Troubleshooting a dead ceiling fan is pretty straightforward. It’s a little more frustrating when the fan has an RF remote control. New batteries in the remote are the first thing. This old Casablanca ...

I’ve long considered Lutron Caseta the most elegant and user-friendly HomeKit lighting solution. Lutron makes the wall switch smart and works with standard dimmable bulbs; other solutions put the ...

Because no one wants the hassle of standing up and reaching for a chain every time they want to adjust the fan or light. Some homes have several ceiling fans, so we'll narrow down our recommendation ...

I was pondering possible interfaces between a microcontroller and a 12 or 24V 5015 blower fan. The challenge is that the MCU can only drive 3.3 or 5V, while the blower needs needs a voltage as low as ...

Theoretically, HomeKit supports fans as a smart home accessory. There are some HomeKit ceiling fans already on sale, but what I’ve been holding out for is a HomeKit tower fan for my office.

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