The I'm Trying Podcast
By Dan Harris
The I'm Trying PodcastMar 24, 2023
Episode 35: Bye Bye Insteon!
Today's episode is an update of what is new in my home automation and what I'm hoping maybe I can get the CFO approval to do this summer!
If you want to support me so I can keep buying these tools and gadgets and give my money to more home automation companies...
Here is a link to my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
Please share the podcast and talk about me to your friends or reach out and tell me what you think!
RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/55b283c4/podcast/rss
Twitter - @ImTryingDan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries! Also check out Everything Avatar, where me and my niece do episode reviews for Avatar the Last Airbender!
Episode 34: Huh? A New Podcast Already? Go Go Kasa and Aqara!
Today's episode is an update of what is new in my home automation and what am I now doing with Insteon since its back up and running!
If you want to support me so I can keep buying these tools and gadgets and give my money to more home automation companies...
Here is a link to my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
Please share the podcast and talk about me to your friends or reach out and tell me what you think!
RSS Feed - The I'm Trying Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
Twitter - @ImTryingDan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries! Also check out Everything Avatar, where me and my niece do episode reviews for Avatar the Last Airbender!
At first if you don't succeed, try again, and again! Kasa in da house!
Today's episode is an update of what is new in my home automation and what am I now doing with Insteon since its back up and running!
If you want to support me so I can keep buying these tools and gadgets and give my money to more home automation companies...
Here is a link to my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
Please share the podcast and talk about me to your friends or reach out and tell me what you think!
RSS Feed - The I'm Trying Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
Twitter - @ImTryingDan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries! Also check out Everything Avatar, where me and my niece do episode reviews for Avatar the Last Airbender!
Aqara on the rise and I'm trying a new switch!
Today's episode is an update of what is new in my home automation and what am I now doing with Insteon since its back up and running!
If you want to support me so I can keep buying these tools and gadgets and give my money to Wyze...
Here is a link to my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
Please share the podcast and talk about me to your friends or reach out and tell me what you think!
RSS Feed - The I'm Trying Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
Twitter - @ImTryingDan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries! Also check out Everything Avatar, where me and my niece do episode reviews for Avatar the Last Airbender!
Home Assistant For The Save? After Insteon Ghosts Everyone!
Today's episode is on Home Assistant looking to help those that run Insteon products.
Hey Insteon users! - Home Assistant (home-assistant.io)
If you want to support me so I can keep buying these tools and gadgets and give my money to Wyze...
Here is a link to my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
Please share the podcast and talk about me to your friends or reach out and tell me what you think!
RSS Feed - The I'm Trying Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
Twitter - @ImTryingDan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries! Also check out Everything Avatar, where me and my niece do episode reviews for Avatar the Last Airbender!
Wyze has a 1 press, 2 press, 3 press, Hold!
Today's episode is all about the new Wyze Switch
I have it set up to do a couple cool things in my office.
If you want to support me so I can keep buying these tools and gadgets and give my money to Wyze...
Here is a link to my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
Please share the podcast and talk about me to your friends or reach out and tell me what you think!
RSS Feed - The I'm Trying Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
Twitter - @ImTryingDan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries! Also check out Everything Avatar, where me and my niece do episode reviews for Avatar the Last Airbender!
Episode 29: I'm Trying to be Wyze enough to do more podcasts!
New for 2022... Happy New Year!!!
Just a quick update on a few of the Wyze products I've used and Home Automation updates.
Until then give me some support so I can buy more of these gadgets and do more reviews! Wyze is cheap, but it still costs... lol :)
Seriously if you'd like to give there is a link from anchor or to my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
Please share the podcast and talk about me to your friends or reach out and tell me what you think!
RSS Feed - The I'm Trying Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
Twitter - @ImTryingDan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries! Also check out Everything Avatar, where me and my niece do episode reviews for Avatar the Last Airbender!
Episode 28: No Time Like the Present Cause I'm Wyze!!
Finally another episode!!!
LifeHackster on Youtube - (2) Wyze Cam Public Hotel WiFi Setup Update Using Mini Travel Router - GL-AR150 - YouTube
Until then give me some support so I can buy more of these gadgets and do more reviews!
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
RSS Feed - The I'm Trying Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
Twitter - @ImTryingDan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries!
Look Who's Back, Back Again! Wyze and Home Updates
Wyze Cam v3, Am I a Wyze Fanboy?
Wyze Cam v3
What are your feelings on going to YouTube?
Until then give me some support so I can buy more of these gadgets and do more reviews!
www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
RSS Feed - imtryingdan.podbean.com/
Twitter - @imtryingdan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries!
Wyze Cam V2 Unboxing and Setup
Garage Storage... Finally!!
Jay Bates Wasted Space Garage Storage Shelves - 202
I had to change mine up a little add some cross bar support underneath the plywood utilizing pocket holes and then I sanded my exposed corner.
Tools I used for this project....
Circular Saw
Speed Square (Not quite good at using to make straight cuts with) might need to look at the Kreg Square-Cut
Measuring tape
Saw horses
Kreg Rip Cut
Kreg Jig K5
Dewalt Palm Sander
Ryobi Drills and Impact Drill
Silicone Glue Brush
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Twitter - @imtryingdan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries!
www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
Stay Home Stay Safe!
I'm terrible at following through with plans! (hate on me now for promises from last Episode)
What life is like for me and how I'm keeping myself Entertained in the current state of the world!
MASSIVE MAJOR NEWS ON A 1ST FOR THE PODCAST!!!!
RSS Feed - imtryingdan.podbean.com/
Twitter - @imtryingdan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries!
Tell your friends and family, bring on the subs!!! You can find both pods on your favorite podcast aggregator!
Be a Patron! Help support me and dare me to do more!
www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
New Year and New Ideas
Where have i beeen for the last 4 months?
Am I back to stay?
These questions and more are answered in the lasted pod!
An old segment gets a comeback!
RSS Feed - imtryingdan.podbean.com/
Twitter - @imtryingdan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV shows and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries!
www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
Ring Doorbell... Amazon Prime Deal or No Deal?
Sold at Amazon HERE
Blink XT2 Indoor/Outdoor Cameras
Also sold at Amazon Click Here
Contact me or leave feedback
RSS Feed - imtryingdan.podbean.com/
Twitter - @imtryingdan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The Prime Time Review Podcast found as The PTR Show where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries!
www.patreon.com/ImTryingPodcast
Episode 20: Amazon Prime Day
Interview of a YouTuber; fans of Dance Moms join the ride!
Go subscribe to her channel and give her some likes on her videos!
First for me coming up with questions and using the new podcasting gear I talked about in the last show.
How do you think the interview went? Give me feedback and let me know!
RSS Feed - imtryingdan.podbean.com/
Twitter - @imtryingdan
Gmail - imtryingdan@gmail.com
Or listen to my other podcast The Prime Time Review Podcast found as The PTR Show (https://anchor.fm/theptrshow) where me and my buddy Brian talk about and discuss TV and Movies that we've watched recently as well as news/rumors in both industries!
New Equipment and Ready for a Surprise!
Lawn Care Woes and Stringify No More!
Insteon! Take Me Away!
Family Trip to Chicago
Shedd Aquarium - www.sheddaquarium.org/
American Girl Store - www.americangirl.com/retail/chicago.html
Chicago Dog - www.facebook.com/kimandcarloshotdogs/
Deep Dish Pizza/Italian Beef Sandwich (Giordano's) - giordanos.com/
RSS Feed - imtryingdan.podbean.com
Give me feedback: imtryingdan@gmail.com or on Twitter @ImTryingDan
Check out my other podcast ThePTRShow anchor.fm/theptrshow
Big Announcement!
New Episodes of the I'm Trying Podcast coming soon!
Next week search your favorite podcast aggregator for The PTR Show (Prime Time Review).
Feedback of any kind is always welcome...
ImTryingDan@gmail.com
ThePTRShow@gmail.com
RSS Feed - imtryingdan.podbean.com/
DC and Marvel rule the Television!
Great News, we had a 1st!
- Serial - Season 3
TV Watched
- Million Little Things - on ABC - Single Parents - on ABC - New Magnum PI - on CBS - CW Shows (Flash, Arrow, and stared All American - Making a Murder Part 2 - on Netflix - Walking Dead - on AMC
DC Universe - Titans
Movies Watched
- Maze Runner: The Death Cure - IT- Space Cowboys
How do you do a 2 or more person podcast? - Skype? - Google Hangouts? - Mixer?
RSS Feed - imtryingdan.podbean.com/
Too Much TV and I Want to Bring On Guest Host
Serial - Season 3
TV
Ballers - on HBO
Maniac - on Netflix
Million Little Things - on ABC
Single Parents - on ABC
New Show redo of Magnum PI - on CBS
CW Shows are back (Flash, Arrow, LofT, and All American)
Making a Murder - Part 2
Walking Dead
DC Universe
Titans (episodes 1-3)
Movies
Arrival
Antman and the Wasp - SPOILER ALERT about extra scene and discussion
Game Night
Where or when do you have time to do the things you love to do?
Bring on Brian!!!
FEEDBACK..... Imtryingdan@gmail.com
RSS Feed - imtryingdan.podbean.com/
On iTunes, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Google Music
Ready Player One and lots of NEW TV!
Wow 10 Episodes! Catch Up Time
Made it to 10 Episodes - THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
Insteon Sensors and Light Switches - www.smarthome.com
Quinclorac 75 DF - www.domyown.com/quinclorac-75-df-p-16573.html
Surfactant - www.domyown.com/nonionic-surfactant-for-herbicides-p-1771.html?rrec=true
YouTubers I'm Trying for Lawn Care hints, tips, and guidance
Ryan Knorr Lawn Care - www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmz1qSJjvBPluouoOj1Qkg
Lawn Care Nut Channel - www.youtube.com/user/LawnCareMidwest
Connor Ward Channel - www.youtube.com/user/steviessmith
Insteon Additions and Football is Back!
Insteon Sensors and Light Switches - www.smarthome.com
Quinclorac 75 DF - www.domyown.com/quinclorac-75-df-p-16573.html
Surfactant - www.domyown.com/nonionic-surfactant-for-herbicides-p-1771.html?rrec=true
Ballers and Hard Knocks - HBOGO.com
Microsoft Changes Its Mind... Again!
Watching Movies
Microsoft Movies and TV goes back to Movies Anywhere?
EGO Lawn Equipment and Lawn Care
egopowerplus.com/
Ryan Knorr Lawn Care - www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmz1qSJjvBPluouoOj1Qkg
Lawn Care Nut Channel - www.youtube.com/user/LawnCareMidwest
Connor Ward Channel - www.youtube.com/user/steviessmith
I also spent some time watching a few movies and a little TV!