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Smart Thermostats and Sensors – Notes & Links

July 5, 2022 by Pete Bockenhauer

Mini’app’les Advanced Topic Meeting – July 5, 2022

Smart Thermostats and Sensors

  • HomeDevices for HomeKit on the App Store
  • Best HomeKit thermostats 2022 | iMore
  • The best smart thermostat – CNET
  • The Best Smart Thermostats for 2022 | PCMag
  • Best Smart Thermostats of 2022 – Consumer Reports
  • Best smart thermostats in 2022 | Tom’s Guide
  • ecobee Smart Thermostats & Smart Home Devices
  • ecobee Smart Security
  • Nest Thermostat
  • Thermo Watch for Nest & Ecobee on the App Store
  • eheat Electric Wall Panel Heaters
  • Mysa Smart Thermostats
  • Wyze Thermostat | Programmable, Wireless Smart Home Digital Thermostat
  • Wyze Room Sensor
  • Smart Thermostats: what I WISH I knew earlier… – YouTube
  • Shane Whatley – YouTube
  • Honeywell WiFi Thermostats
  • Honeywell T9 Smart Home Thermostat with Sensor
  • Sensi thermostat
  • iDevices Store | Shop iDevices Smart Home Products
  • Learn about sound detection for speakers and displays – Google Nest Help
  • Amazon Echo
  • Recognize sounds using iPhone – Apple Support

Misc

  • Screen Protector GLAS.tR Nano Liquid – Spigen.com – Spigen Inc
Category: Meeting Notes & Links, Topic Meetings

Mini’app’les Advanced Topic Meeting, Tuesday July 5 at 7:00 p.m.

June 30, 2022 by Pete Bockenhauer
ecobee thermostat and sensor

Smart Thermostats and Sensors

One of the major cornerstones of any smart home should be the smart thermostat. Being able to adjust the temperature of your home while sitting on the sofa or even on the other side of the World is indeed very nice. But you can go further by automating with schedules, presence or by reading from sensors placed throughout the house.

Lets discuss smart thermostats and specifically what is available for HomeKit. We will also look at all the different types of data we can collect from sensors.

Please join us at the next Mini’app’les meeting!

DATE

Tuesday, June 7

TIME

7:00 PM Social and Q&A
7:30 PM Topic discussion

LOCATION

Zoom online conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the access link.

You can also RSVP on Meetup and get the meeting link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Request Access Link
Category: Meeting Announcements, Topic Meetings

Road Trip & Vacation Apps – Notes & Links

June 22, 2022 by Pete Bockenhauer
Screenshots of iOS apps Bring Fido, Gas Guru and Flighty

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – June 21, 2022

Road Trip & Vacation Apps

  • WWDC22 – Apple Developer
  • Keynote – WWDC22 – Videos – Apple Developer
  • iOS 16 Preview – Apple
  • iPadOS 16 Preview – Apple
  • macOS Ventura Preview – Apple
  • Passkeys Overview – Apple Developer
  • TripIt: Travel Planner on the App Store
  • TripLog: Mileage Tracker & Log on the App Store
  • Travel List – Trip Packing on the App Store
  • National Park Trail Guide on the App Store
  • Roadside America on the App Store
  • Hiking Project on the App Store
  • iExit Interstate Exit Guide on the App Store
  • Geocaching® on the App Store
  • Munzee on the App Store
  • Ingress Prime on the App Store
  • Tripsy on Setapp | Plan trips on Mac and iOS
  • TripMode – Save data, browse faster
  • Smart Traveler on the App Store
  • GasBuddy: Find & Pay for Gas on the App Store
  • Cables – Anker
  • Cables – Ugreen
  • mophie | Portable Power Banks and Mobile Battery Case
  • Peak Design | Travel Bags
  • AirTag – Apple
  • Sherpa 100PD – Goal Zero
  • Amazon.com: CHAFON USB C Multi Fast Charging Cable PD 60W Nylon Braided Cord 5-in-1 3A USB A/C to Type C/Micro USB Charger Adapter Compatible Samsung Galaxy S20 LG Sony iPad Pro 2018 Android(6.6FT) : Electronics
  • Eargasm – Hearing Protection
  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device
  • HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub for iPad Pro & iPad Air
  • SCOTTeVEST: It’s not Rocket Science. It’s Pocket Science!
  • Tortuga Travel Backpacks
Category: Meeting Notes & Links, Topic Meetings

Mini’app’les Topic Meeting, Tuesday June 21 at 6:00 p.m.

June 20, 2022 by Pete Bockenhauer
Screenshots of iOS apps Bring Fido, Gas Guru and Flighty

Road Trip & Vacation Apps

*** Please note: This meeting will be both in-person and online. ***

Today marks the first official day of Summer. That means you may be thinking about taking a vacation. Be it a quick day trip, week long road trip or flight some place.

There are lots of apps to help you plan your trip, maps to guide you on your way, find the best gas prices or find the best hotel or airfare. Let’s discuss some good options to help you enjoy your summer adventures!

Please join us at the next Mini’app’les meeting!

DATE

Tuesday, June 21

TIME

6:00 PM Social and Q&A
6:30 PM Topic discussion

LOCATION (both in-person and online options):

Southdale Library (Helen Young Room)
7001 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Google Maps / Apple Maps

Zoom online conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the access link.

You can also RSVP on Meetup and get the meeting link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Category: Meeting Announcements, Topic Meetings

Headless Mac – Notes & Links

June 8, 2022 by Pete Bockenhauer
Mac mini

Mini’app’les Advanced Topic Meeting – June 7, 2022

Headless Mac

  • Wired vs. Wireless Networking
  • Router (computing) – Wikipedia
  • Mesh networking – Wikipedia
  • eero – Whole Home WiFi System
  • Difference between Static and Dynamic IP address – GeeksforGeeks
  • What is DNS? | How DNS works | Cloudflare
  • OpenDNS
  • Google Public DNS
  • NextDNS
  • MAC address – Wikipedia
  • How to set up your new Mac mini for use without a monitor | iMore
  • ASUS – Whole Home Mesh WiFi System
  • Wi-Fi 6 – Wikipedia
  • What is Wireless Backhaul?
  • What is MoCA and Why do I Want it?
  • What Is Powerline Networking and How Do You Use It? | Digital Trends
  • WiFi Explorer on the Mac App Store
  • Philips Hue – Smart lighting
  • Lutron Caseta – Wireless Smart Switches
  • DOCSIS – Wikipedia
  • How to Turn Comcast Xfinity Wi-Fi Sharing On or Off | Reviews.org
  • remotix – Remote Access/VNC app
  • Screens for macOS – Control Any Computer Remotely from your Mac
  • Microsoft Remote Desktop on the Mac App Store
  • RealVNC – Remote access software for desktop and mobile
  • Splashtop – Remote Access & Remote Support Software
  • Splashtop Personal
  • TeamViewer – The Remote Desktop Software
  • Share the screen of another Mac – Apple Support
  • SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, MailMate, and more
  • Backblaze – Unlimited Online Backup
  • ChronoSync – Mac Backup and Sync App
  • Plex – Stream Movies & TV Shows
  • Change Energy Saver preferences on a Mac desktop computer – Apple Support
  • 32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later – Apple Support
  • KVM switch – Wikipedia
  • Synergy – Share one mouse & keyboard across computers
  • Connect your Mac to shared computers and servers – Apple Support
  • Manage your photo and video storage – Apple Support
  • Enable remote management for Remote Desktop – Apple Support
  • Set up file sharing on Mac – Apple Support
  • Share your printer on Mac – Apple Support
Category: Meeting Notes & Links, Topic Meetings
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