge like Z-Wave etc.). If I understood this class, then I could search for a light bulb that is bridged via…
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Using Login with Amazon (LWA) to Connect Custom Alexa Skill Fails

I created an Alexa Smart Home Skill to go enhance my home automation setup. The goal is to look into voice controlling my Raspberry Pi via Alexa. To do so I followed this Amazon developer blog to reach the mandatory account linking between the Alexa…
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Do Internet-connected lighting systems save energy overall?

Many manufacturers of 'smart lighting' systems claim that connecting your lights to the Internet of Things will save energy. For example, Samsung SmartThings use energy savings as a key selling point, and have a case study that promises large…
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Will multiple simultaneous biometric sensors create unbreakable security for devices?

This article quotes the CEO of Image Ware, [The solution] according to Miller, is multi-modal biometrics which he claims makes it virtually impossible for the wrong person to access computer systems. His company uses existing hardware and…
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SmartThings Hub and Nest Thermostat

Is it currently possible to link a Nest thermostat with the Samsung SmartThings Hub? The Nest is not available in the list of thermostats to add, within the SmartThings App. However, is there at least a SmartApp that allow a bit more automation? If…
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How do I generate a Time-based One-time Password with IFTTT?

I recently registered with IFTTT, which seems like a fantastic service to chain events together in order to create a smart home or automate various services. I've just found the Maker channel which allows you to make simple HTTP requests (e.g. GET…
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How to get Alexa to play music using Pandora without saying "on Pandora"?

Whenever I say "Alexa play Metallica", it says that it is not found on Amazon Prime. It only works the way I want it when I say "Alexa play Metallica on Pandora" My Default music library is set to Amazon Music and Default station service is set to…
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Can One-way SSL secure an IoT device?

I am considering an IoT device connected to my local network (default settings, no VPN, no NAT, no DMZ) with or without Internet access. My device will run as a HTTP server offering a RPC mechanism with authentication and authorization. It…
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Is there a way to preserve the MQTT QoS level until it reaches the client?

MQTT allows senders to set a Quality of Service (QoS) level, which provides certain guarantees about whether a message will be received (and whether duplicates are permitted). This article from HiveMQ highlights the problem of downgrading, where a…
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Can I play sound from my computer on an Echo Dot?

My computer speaker is terrible. Can I set up so that if I play something on my computer, the sound comes out on my Echo Dot 3rd Generation?
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What makes Ubuntu Core's "Snaps" better than normal packages for IoT devices?

Ubuntu Core, Canonical's latest version of Ubuntu for IoT devices, says that its new Snappy package manager is ideal for the Internet of Things, and Wikipedia says that: Snappy packaging has been deployed in internet of things environments, ranging…
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Building an IoT product - what is the best way to avoid sharing in-house proprietary code?

I think it was hard for me to formulate the title. However, I can still explain my problem in more detail in here. I am designing an embedded product which consists of cloud service and embedded hardware. The cloud service will have a REST-api…
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Possible to assign a default "light" to a given Echo device?

My setup: I have an Echo Dot in my master bedroom which is connected to my SmartThings hub. I have a GE In-Wall Smart Dimmer switch controlling the overhead lights (Z-Wave) and a Sengled Element Classic (ZigBee) bulb in my walk-in closet. I…
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How to link device with user?

I'm trying to learn IoT development using an Arduino and Amazon's menu of services—Alexa Skill Kit, AWS Lambda, and AWS IoT. I've been able to get come a long way, but when I think about implementing these for like a fleet of devices, I can't figure…
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