Category: Smart home

  • Grand Re-Opening October 2024!

    Grand Re-Opening October 2024!

    Grand Re-Opening October 2024! Lithgow Technology Services + MacMason = LithGeek! Serving the greater Blue Mountains and gateway to the rural west of NSW – and beyond – LithGeek provides bespoke retail, repair and computer literacy training for all tech levels and interests.  From teaching elders how to spot and avoid scams to custom-building high-end…

  • Testing out smart plugs

    Smart plugs what to get. When I first set up our Mac Repair Shop in the shed behind my house, I quickly realized how chilly it could get. Needing a way to warm the space before even stepping outside, I explored various options. Timers were an option, but they often proved overly complex. That’s when…

  • Smart home hub what to you need?

    When setting up your smart home you will need to plan all your devices. While everyone is talking about the lights and power adapters what you really need to focus on first is your HUB. When I first started trying to make my shop smart I got some smart switches from Grid Connect. (Bunnings sells…

  • Making a smart home and what do you need?

    The term “smart” gets tossed around a lot these days, often to describe anything slightly intelligent. But when it comes to smart homes, we’re talking about something more than just convenience. This series of blog posts, including today’s introduction, will dive deep into transforming your home and perhaps your business—like we’ve done with our shop…