Welcome to Ozuye!

On this page, we explain the smart home options available in Ozuye. Most things are voice controlled using Siri. To use Siri, you have to be in the Great Room (or raise your voice enough from other rooms so Siri can hear you in the Great Room.) All commands start with “Hey Siri” followed by whatever you want to control or ask.

Hot Tub

A new Hot Tub deck with was installed late 2021. When you arrive, the temperature should be at 95F. The controls on the tub are easy; press and hold the unlock button (top left) until the control panel unlocks. then use the up/down keys to set the temperature. The bottom key controls the jets. Note that using the jets will cool the water faster, and when outside temperatures are low, the tub may not reach its maximum temperature of 104F.
Please mind your step as you walk towards or from the Spa Deck to the main deck (There is a one inch height difference at the corner between the two decks)
When you exit the tub, please set the temperature back to 95F and put the cover back on so that it will be ready for use quickly.

Lighting

There are 10 lights that Siri can control. Let’s start with the Great Room:

Table Lights.

 This is the lamp over the dining table. It has two lights, so use lights (plural) to control both at the same time. These lights can be dimmed. For example, use “Hey Siri, switch table lights  to 20%”  Note that the controller right next to the front door also controls this light, and allows to set the color temperature too, from warm cosy light to cold work light.

Bar Lights.

There are three lights over the bar. They can be controlled all at once and can be dimmed. For example, use “Hey Siri, bar lights on” or “Hey Siri, switch bar lights to 20%”. Each light has an individual name; from left to right they are “Pecan Porter”, “Devil’s Backbone” and “Blood & Honey”. So you can set the individual light by using their name, for example; “Hey Siri, Blood & Honey 5%” The bar lights can also be controlled by the square dimmer next to the bar on the kitchen side.

Smart Mirror & WiFi info

Although not really a light, the smart mirror in Ozuye will light up when you are in front of it. It will show you the time, date, a local weather forecast, events and can provide additional information that is controlled by the owner. You can also find the Wifi name and password there and a link to the guestbook. The WiFi was upgraded late 2021 to high speed fiber and has 250Mb up and down speed, so it is suitable for any purpose.
There should be no need to touch the router, but if for some reason you do have to, it is located under the table.

Wall Light

In the corner, next to the couch, is a small wall light with a special candle led bulb, with 99 leds that together give the effect of an actual flame. It can only be switched on or off. For example, use “Hey Siri, Wall Light Off”

Fan Lights

The upstairs fan has two lights that illuminate upstairs and the stairs. Like the table lamp, it holds two bulbs, so use lights (plural) to control them. This light can be dimmed. For example use “Hey Siri, Fan switch fan Lights to 100%”. Note that they can also be set by the round controller at the bottom of the stairs. This controller also allows you to choose the color temperature, from warm to cool.

Deck Light

The deck light (above the door) is automatically scheduled to switch on as dusk, and off at 11:45 PM. But you can also control it using Siri. This light can be dimmed. For example, say “Hey Siri, Deck light 40%”. The round switch high up next to the door also controls the deck light.

Master Bedroom Light

The ceiling lamp in the Master Bedroom can be controlled by Siri. It can be dimmed. For example, say “Hey Siri, Master Bedroom 30%”. The light is also controlled by the round dimmer near the door inside the bedroom. Note that if you want to use Siri to control this light, Siri (who is in the Great Room) has to be able to hear you.

Music

Siri can play music. Just say something like “Hey Siri, play ….” to start the music of your choice. You can skip songs by saying “Hey Siri, next!” The volume can be controlled by percentage or using “up” or “down”. For example, say “Hey Siri, volume up”. Note that you can also pause and start the music by tapping on the HomePod, that is located on the tree in the Great Room. The volume controls light up as you tap them but since Apple messed up with an update, do not work, so use “Hey Siri, Volume  30%” to set the volume . The HomePod is linked to an Apple Music subscription, so has millions of songs.

Other Siri options

Siri can be asked simple questions like “Hey Siri, give me a weather forecast” or “Hey Siri, is Baja barbecue shack open tonight?” (Baja barbecue shack is only 10 minutes away at the Marina at Canyon lake, and is recommended, especially on weekends during the summer, as there will be live music playing.) From Stallion Springs, take a left and after the Canyon Lake High School, take a right. At the traffic lights, take a left and after you pass BrookShire Brothers (the nearest supermarket) take a right to goto the Marina. Signs will guide you from there.On Tuesdays they are closed. In winter time, or during bad weather, check if they are open before you go. They can be reached at (830) 935-3122.

HD TV with Samsung TV Plus, Netflix and Prime.

A Samsung Smart TV is located on the fireplace.  The TV has a Netflix and Amazon Prime account, so feel free to use that or sign in with your own. Note that the TV is mounted onto the fireplace, but the fireplace itself is on wheels and can be rotated to get a better view from either the bar or the couch.

Bathroom

The bathroom has double sinks, a large and comfortable tub and a rain shower. The Big Bend backdrop makes this bathroom unique. Mind your step when the tile floor is wet. After using the rain shower, please use the wiper to remove excess water to the drain.

Climate Control

The Great Room and Master Bedroom have an independent Split climate control. Use the remote to set a temperature. Both have a silent mode for nearly silent operation, and a Turbo mode, that is useful in Winter time to quickly warm up a room. Please switch off the AC’s when you leave Ozuye, or in Winter set the great Room Climate control to 62F.

In winter times, when temperatures drop, getting the temperature downstairs up can be more easily achieved by switching on the fan at low speed, forcing hot air down. Late 2021 an air recirculation vent was installed. The control is located to the right side of the stove and has 6 speeds. If it’s cold, use a speed of 1 or higher. If it’s hot, switch it off, as it will pump hot air from the ceiling back down the floor.

Upstairs

Upstairs is private and for owner use only. Please note that visiting upstairs will trigger a silent alarm and will inform the owner.

Questions or Issues

If you have any urgent questions or issues, please contact Hill Country Premier Lodging at 512 – 847 7460. If you want to leave some feedback to the owner or make suggestions, please use the form at Ozuye.com/guestbook  

Thank you for choosing Ozuye and enjoy your stay!