John Goughenour

About The Author

John is currently a VP at one of the world's largest wealth management firms, where he works as a computer engineer. John was also a sergeant in the United States Army, serving multiple combat tours to the Middle East.

John has been a Smart Home Enthusiast for the past eight years and is the founder of thisoldsmarthome.com.

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Announce Dryer is Done

The ‘Announce Dryer is Done Automation’ is a valuable enhancement for any smart home. It utilizes a smart plug with power monitoring to transform a regular clothes dryer into a…

Required Devices

  • Smart Plugs
  • Contact Sensors
  • Voice Assistant

MQTT Integration

MQTT Integration MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight and efficient messaging protocol that provides a publish-subscribe communication model. The MQTT broker can be installed on all most any…

Requirements

  • Custom Integrations

Announce Washer is Done

“Announce Washer is Done Automation” marks a revolutionary step in smart home technology. By utilizing a power-monitoring smart plug, it effortlessly upgrades a regular washing machine into an intelligent appliance.…

Required Devices

  • Smart Plugs
  • Voice Assistant

Welcome Home

“Welcome Home Automation” is more than just a fun gadget; it’s an experience that adds a personal touch to your smart home. This delightful automation works seamlessly with your smart…

Required Devices

  • Smart Locks
  • Voice Assistant

Life360

Life360 is a family locator app for keeping your loved ones safe. The Life360 integration connects your smart home hub to your Life360 account. This integration can detect your family’s…

Requirements

  • Life360 Service

Announce Dryer is Done

The ‘Announce Dryer is Done Automation’ is a valuable enhancement for any smart home. It utilizes a smart plug with power monitoring to transform a regular clothes dryer into a…

Required Devices

  • Smart Plugs
  • Contact Sensors
  • Voice Assistant

MQTT Integration

MQTT Integration MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight and efficient messaging protocol that provides a publish-subscribe communication model. The MQTT broker can be installed on all most any…

Requirements

  • Custom Integrations

Announce Washer is Done

“Announce Washer is Done Automation” marks a revolutionary step in smart home technology. By utilizing a power-monitoring smart plug, it effortlessly upgrades a regular washing machine into an intelligent appliance.…

Required Devices

  • Smart Plugs
  • Voice Assistant

Welcome Home

“Welcome Home Automation” is more than just a fun gadget; it’s an experience that adds a personal touch to your smart home. This delightful automation works seamlessly with your smart…

Required Devices

  • Smart Locks
  • Voice Assistant

Life360

Life360 is a family locator app for keeping your loved ones safe. The Life360 integration connects your smart home hub to your Life360 account. This integration can detect your family’s…

Requirements

  • Life360 Service