Ois & Nix

Unfortunately, the Himedia H8 media box does not have an built-in microphone. If you want to use Google Voice Search and OK Google commands, you have to connect a webcam. I used a Logitech C270 . The webcam was automatically detected by the H8 and the OK Google command was immediately working after activating it in the Google Now launcher settings. According to other blogs/forums, other Logitech webcams should also be supported by the Himedia H8. Voice control can be extremely powerful if you combine it with Tasker, AutoVoice and AutoInput. You could command your LED lights or your music easily. See also  Start Spotify radio with shortcut .

I already had some Milight bulbs and wanted to extend my setup with a LED strip. In the beginning it was a bit unclear to me which LED strip to buy, but it looks like you can use various different ones. Make sure that the right AC/DC adapter is already included. I went for a very cheap alternative on Aliexpress:  Foxaon Bread 5050 LED Strip 5M 300Led SMD RGB 60LED/M Epistar SMD Lamps DC12V Non-Waterproof flexible light Lighting 5M/Roll  - be aware that this is only RGB and not RGBW! You also need the Milight controller for LED strips . Once you receive both parts, you have to cut off one end of the LED strip to be able to connect it to the Milight controller. A short manual is included, so that should not be a problem. One thing for testing is important though: When you switch on the RGB LED strip via a Milight remote control, make sure you activate any color other than white. White will not work on the RGB strip. The LED strip is on, but you don't see it because whit...

I recently bought a set of Milight (aka Limitless LED, Mi-Light, Easybulb) bulbs including the Wifi bridge. It is really easy to configure and a great value for money. Goal: Since I am operating a CR11S Android box, I thought it would be great to control my lights with the box. The website  http://www.limitlessled.com/dev gives you an overview of commands you can send to the box via UDP. What you need: Milight bulbs + wifi controller Android device (e.g. CR11S) Tasker  UDP Sender How it is done: I have two bulbs in the living room (group 1 and 2) and one in my bed room (group 3) and I've set up the following things: The perfect light for watching TV Switch group 1 off, set group 2 to orange and start Netflix Tasker XML file: PerfectTVLight.xml Good night Switch on group 3 and group 1, wait for 7 minutes then turn off group 1, 2 and put the Android box into standby. Tasker XML file: GoodNight.xml Good morning - Sunrise alarm clock / Wake Up Light Sw...

I have both, but I must say I would definitely recommend using warm white in places like the living room or bed room. Even if it is not that bright (I am using the 9W RGBW warm white), it gives you a way nicer atmosphere than the cold white. I have one cold white 9W RGBW in my office, but always switch to a color because I don't like the... hm.. how should I put it... coldness of the cold white. :)