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Re: Making a dumb light switch smart with ESPHome and Home Assistant

Jonathan — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:11:36 -0000

I don't have the pro but the regular caseta and had a similar issue. I reset the hub and just added my lights again. it was only 4 devices at the time so not too painful, but ...

Re: Google’s Pixelbook is wasted on Chrome OS

Jonathan — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 15:46:03 -0000

disagree. It's a surprisingly powerful system and it's become my main work machine. Needed to use the Mac once since switching to view embedded media in a powerpoint that gets eaten on conversion, but otherwise this has been a great purchase. There are certainly cheaper options,but this device can keep up with everything (apps and a ton of tabs) without issue.

Re: Google’s Pixelbook is wasted on Chrome OS

Jonathan — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 20:41:07 -0000

I've been loving the Pixelbook since getting it. I use it all day for work and it's been terrific. It's light, fast and super responsive. A key benefit is ChromeOS which is snappy, carries a minimal overhead and basically just gets out of the way. My macbookpro is in a drawer at the office ... I do use Windows at home on occasion but spend almost all my time in Chrome anyway.

Re: Google Allo adds Selfie clips and group chat controls to kick out, ban members

Jonathan — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 07:39:43 -0000

SMS integration must be coming in the next version ... sigh.

Re: Feature Request: Even at version 20, Google Allo is still missing these 5 basic features

Jonathan — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 17:05:45 -0000

Think Google has prioritized sharing photos with links from the Photos service. Being online to connect with the web and only allowing one computer to be live at once is pretty annoying ... But that there is no sms integration is the worst offender preventing Allo from becoming a default service.

Re: With Google Assistant, IFTTT and Belkin’s WeMo, I’ve automated my garage door

Jonathan — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:24:07 -0000

I can't defend myQ. Agree.

Wink however provides a simple way to link it all together and share alerts so one less place to go and it works well enough for my needs. I just needed a controller.

Re: With Google Assistant, IFTTT and Belkin’s WeMo, I’ve automated my garage door

Jonathan — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 17:09:45 -0000

Currently cannot use Home or Alexa. Chamberlain pulled back their API I believe but it should be coming back. What I do get however are notifications if the door has been open for tool long and with a swipe through on the notification, I can close it right up.

Re: With Google Assistant, IFTTT and Belkin’s WeMo, I’ve automated my garage door

Jonathan — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 09:24:40 -0000

An easier and cleaner solution with simple notification is just to use the Chamberlain MyQ device and link it through Wink. You can control two doors and get notifications this way ... Wink manages the rules on the door open status.

Re: Wink Hub 2 review: Powerful home automation made approachable and fun

Jonathan — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:46:09 -0000

Do yourself a favor and keeps lights at the switch level. I've had the original Wink hub for a long time and it works well most of the time but if you limit the number of points of potential failure it will work much more smoothly ... switches and outlets are easy to install and control multiple lights at the room or zone level rather than bulb groups which can actually require a reset (yes a lightbulb reset) if you go the other way and things get messed up.

Re: Mercedes and Kia add new Android Auto models

Jonathan — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 22:41:20 -0000

Android Auto definitely works in the 2017 MB GLS.

Re: React To Your Notifications On PC With New Quick-Action Support | Pushbullet Blog

Jonathan — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 09:34:00 -0000

Is there a way to mirror the clearing of notifications across android devices? I love being able to act on things on the computer, but would love to NOT have to then clear those things from my tablet after managing the phone remotely.

Re: The Yellow Jersey of Bicycle Artists

Jonathan — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:52:49 -0000

when is this actually going to be released?

Re: Setting up a Minecraft server on Google Compute Engine

Jonathan — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 19:24:07 -0000

totally worked! weird .. but adding those server tags seems to have fixed. I flushed everything and started fresh today and it worked!

Re: Setting up a Minecraft server on Google Compute Engine

Jonathan — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:19:47 -0000

I've got this running thanks to your very helpful write-up! I can't however get my clients to connect to the server which is driving me crazy. The ports are open for 25565 (tcp and even udp) but I cannot get a Mac or a mobile device to connect and play. Any thoughts on the best / easiest way to enable the firewall or port forwarding? thanks in advance!

Re: Organize a Group Ride or Run with Your Club

Jonathan — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 08:32:17 -0000

when can we expect to see this in the mobile apps? Be great for notifications when rides are set up and for the leader to know who's in etc

Re: How Google Play Newsstand Could Rule the News

Jonathan — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 19:40:48 -0000

one thing that's pretty seriously broken is sharing. The links look fine, but cannot be clicked by anyone else.

Adding a web entry point would go a very long way as well.

Re: Bakes Bread BIG & BIGGER Giveaway!

Jonathan — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:28:35 -0000

Just pre-ordered on Amazon (you can thank Brian). Looking forward to a full exploration ... working through both Celiac and a legume allergy in our house so anything that's delicious and safe for everyone is a huge win!

Re: No Early iPhone 5 Upgrade for You … or Me

Jonathan — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:50:16 -0000

On the AT&T site which I just had a chance to check vs Apple which is where I got that chart, I found this:

"Good news! You qualify for early iPhone upgrade at a higher price. A full discounted upgrade may be available on 05/08/2013."

clicking through I am seeing:

Apple iPhone 4 << NOT the 4S though it is also available for more money.
8GB
$250.99

I already have a 4S, how is that a logical upgrade?

Re: No Early iPhone 5 Upgrade for You … or Me

Jonathan — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:45:13 -0000

that's the discount? according to AT&T who I spoke to today I am not eligible for an upgrade. That said, I think there's a second tier upgrade which is partial and perhaps that is the price I am potentially being offered here.

Re: No Early iPhone 5 Upgrade for You … or Me

Jonathan — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:09:51 -0000

It's certainly possible for AT&T to offer an early upgrade which would be like prior iPhone releases ...

With VZ or another carrier, the ETF would be potentially substantial for them to absorb, but over a longer period of time it should work in their favor. I've been with ATT for about a decade - maybe more. Our current plan is two iphones and an iPad with 4G data and additionally there are a few kids getting older who would also eventually join in on a family plan. I don't know the split between single and shared plans typically ... but shared should be a nice bonus.

Re: Android Sharing

Jonathan — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:18:03 -0000

jump to top is sorely missing ...

I recall the Newton "soup" which was amazing in it's time. Hard to believe no one else picked up on that as things evolved along.

Re: 2012 Pawling Mountain Road Race Report

Jonathan — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:56:10 -0000

Ralph - my pleasure! It's a great event ... my time was also my best for the route which is a great sign we did some good work!

Re: IRL: Fujifilm X-Pro1, Garmin Edge 200 and Otterbox's Universal Defender case, revisited

Jonathan — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:01:16 -0000

Give Strava a shot for tracking your Garmin data ... it's a great system for seeing all the data come to life. I use the 500 with quite a few more fields, but it's really excellent regardless.

Re: Keeping track of everything?

Jonathan — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:35:41 -0000

just signed up ... the interface is less than stellar though the good ol' reader shortcut keys seem to navigate you around easily enough. not seeing mobile view is not good either ... that's critical for me. Are you using this as your primary reader these days?

Re: Keeping track of everything?

Jonathan — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:36:29 -0000

dropping shared items was a big loss for me too ... the +1 feeds don't work back into reader and it's no longer easy to auto-share. I used to post out quite a bit and easily from Reader and they kiled that too in exchange for a Plus only method. pretty limited in usefulness given the audience differences ... oh well.