The CZickness XLII looking towards the FGE

[WebSnyper]

I found the issue to be that every device seemed to want a different app to do the initial setup. They don't all play nice with Alexa. I finally found one app that will discover and control all devices and as a bonus it is tightly integrated with the Alexa device. For those interested it is called Smart Life and is in the Google Play Store. The same thing is available for Apple.

I'll have to check that app out. I mostly use my alarm system via alarm.com to do most of my lighting, etc schedules (for the devices that are Zwave enabled and use my alarm console as a hub), but I also have that as well as several other skills enabled and linked in Alexa for voice commands.

Then I have just a few of the Amazon plugs that are not zwave capable, for stuff like bedroom lamp for voice commands (most of these I don't use schedules, etc for, but I do have just a couple of schedules running via Alexa routines. )

It seems awkward at first, but once you get hooked on voice commands, it feels strange to actually turn on a lamp (especially when you have to walk across a dark room to turn one on).

 

[rkwhyte2]

I have a couple of smart plugs and the rest are smart bulbs. I have settled on Cree brand bulbs. They run about $10 to $12 each on Amazon. They make both A19 and A21 bulbs. I have a 100 watt equivalate bulb that is the A21 size and it is a large bulb the A19's are normal sized.

 

[WebSnyper]

I have a couple of smart plugs and the rest are smart bulbs. I have settled on Cree brand bulbs. They run about $10 to $12 each on Amazon. They make both A19 and A21 bulbs. I have a 100 watt equivalate bulb that is the A21 size and it is a large bulb the A19's are normal sized.

I haven't done any bulbs. I've either used plugs (I have indoor and outdoor ones, and they are super easy as they just go between the device and the electric outlet. Made it super easy to retrofit the landscape lighting from dusk till dawn to being smart lights).

I also have used a couple of actual light switches that replaced the previous light switch. A bit more involved (just need to make sure to wire the neutral), but not much. I used the switch replacement for the porch light and the outside garage lights.

 

[rkwhyte2]

I think I will be adding a switch for my porch light because the LED bulbs don't last long when they are upside down. The heat fries the electronics rather quickly.

 

[88E30M50]

Happy Day! FedEx dropped off a 1k rounds of Norma white box 9mm ammo. AmmoShopOnline.com has 9mm in stock for about $330 a case. That’s about as low as I’ve seen it in a while and they have free shipping on orders over $200.

 

[88E30M50]

I think I will be adding a switch for my porch light because the LED bulbs don't last long when they are upside down. The heat fries the electronics rather quickly.

That’s a good thing to know

 

[hANNAbONE]

RustyHornet - I am praying for all good things.!!

keep us posted.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

The line directly preceding this is exactly what I was thinking of.

 

[Leadeye]

That’s a good thing to know

I thought the same thing.

 

[mcapo]

Some new leather for a surplus CZ.

 

[churchmouse]

Still looking through gun stuff.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Some new leather for a surplus CZ.

 

[gmcttr]

Hoping all is good for RustyHornet and family.

 

[88E30M50]

I just dropped off my G21 at USDS for consignment. That leaves just 1 G***k in the collection.

 

[mcapo]

I just dropped off my G21 at USDS for consignment. That leaves just 1 G***k in the collection.

To think that I have more G***ks than you makes me feel like I need a shower... Please don't tell mouse.

I wouldn't mind a fairly priced Gen2 G19 but I may have missed the boat on fairly priced...

CZ...

 

[churchmouse]

To think that I have more G***ks than you makes me feel like I need a shower... Please don't tell mouse.

I wouldn't mind a fairly priced Gen2 G19 but I may have missed the boat on fairly priced...

CZ...

 

[Born2vette]

Some new leather for a surplus CZ.

Is that the lined or basic holster. Have never invested in one of their holsters, how do you like it so far (I know it likely needs broken in).

 

[T-DOGG]

Evening folks

Back home from a week full of work travel to the very liberal part of Wisconsin. Glad to be back home in the Hoosier state.

 

[ChrisK]

Evening folks

Back home from a week full of work travel to the very liberal part of Wisconsin. Glad to be back home in the Hoosier state.

Hopefully you take a very long shower to remove any liberalism that might have gotten on you….

 

[Bennettjh]

Evening folks

Back home from a week full of work travel to the very liberal part of Wisconsin. Glad to be back home in the Hoosier state.

Been wondering where you've been. Always feels good to be home.