People who live in smart-houses, shouldn't throw parties

by @edent | # # # | 7 comments | Read ~450 times.

I have friends. More than one! I also have a home full of smart-gadgets which are controlled by apps. The two don't mix. This is yet another complaint about solipsistic app design. Let's take my Lifx bulbs. I have a friend staying for a few days, and he needs to be able to turn lights… Continue reading →

Singing to my light bulbs

by @edent | # # # # # | 3 comments | Read ~1,100 times.

Because I'm an idiot, I've decided that what my life needs is voice activated lightbulbs. But voice control is so 2015. Let's make these bulbs react to SINGING! Here's a demo - fair warning, my vocal prowess is "limited". OK, here's how to do this. I recently got a bunch of Lfix bulbs as part… Continue reading →

Disclosed - Lifx Security Issue

by @edent | # # # # # | Read ~1,116 times.

I love my Lifx Bulbs. They're a quick and easy way to retrofit Internet connected goodies into a smart-home. One of the best things about them is their open API. Sure, you can use IFTTT if you want something easy - but us 1337 hax0rs want an API and Lifx provides it. The API is… Continue reading →