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Smarter Ventilation with the Apollo AIR-1
Every time I cook on our gas stove, I switch on the kitchen vent—because lighting the burner immediately releases combustion byproducts into the room. Proper ventilation is key, and I...
Smarter Ventilation with the Apollo AIR-1
Every time I cook on our gas stove, I switch on the kitchen vent—because lighting the burner immediately releases combustion byproducts into the room. Proper ventilation is key, and I...
Announcing Dongle Jungle's Partnership with Apo...
We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Apollo Automation as we continue into 2025. Apollo Automation is respected for its open‐source smart home sensors that prioritize privacy, and we...
Announcing Dongle Jungle's Partnership with Apo...
We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Apollo Automation as we continue into 2025. Apollo Automation is respected for its open‐source smart home sensors that prioritize privacy, and we...
The Top Improvements in Home Assistant 2025.6
Home Assistant 2025.6 is here, and at Dongle Jungle we’re excited to explore what this new update brings for the Home Assistant community. In this post we break down the key...
The Top Improvements in Home Assistant 2025.6
Home Assistant 2025.6 is here, and at Dongle Jungle we’re excited to explore what this new update brings for the Home Assistant community. In this post we break down the key...
What's Needed to Start with Home Assistant
If you're ready to dive into the world of Home Assistant, you'll want to gather a few essentials. In this post, we’ll walk you through the hardware and installation process...
What's Needed to Start with Home Assistant
If you're ready to dive into the world of Home Assistant, you'll want to gather a few essentials. In this post, we’ll walk you through the hardware and installation process...
Creating a Smart Sleep Mode for Your Home
Sleep! It's so important, but more than once, my automations have woken me up in the middle of the night with unintended light effects or by playing music that was...
Creating a Smart Sleep Mode for Your Home
Sleep! It's so important, but more than once, my automations have woken me up in the middle of the night with unintended light effects or by playing music that was...
Unboxing and Installing the Elevated Sensors' B...
Step by step instructions for installing and calibrating the bed occupancy sensor from Elevated Sensors on a California King bed. This nifty device can help track whether someone is using...
Unboxing and Installing the Elevated Sensors' B...
Step by step instructions for installing and calibrating the bed occupancy sensor from Elevated Sensors on a California King bed. This nifty device can help track whether someone is using...