In the following video I show you how to apply Milky Spore Powder using an inexpensive and practical dispenser which I made out of PVC pipe for a cost of under $14.00. My homemade dispenser does an excellent job for the spot application of Milky Spore Powder. A proper Milky Spore Powder application can help eliminate grubs for up to ten years. If you eliminate Japanese Beetle grubs you will have an attractive and healthy lawn and you also will be less likely to have voles,

In the following video I show you how to build an inexpensive and practical powdered milky spore applicator out of PVC pipe for spot application of milky spore for the elimination of grubs. No grubs, no moles! Is it safe for pets? NOTE: Milky Spore Powder is a natural, safe and effective grub control product that is OMRI certified organic. It does not affect pets, beneficial insects, fish, bees, birds, other animals, plants, or man. It is not a poison. You just need to e

This is a SmartThings automation showing how to automatically turn on your bathroom fan to reduce humidity in your bath/shower. In this automation I show how to install an in wall micro switch. The switch is neatly concealed within the gang box. The switch that I am using is the Enerwave Z-Wave in Wall Micro Switch. I demonstrate how to setup this routine in both the SmartThings Classic App and the New SmartThings App. Bathroom Fan/Light Video Links: ▶ Wiring & Programmin

In the following video I show how to set-up an easy routine in the Free Echo Speaks App within SmartThings for automatic notifications when your SmartThings Leak Sensor detects a flooding at your sump pump. The routine is created in Echo Speaks and uses the Echo Speaks custom response designer to repeat verbal alerts through one or more Amazon Echo devices such as your Echo Dots or Echo Show. Additionally, the Echo Speaks routine sends repeated push notifications to one or

In the video I will show you how to use the sounds (available in the Alexa App), in any of your SmartThings routines using Echo Speaks. The sounds that I am using in this video include the "wolf howl" and the "rooster" sounds. The possibilities are endless! Take your home automation to the next level by setting up Echo Speaks ▶ Video instructions to enable the Smartthings Skill in the Alexa App ▶ Video Instructions to set-up the Community Installer ▶ Web Instructions for

A little over one year ago I applied Milky Spore Powder on my lawn in an effort to eliminate moles by killing grubs. In this video I show the results of this effort. A proper Milky Spore Powder application can help eliminate grubs for up to ten years. If you eliminate Japanese Beetle grubs you will have an attractive and healthy lawn and you also will be less likely to have voles, skunks and ground moles digging up your yard. Is it safe for pets? NOTE: Milky Spore Powd

In the following video I will take you through all the steps to create a Virtual Momentary Switch (VMS) as a Device Handler, add the VMS to your SmartThings device list, verify that the VMS is ported over to your SmartThings App, connect the VMS to a routine so the you can execute (run) SmartThings Scenes after they are triggered by pressing the VMS, and I will then provide directions for transferring the switch to the SharpTools app so the you can create action tiles within

Would like to learn the secret to creating a successful and well connect smart home ecosystem? Not quite sure where to begin. There is load of products and information out there and it can be confusing and somewhat intimidating. I will give you three basic and easy to understand steps to get you started. Follow these three steps and you will on your way to creating a good and reliable smart home ecosystem with that will provide you with convenience and security for years

In the following video I will show you how to trigger custom voice notification on your Alexa Echo devices using the SmartThings Community App called Echo Speaks. You can write a vast variety of Echo Speaks routines to remind you to perform certain tasks at various times of the week. The voice notification can be customized to speak in male or female voices and in a multitude of dialects. Echo Speaks may also be used to report various events, like sending voice announcemen

In the video below I show you 5 Fun Home Automation Pranks using Amazon Echo & SmartThings. My particular smart home automation setup uses SmartThings devices, Alexa Routines and routines in the Echo Speaks app. Echo Speaks is a highly recommended app for SmartThings users and it can be sourced in the SmartThings Community. Echo Speaks can be installed directly into the SmartThings IDE or easily installed using the SmartThings Community Installer. For setup instructions fo