Home Automation Whisper mode |
- Whisper mode
- Buying my first home…a little overwhelmed! How do I choose which system to invest in?
- Camera that saves 24 hours at a time? Or best way to store
- Tuya smart kettle working in OpenHAB
- Looking for a new security camera that I can easily see on a TV or web browser (i.e. not on a phone app)
- Clueless on options, looking to get a smart lock
- Alternative to Hue Lily?
- Smart Switch that can be placed anywhere
- Connecting split Air conditioner to thermostat?
- Moving from alexa/smartthings to homepod
- Roborock S6 - Mopping Fluid?
- Google/smart things won't run my routine?
- Fireplace Switch Question
- Best robot vacuum for the $300 - $700 price range?
- Turning on Leviton switch with Ring Pathlight motion
- I need a Z-wave thermostat recommendation please. Must not be cloud and I would prefer for it to be on sale.
- Smart Lock (Schlage Connect) - should I delete “default” user codes?
- Briefing Tablet
- Looking for cheap (but willing to spend more) robot vacuum that handles shag carpet
- Setting up system at parents house, not sure what to purchase.
- Recommendations needed to replace Elgato Eve devices
- Went crazy on black Friday. Mistake?
| Posted: 30 Nov 2019 05:17 PM PST Baby: just put down to sleep, still deciding whether to scream or not Me: whispering in other room alexa, off Alexa: screaming it seems you have whispered to me!!!! YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS FEATURE IN THE ALEXA APP!!!! Thanks Alexa... [link] [comments] |
| Buying my first home…a little overwhelmed! How do I choose which system to invest in? Posted: 30 Nov 2019 02:12 PM PST Hey guys, I'm getting the keys to my first home next month. Cash is tight at the minute but I'm hoping to buy a few things to start with home automation and expand from there. I'm just bit overwhelmed by all the choices of system and don't want to buy into a system that I'm going to want to change later on or that isn't compatible with everything. Hive thermostats are provided by the builder, but from research I need some sort of bridge to actually connect it to an app? Things I want eventually are; • Connected heating • Colour changing lighting • Motorised blinds • Doorbell with 2 way communication • Music streaming (Probably Alexa but flexible) • A couple of sockets to turn on/off as needed Any recommendations are welcomed, it seems the more research I do, the more confused I get. Thanks for reading :) [link] [comments] |
| Camera that saves 24 hours at a time? Or best way to store Posted: 30 Nov 2019 08:09 AM PST This is more of a work automation thing but I figured you all would know...are there any good and reasonable options for setting up a camera to record and save the footage for a decent amount of time? I realize 24 hours of video takes a lot of space, but surely there are decent options for either cloud upload or server storage or something? It's a tough thing to search for. It would be okay if it was only recording when there's movement, but there's a night shift and day shift so it'd see movement pretty much the whole time anyway. Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Tuya smart kettle working in OpenHAB Posted: 30 Nov 2019 10:54 PM PST So i purchased this kettle (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-smarterhome-17l-smart-glass-kettle/amp/) which uses Tuya, and OpenHAB doesn't have native tuya support. I have tried the whole Mqtt route, it was able to see states and commands, but nothing I tried turned the kettle on. I don't really want to flash it as I'm unsure that there is even a firmware to flash it. Has anyone successfully managed to get a tuya based smart kettle to work over Mqtt? I don't want to try, and then brick it, and be left without a kettle altogether. I also don't want to move to home assistant, I've spent a while getting everything how I want to with OpenHAB. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Nov 2019 10:42 AM PST I'm looking to replace a security camera at my elderly parent's house. They had a Foscam with built in web browser. They could view the camera on a smart TV pointing to the camera's browser. The camera isn't working, and the only cameras I've run across only seem to work on a phone app. Any suggestions for a camera that I can view with a simple web browser? [link] [comments] |
| Clueless on options, looking to get a smart lock Posted: 30 Nov 2019 02:41 PM PST I'm not familiar with options, what requires an external hub, etc. I currently have an Alexa setup throughout my home. I'd like the ability for my door to be locked automatically when I leave, or to be locked manually with no key. I'd also like to be able to have guests have unique codes to enter. I don't believe I need the ability to unlock whole away from the house, but would be fine with the option if there were no price differences. I am looking for affordability for simplicity. Please share any benefits of any products that are out there. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Nov 2019 03:21 PM PST Currently all the lights of my house are Hue. I'm pretty satisfied. Now I plan to install some outdoor lights. I found quickly the Hue Lily. But, seriously, they are so expensive. Do you know any other alternative? [link] [comments] |
| Smart Switch that can be placed anywhere Posted: 30 Nov 2019 06:41 PM PST I have a light switch in a business that is oddly placed and prohibitively expensive/hard to move. It's also easily mistaken for some other lights and constantly gets switched by people when it shouldn't. Is there any solution where I can install smarts at the switch but also completely cover it up with a blank wall plate, and then install a second set of remote switches that can activate the lights from anywhere? I would need physical switches, not an app. It's a bit of a niche need, but I can also think of my home where most of my den lights are by the entrance but just the fireplace overheads are by the fireplace. I'd love to be able to have a single switch that turns on all the den lights. Thanks in advance! [link] [comments] |
| Connecting split Air conditioner to thermostat? Posted: 30 Nov 2019 12:38 PM PST Hello! I've been controlling my AC with a remote control but I want to connect it to my thermostat. My thermostat is high voltage and has two thick wires. Is it even possible? [link] [comments] |
| Moving from alexa/smartthings to homepod Posted: 30 Nov 2019 09:43 PM PST I've got several z-wave switches and outlets and bulbs. Leviton, GE and some directly Alexa controlled devices and I'm looking to move from alexa to a homepod. I've got a raspberry pi, and I'm trying to figure out if Home Assistant or Homebridge is a better route. And as I replace dumb switches and outlets is Caseta the best option? Do I need their hub? I'm assuming I need to keep the smartthings hub for my smartthings brand sensors? I'm not worried about getting my feet wet with the tech, but I do want something thats stable and intuitive and I dont have to relearn/remember months down the road to troubleshoot. Thanks for the help. Lot of info out there hard to determine what's current. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Nov 2019 05:44 AM PST I know you're supposed to use water in the S6 water tank, but I feel like it would be more effective if we could use a cleaner in the tank instead. The only issue is that some cleaners might get filtered out by the filters. Does anyone have any experience using a fluid other than water with the S6 mopping function? [link] [comments] |
| Google/smart things won't run my routine? Posted: 30 Nov 2019 03:57 PM PST Mi have a simple routine created in google home app. It's called "just the cove lights". It turns off the kitchen and living room lights and sets the cove lights to 20%> it works fine when I ick on it in the app but I can't get "ok Google, just the cove lights" to work either on my phone or Google for thing. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Nov 2019 03:50 PM PST I've got a Hue hub and a Lutron hub, and both are connected to Alexa and HomeKit. I have a low voltage switch that controls my gas fireplace that I'd like to make smart. I can't seem to find a solution to this problem, but I'd be grateful for suggestions. Stand-alone WiFi switches are an option, but I can't find one that works. [link] [comments] |
| Best robot vacuum for the $300 - $700 price range? Posted: 30 Nov 2019 06:34 PM PST Looking to get a robot vacuum but I know very little about. I have a small high pile rug and my bedroom has low pile carpet. The rest of my rooms are hardwood. Any recommendations for the best at my price range? [link] [comments] |
| Turning on Leviton switch with Ring Pathlight motion Posted: 30 Nov 2019 05:26 PM PST So as the title says, I'd like to have my Leviton z-wave switch turn on my front porch light when my Ring Pathlights see motion. I was going to use my ST bridge to setup the scene but only my Ring cameras show, not the Pathlights. Any suggestions on how to automate this scene? Or is my only option to have my doorbell turn on my lights when it sees the motion? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Nov 2019 02:59 AM PST I want to be able to control basically everything and make a schedule. Features I want:
4.Report of current temps
Any suggestions? [link] [comments] |
| Smart Lock (Schlage Connect) - should I delete “default” user codes? Posted: 30 Nov 2019 01:34 PM PST I just installed the Schlage Connect (z-wave) smart lock. Very nice and easy install. On the back of the manual it shows the programming code, and two user codes (user code A and user code B). All default straight from the box. I then added a user code for myself for the lock. So all good up to this point. My code works but then the original default codes from the back of the manual also still work. My question is: Should I delete the default user codes manually? Or were they supposed to be deleted automatically when I added my own code and maybe I didnt do it right?
Just curious what others have done here or if I'm just being paranoid or if somehow I didn't correctly program my lock? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Nov 2019 09:11 AM PST I have an old Galaxy tab that doesn't get used and I was thinking of mounting it in my bathroom as a daily briefing screen; calendar events for the day, weather, etc just like the Galaxy watches do. Has anyone done this before and have any input on apps/widgets that solve this? [link] [comments] |
| Looking for cheap (but willing to spend more) robot vacuum that handles shag carpet Posted: 30 Nov 2019 01:36 AM PST From my research, it seems like no robot vacuums can handle shag rugs well. Your only good option is one smart enough to avoid it. You can install strips/etc to make the vacuum avoid them, but that's a PITA unless it can sense them below a shag rug, which they pretty much cant. Therefore, you basically need a robot vacuum with very accurate mapping features/sensors. Assuming what I am saying is accurate, can you help suggest a reasonably priced unit (perhaps with black fridy cyber monday deals) to meet this need? Ideally it will be able to cover ~1000-1500 sqft, navigate multiple rooms, and avoid resticted areas (e.g. shag rug). It must be able to handle cat hair and lady long hair reasonably well. From what i can tell, the Neatos fit this need, but i dont know which are the beat deals, and if the cheap imitator robot vacs are worth considering. Thank you! [link] [comments] |
| Setting up system at parents house, not sure what to purchase. Posted: 30 Nov 2019 09:05 AM PST So they currently have the Ecobee SmartThermostat, one SmartSensor, a Google Home Mini, and the Echo Show(gen 2). They are looking to pick up a new TV and the Arlo Pro 2 (4 cameras.) I assume they will need a hub to make all this stuff work well together. I personally would use Home Assistant but they are NOT tech savvy at all, so I was leaning towards SmartThings. I also am not sure if anyone had any recommendations for 65in TVs. [link] [comments] |
| Recommendations needed to replace Elgato Eve devices Posted: 30 Nov 2019 08:38 AM PST I've got some Eve kit, specifically Eve Weather and Eve Room, all are a few years old now and starting to become unreliable so I'm looking to replace them. Ideally need simple replacements that work with Apple HomeKit and basically only really need to record temperature and possibly air pressure for an external device. Anyone any thoughts or suggestions please? [link] [comments] |
| Went crazy on black Friday. Mistake? Posted: 30 Nov 2019 11:32 AM PST My wife and I have google pixels and one goggle home mini. So far just some smart lights and switches, and a security cam. Yesterday I bought a nest hub, nest thermostat and a smart Lock. I'm new to home automation but was really excited to make my home "smart". Was Google home the wrong way to go? It's so hard to find an answer to this. I'm just reading about ifft and all the things it can do. Would an Alexa have been a better choice? I read you can't group devices in seperate rooms and Google home needs voice commands to do most things. If it seems I'm driving home there isn't a way for the thermostat to know? Or use the motion sensor to detect someone's in the home? Home automation and some security are my desires. I don't really like talking to the Google home if I don't have to. Thanks [link] [comments] |
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