New Technology : OpenHAB Beginner’s Guide Part 2: ZWave, MQTT, Rules and Charting

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Free doesn’t always mean “not as good as paid”, and OpenHAB is no exception. The open source home automation software far exceeds the capabilities of any other home automation system on the market – but it’s not easy to get set up. In fact, it can be downright frustrating. In part 1 of the guide, I walked you through installing OpenHAB on a Raspberry Pi, introduced the core concepts of OpenHAB, and showed you how to add your first items into the system. Today we’ll be going further: Adding ZWave devices Adding a Harmony Ultimate controller Introducing rules Introducing MQTT, and...

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