Because of this capability, Node. js has a key advantage — the ability to run on a single thread, using non-blocking I/O calls. This allows it to handle tens of thousands of concurrent threads, held in an event loop. It’s … Continue reading →

No. Node JS is not a programming language, but it allows developers to use JavaScript, which is a programming language that allows users to build web applications. This tool is mostly used by programmers who use JavaScript to write Server-Side … Continue reading →

In order to use MQTT you require an MQTT broker. The broker (server) is the central hub of an MQTT network as shown in the diagram below..Use a Cloud Based Sever or Virtual Server. Use a Shared Server Application. Is … Continue reading →

Plain JS apps usually start with the initial UI created on the server (as HTML), whereas React apps start with a blank HTML page, and dynamically create the initial state in JavaScript. React requires you to break your UI into … Continue reading →

Place an Events: all node onto the workspace and edit the node. Click on the pencil icon next to the Server field. Search for a local Home Assistant instance or manually fill in the Base Url. Enter an Access Token … Continue reading →

An MQTT broker is an intermediary entity that enables MQTT clients to communicate. Specifically, an MQTT broker receives messages published by clients, filters the messages by topic, and distributes them to subscribers. Why do we need MQTT broker? Residing on … Continue reading →

There are several benefits of using Node. js, but one of the major reasons why developers and startups are adopting it is because of its benefit of scaling. Startups pretty much look for the capability of scaling when choosing a … Continue reading →

Nest had a top-down culture with only one leader; Google had always been bottom-up. Nest was rigid and dictatorial; Google was more open and collaborative. Google failed to acknowledge how combining two very different mentalities would affect the results of … Continue reading →

It’s called “The Listeners”, and it lets you speak to another voice/voices inside the Echo that, we are to believe, are listening to you and they…umm…seem to have some issues. As you’ll hear in the video, you activate The Listeners … Continue reading →

The general consensus seems to be that Google Assistant is, largely, the most accurate voice assistant. If you’ve got a lot of Apple products, of course Siri is the best and for overall compatibility, you’re best opting for Alexa. Which … Continue reading →

How do I turn off my mi speaker? Just press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the speaker on or off. After pairing your Bluetooth device with the speaker, rotate the top in either direction to raise or lower … Continue reading →

Alexa supports many music services: Amazon Music, Apple Music and Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora, Deezer, SiriusXM, Tidal, and Vevo. Depending on your location, you might find other music services in your Alexa app. What music stations are free on … Continue reading →

Some of its major causes are vehicles, aircraft, industrial machines, loudspeakers, crackers, etc. Some other appliances also contribute to noise pollution like television, transistor, radio, etc. when used at high volume. What is the cause of noise? Sound is produced … Continue reading →

The Nest Thermostat E exclusively uses a wireless Thread connection to Heat Link. There is no way to directly wire it to the Heat Link. This is because the thermostat comes with an integrated stand and isn’t designed to be … Continue reading →

Wireless Connection – Google Home – Amazon Echo Download the Google Home app on your tablet or phone and open the App. Go to ‘Settings’ and look for ‘Devices’ Tap ‘Setup” Follow the prompts and test the sound. Select your … Continue reading →