<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Room & Router]]></title><description><![CDATA[Room Router]]></description><link>https://www.renearmijo.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:29:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.renearmijo.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Where to put a mesh Wi-Fi node, and why the dead zone is usually the wrong place]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wireless node needs a strong link back to the network. Place it partway toward the dead zone, then test the rooms you actually use.]]></description><link>https://www.renearmijo.com/post/mesh-wifi-node-placement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f86c71c3-20dc-424d-99a4-ff1679d87fef</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:06:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rene Armijo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart plugs and energy monitoring: what to measure, and what the readings miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use a week of careful readings to understand a suitable device, while keeping electrical ratings, measurement limits and real household needs in view.]]></description><link>https://www.renearmijo.com/post/smart-plug-energy-monitoring-measurement-limits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">049a42db-ab54-40cc-a9ea-e2c9d654e1ee</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:06:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rene Armijo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving home with smart devices: a reset and handover checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A room-by-room handover plan that separates physical devices, account ownership, stored data and recurring bills, without sharing personal passwords.]]></description><link>https://www.renearmijo.com/post/moving-smart-home-device-reset-handover-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">30d916ba-ff1b-47be-8b67-93d19649d7c9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:06:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rene Armijo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will your smart home work when the internet goes down?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local control may survive an internet outage, while voice, notifications, and remote access can fail. Check each function before relying on it.]]></description><link>https://www.renearmijo.com/post/smart-home-internet-outage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9ce163c2-1c9b-4130-8c26-ac776ba03102</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:06:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rene Armijo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The real cost of a smart-home device: subscriptions, hubs and support life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical way to compare the purchase price with the services, extra hardware and support life your household will actually need.]]></description><link>https://www.renearmijo.com/post/smart-home-device-total-cost-subscriptions-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e88510cd-9c1f-4a0f-b224-ab4415421a29</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:06:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rene Armijo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow Wi-Fi? Diagnose the problem before buying a new router]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compare the same device near your router, in the problem room, and over Ethernet to find the weak link before spending money.]]></description><link>https://www.renearmijo.com/post/slow-wifi-diagnosis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">33185618-c3ce-445f-b44d-a568a49642cd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:37:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rene Armijo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watts vs. kilowatt-hours: calculate what a device costs to run]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple formula, three worked examples and a practical worksheet for estimating electricity costs without confusing power with energy.]]></description><link>https://www.renearmijo.com/post/watts-kilowatt-hours-device-running-cost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26907d48-b75c-4218-b851-8d529f83289c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:37:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rene Armijo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matter, Thread and Wi-Fi: what you actually need before buying a smart device]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check your preferred app, the device's network type, and the features you need. Matter compatibility is only part of the buying decision.]]></description><link>https://www.renearmijo.com/post/matter-thread-wifi-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">89227dfe-79a9-462a-8942-d91b43f00b3f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:37:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Rene Armijo</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>