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Documents related to, the system as a whole, the hub or the network. Restarting, updating, maintaining...Home Controls (App, Tablet, Voice)
Any device that is used to control your home. Mobile, touch screen, voice assistant and good old fashioned physical buttons.Heating
Anything relating to heating such as thermostats and heating schedules.Lighting
Anything to do with lighting
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Why We Manage Your Smart Home System for You
At Nifty, we design and install smart home systems that are secure, reliable, and optimised for your needs. To maintain this high standard, we do not allow customers to add devices or make adjustments to the system themselves. Why We Have This Policy ...How to Connect and Use Google Home for Voice Control with Home Assistant
Setting Up Google Home with Home Assistant A Nifty cloud subscription is required to use this service. After subscribing successfully, you will receive a username and password, which you’ll use to log in to the Home Assistant integration within the ...What Voice Assistants Does Nifty Support?
At Nifty, we integrate Home Assistant with two of the most popular voice assistants: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. These voice assistants allow you to control your smart home devices using simple voice commands, making it easier to interact with ...Wireless technologies for smart homes
Introduction When setting up a smart home, choosing the right wireless protocol is essential for ensuring seamless connectivity, reliability, and security. The three most common protocols used in smart home automation are Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Wi-Fi. ...Why Nifty Uses Zwave
At Nifty, we use Z-Wave because it’s a reliable, low-interference, and highly secure wireless protocol tailored for smart home automation. Z-Wave operates on a sub-1GHz frequency, which reduces congestion and ensures stable communication, even in ...
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How to Connect and Use Amazon Alexa for Voice Control with Home Assistant
Setting Up Alexa with Home Assistant A Nifty cloud subscription is required to use this service. After subscribing successfully, you will receive a username and password, which you’ll use to log in to the Home Assistant skill within the Alexa mobile ...How do I turn off all lights at once?
To turn off all the lights in your home when leaving, simply tap the icon of a bulb with a line through it. In the App. 1. Open your app App homepage 2. Scroll down until you see the Bulb icon and the words ‘All lights’. 3. Press the ‘Off button’ If ...Using Voice Control with the Nifty Brain™
The Nifty Brain™ seamlessly integrates with the two leading voice control systems: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. We have found these to be the most reliable and user-friendly options for smart home control. Once set up, your chosen voice ...Ho do I Restart/Reboot the Nifty Brain?
If the system is not functioning correctly, or if a Nifty representative has recommended it, a restart may be required to resolve the issue. As we all know, a good old-fashioned restart often works like magic in fixing technical problems. There are ...How do I replace the system memory chip?
Each smart system contains a memory stick which can be found by lifting the front panel of the Nifty Brain. Replacement procedure: Power OFF the Nifty Brain using the socket located next to it. Remove the memory stick that is installed currently. ...