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- True Life: “Where will I find my failure of a robotic vacuum today?”
- “Smart” floor heating
- Is the Hubitat Elevation secure?
- Beginner advice/help/recommendations
- Similar to Kasa smart actions?
- IP Cameras - Opinions on NVRs
- Looking for some help on this camera I purchased from Amazon.
- Is there a current consensus for bestish robot vacs?
- Suggestion for a robot vacuum
- Best Robot Vacuum Under 250$ with Mapping
- Thermostat with wireless sensors.
- Alexa Wake on Lan skill with shutdown support!
- Mozilla Foundation | How smart homes could be wiser - Beyond privacy and security, seek wiser smart home devices (with examples)
- Looking for multi remote outlets
- Opinions on "Run conduit everywhere"
- Is a Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Opener really DIY if an outdoor outlet is no where near the gate?
- Can I make my Harmony remote control my lights?
- Motorized Shades and Smart Devices - any suggestions?
- How I ended up automating my curtains and shouting at my laptop - Luke Bonaccorsi | Frontend NE December 2018
- Script Controlling for WiFi Devices???
- Does smart light bulbs work on other app (not google home)
- Looking to begin converting my home to a smart home. (Advice wanted!)
| True Life: “Where will I find my failure of a robotic vacuum today?” Posted: 21 Nov 2019 04:15 PM PST
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| Is the Hubitat Elevation secure? Posted: 21 Nov 2019 06:08 PM PST Has anyone tested to see what kind of info is being sent back to The company? What kind of security protocols does it have? [link] [comments] | ||
| Beginner advice/help/recommendations Posted: 21 Nov 2019 11:44 PM PST So due to moving into a new place soon i've started researching a bit about what I could do to get up and running and just looking for some guidence and answers to questions. My main goal is to have lights/temperature/cameras controlled by the system and anything extra is a bonus. Currently i'm working with 3x google homes, 2x smart globes, 1x smart powerpoint and have been tinkering with home assistant on a raspberry pi. The new place will also have an aircon unit that is controllable by wifi(simple api that I should pretty easily be able to monitor/plug into). My first questions are relating to raspberry pi/ha. 1) I'm currently running hassbian on the pi as I found it easier to control/install other services, will the machine be ok with other things running in the background or is it normal to leave ha to its own device and run things like pi-hole on another? 2) If i'm using the raspberry pi with ha will I also need to get a hub to control my devices? My aim would be that everything would be neat and tidily controlled in the once place but if I need to spread around a few hubs that shouldn't be an issue(relates to next question) I've been eyeing off some of the aqara/xiaomi smart items as they seem decent for the price, i'd probably mainly be trying to pick up temp sensors/body sensor and maybe cameras/light switch. 3) My understanding is they will require the hub which operates on the zigbee protocol but they are able to be changed to mqtt using zigbee2mqtt? I've read a little into this but nothing more, would this be advised or is just using the hubs the easier way to go? 4) Should I end up going the hub route is there much difference between the aqara vs xiaomi products? I've had a hard time finding much difference between the 2 lines. Final 2 questions, 5) doorbell cameras, is something like ring the best option or are there equivalent solutions that just don't put the same effort into marketing and being everywhere like ring seems to? 6) Simply switching over the panel for a light switch to make it smart seems like the smartest way to go, i've never done any wiring or electrical work, is this something that i'd be able to do or will I need to get in an electrician for this type of thing? And do I need to take note of the country for products like light switches or will most work across the globe? Sorry for all the questions and thanks for any who respond, if there are articles or any extra reading I can do to get a handle on things would love that too! [link] [comments] | ||
| Similar to Kasa smart actions? Posted: 21 Nov 2019 08:07 PM PST Are there any light switches brands that have built in smart actions like kasa without the 3 action limit? I know I can do it with smart things or something similar but I would like to limit the number of services I combine. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 21 Nov 2019 06:50 PM PST At home I've been using the Unifi Video NVR with the 2TB HDD. I really like their software and phone app. It's easy to setup and find recorded events. Aside from setting up Blue Iris on a PC, does anyone have suggestions for stand alone NVRs that you really like or find easy to use? [link] [comments] | ||
| Looking for some help on this camera I purchased from Amazon. Posted: 21 Nov 2019 12:50 PM PST I purchased This camera on Amazon and the instructions seem very vague and not very informational. I set it up last night through the app and the quality seems good for a cheap camera, but I'm a bit confused on the video storage aspect of it. I am able to save video onto my phone when I physically press record through the app and it automatically saves a 6 second clip when motion is detected, but I'm curious about the SD compatibility it mentions on the box. Would the SD card allow me to just press record and leave it recording all the time? The app advertises their version of "cloud storage", but I would rather learn more about the SD card option. There's no slot for the SD and wondering if it's somewhat internal on this device. I don't want to start taking it apart and mess something up. Can you please help me explain the proper use of the SD card in this camera? Thanks [link] [comments] | ||
| Is there a current consensus for bestish robot vacs? Posted: 21 Nov 2019 05:17 PM PST Going to be shopping for a robot vac soon, wondered if there were any standouts currently. Looking in the sun $400ish range. Mopping capabilities would be cool but I'm guessing they don't work too well. We have a concrete floor so even just a medicore job would be helpful. I know they don't really scrub when they mop and it's more a wipe up. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 21 Nov 2019 07:31 AM PST Hello, I'm totally lost in the sea of robot vacuums. I can see that there is a consensus best - the Roborock s5(0). However I think it may be a bit an overkill for a 60 sq m with hard floor and no carpet and pets. Can you please tell me if there is a robot vacuum that costs less than a roborock s5 and has:
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| Best Robot Vacuum Under 250$ with Mapping Posted: 21 Nov 2019 03:59 PM PST As title states I am looking for a Robot Vacuum with in App mapping to map out my apartment to have it go to the designated spot. I currently have an Eufy 30c and it works great but it does not have a mapping option. Not sure if there is one for that price! [link] [comments] | ||
| Thermostat with wireless sensors. Posted: 21 Nov 2019 12:06 PM PST I just tried to install my Honeywell T5 thermostat in my new (to me) house and realized that I only have 3 wires, running from my HVAC unit to my living room where the thermostat is located. I know there are a number of easy solutions to this issue and to be honest , it would be pretty easy to just pull a new wire since the basement has a drop ceiling. That being said, is there a thermostat available that is installed at the HVAC unit and uses remote sensors to collect temperature data? I am wondering not because I necessarily need it but more because I think it might be a neat idea. I rarely use my thermostats physical interface so why not just place a small wireless temp sensor somewhere in the room and interface strictly through an app? [link] [comments] | ||
| Alexa Wake on Lan skill with shutdown support! Posted: 21 Nov 2019 02:49 PM PST The new feature comes to Alexa WoL skill! Now you can get the real status (ON/OFF) of your computers and you can shutdown with this premium functionality. Compatible with windows, mac, linux and raspberry pi! more info: http://www.wolskill.com [link] [comments] | ||
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| Looking for multi remote outlets Posted: 21 Nov 2019 01:21 PM PST As the title says I'm looking for multi remote outlets. I'm looking to have 3 remotes that can control the same outlet. I've found packs that have 2 remotes that can control up to 5 outlets but I'd like a similar setup with more remotes. Do I have any options? [link] [comments] | ||
| Opinions on "Run conduit everywhere" Posted: 21 Nov 2019 12:53 PM PST Came across this post from a while back that discussed the idea of running conduit anywhere you think you might need it for future-proofing. There are benefits to conduit definitely, but depending on your layout, does it really make sense other than a few key areas? (This question is for low voltage only). I'm renovating a two story house with attic and crawl space (key fact) which will provide plenty of access to run wiring in the future to any room. It seems to me that the only areas that conduit adds real value in this setup is in a network closet from the crawl space to the attic, and maybe one or to other fixed media locations to the attic or crawl space. Pre-installing empty conduit around the house for possible future needs fixes you to locations you may not want later, and with attic/crawl access, doesn't provide much benefit to just running a wire when you know you need it. Related to that, if prewiring runs around $100 per run, you can save quite of bit of $$ to spend on fun equipment running it yourself later when a specific need arises vs. guessing and running wire all around day 1. This of course assumes you are ok with DIY, but I find some fun in that. In my scenario, prewiring with the walls open seems to only make sense for first floor ceiling runs (WAP, audio) and probably security/sensors to windows/doors on both floors. People have a different balance between $$ for a 3rd party and their own time/labor, but running cable as needed from the attic or crawl space doesn't seem too bad to me if that option is available. Am I overlooking something I'm going to regret, saving that money now and doing it myself as needs arise? [link] [comments] | ||
| Is a Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Opener really DIY if an outdoor outlet is no where near the gate? Posted: 21 Nov 2019 11:40 AM PST Hi all! First time homeowner wanting to install an automatic gate opener mainly for safety reasons. I like to DIY to save money, but has anyone installed one of these if an outlet is out of reach? Would it be best to hire a professional? (They quoted me about ~$2,000!!!) Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions! [link] [comments] | ||
| Can I make my Harmony remote control my lights? Posted: 21 Nov 2019 07:14 AM PST I am looking to map a button on my harmony remote to dim my lights. I know I wont have ramp control. However, I am looking to see if I can press a button on the remote and my living room will dim to a desired value. Is this possible? [link] [comments] | ||
| Motorized Shades and Smart Devices - any suggestions? Posted: 21 Nov 2019 09:50 AM PST | ||
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| Script Controlling for WiFi Devices??? Posted: 21 Nov 2019 08:39 AM PST I just picked up some Novostella 20w RGB Smart flood lights (two 2-packs) and they work wonderfully. However, now I'd like to control them via scripting to be able to have them automatically turn on at dusk and off and daw, set colors based on time of year (like green and red for Christmas season) and so forth. I'm used to coding solutions in Webcore, but that requires the devices be in SmartThings which, as WiFi devices, these won't be. They can be controlled via Alexa. Perhaps a Webcore simulated device to trigger a variable that Alexa can then work from??? How can I get control of these? [link] [comments] | ||
| Does smart light bulbs work on other app (not google home) Posted: 21 Nov 2019 08:34 AM PST Hello, Short version: Does smart light from one company work in other smart light apps which are not Google Home? Longer version and my confusion: A lot of smart light pulp works on their own app and on Google Home (great! Awesome, you only need one app to control) I just dont find the Google Home app so useful as some of the other apps provided by the smart light manufactures. This have now brought me into a hassle. I have lights from SmartLife (which also work in Google Home), but what if I buy other smart light from an other company which also support Google Home, will that also work in my SmartLife app? (I know it will work in Google Home) Im kind of wondering: by allowing it to go on Google Home, it kind of opening up, so it will work like open source or something like that. Or do the manufacture choose only their app and Google Home. E.g. Bluetooth, one device with bluetooth i allowed in many app and controlled by a lot of things. Is that the same with smart light? Im sorry if my explanation is confusing, but I really dont know the right words for it. I just hate that I need to stick to one smart company. I know Google Home solve it. I just like the other app better. Thanks. [link] [comments] | ||
| Looking to begin converting my home to a smart home. (Advice wanted!) Posted: 21 Nov 2019 08:25 AM PST Hello everyone! Since smart controls and features came out I immediately wrote them off as spy devices and something I do not want to install in my home. I still feel this way about cameras and any device that "listens" in to receive commands. However, I have recently looked into many smart devices and am interested in upgrading my home with some. I'm not sure exactly what I want to do or what is even possible with the tech out now but here is a list of things I want and need advice on. Any research / reading materials you can point me to that explains this stuff would be great. I consider myself tech savy, better at hardware and software than networking, but I can figure stuff out. This being said, think of me as boomer level knowledge with how smart devices function and network. Things I am wanting to definitely have:
Other than this, suggestions for devices / things I can do are always welcomed. My budget right now is fairly flexible and I can afford an initial investment into these things probably up to $1000. I look forward to having you guys help me design my smart home! I will post an update if people are interested once it has all been done. This was x-posted to /r/smarthome as well so please reply either place. Thanks everyone :) [link] [comments] |
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