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- My Node.js-powered Christmas project (with incredibly messy code)
- Recycled part door detector
- Do I need a bridge for my Phillips Hue Lights (Google Home)
- Factory Reset GE 14294 Smart Switch
- Best way to get a light to turn on when door is opened (but only at certain times)?
- HA Newbie here, Amazon smart hub or ?
- Separate devices to control ceiling fan on/off and speed?
- Simplest way to setup HEOS speakers to play music on a schedule?
- Tasmota kills wifi network
- dimming a light on a three way circuit
- Smart switch suggestions please
- Controllable window tinting
- How does the Google Home app detect and configure a Google Home device
- Connect Nest Mini to my Phone?
- Excluding Zwave devices after bricked hub
- Anyone else have skydrop service issues?
- Questions setting up echos for large family
- roborock s5 vs s5 max
- Smart Wi-Fi lights. Are they a security concern?
- Air Quality Monitor Recommendations?
- HELP! Smart WiFi led strips. Does anyone have better solutions?!
- Where to sell used homeautomation equipment (besides eBay?)
- Smart switch and smart bulbs
| My Node.js-powered Christmas project (with incredibly messy code) Posted: 22 Dec 2019 05:24 PM PST
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| Posted: 22 Dec 2019 03:03 PM PST Since I have upgraded from Dash buttons to Ikea buttons, I made a (free to me) door detector with some things I already had. I simply soldered a microswitch in parallel with the button and made a ramp on the door out of cardboard. The door stopper is just something to keep from smashing the switch if the other door opens all the way. Putting it on the rear door makes it work when either door is opened. https://gfycat.com/braveripehydatidtapeworm https://gfycat.com/shockeddismalchimpanzee It of course has all the cons of a dash button, but it works until something better goes on sale. [link] [comments] | ||
| Do I need a bridge for my Phillips Hue Lights (Google Home) Posted: 22 Dec 2019 02:15 PM PST I bought three Phillips hue bulbs and installed them in my room. A friend had told me that you need a bridge too if you want to connect it to your Google Home. So my girlfriend is getting me one for Christmas. I'm after setting up the lights in anticipation and was playing with them using bluetooth. Out of boredom I tried connecting them to my Google Home and it works and now I can control them. So I don't understand what you need the bridge for? Everywhere I have found online through Googling has also suggested I need one. If someone could explain that would be great. Very new to home automation [link] [comments] | ||
| Factory Reset GE 14294 Smart Switch Posted: 22 Dec 2019 01:13 PM PST Going a little nuts here, hoping someone can help. I have the GE 14294 smart switch. I had this hooked up to a wink a couple years ago which has long since bit the dust. I now have Home Assistant and am trying to factory reset the switch so I can include it. Manuals says 3 times up fast, 3 times down fast and then the LED should blink indicating it is ready for inclusion. LED never does me a blink. Anyone have any advice? [link] [comments] | ||
| Best way to get a light to turn on when door is opened (but only at certain times)? Posted: 22 Dec 2019 10:58 PM PST Desired end state: When I open the door, the light directly above it turns on, but only when it's dark. I don't care whether this is tied to local sunset/sunrise, a set time interval, or detected via a light sensor. Whichever is easiest. What I currently have: TP-Link Kasa switch controlling the light. August lock that knows whether the door is open or close. In theory I have all the elements I need but don't know if I can connect them how I want. I have both linked to Google Assistant but it seems like too dumb of a smart system to do that. Is there some other thing I could connect the switch and lock to that would accomplish this? I can buy an additional door sensor if needed. I see SmartThings has one or I can get whatever else is good/cheap. [link] [comments] | ||
| HA Newbie here, Amazon smart hub or ? Posted: 22 Dec 2019 06:42 PM PST Hey everyone, I've recently purchased my first home and would like to start adding more smart devices. I currently own a Ring door bell and Ring alarm system, LG smart tvs, Hue bridge and a few hue bulbs. I have an Amazon Fire TV Cube on the way. I would like to be able to answer my Ring doorbell and communicate through something other than my phone. Control my LG TVs, streaming channels and surround sound using voice commands and also add smart switches to my kitchen lights. Should I get something like a SmartThings hub and an Amazon Show 8 or get an Amazon Show 2nd gen with its built-in zigbee? [link] [comments] | ||
| Separate devices to control ceiling fan on/off and speed? Posted: 22 Dec 2019 10:23 PM PST I want to use the new Zooz double switch for controlling my ceiling fan but the switch only comes with on/off function for the fan part. However, I'd like to be able to remotely control the fan speed as well. Is there something that I can use in between the fan and switch to control the speed whenever the fan is turned on? I know that there's a Zigbee remote sold at Home Depot but if I'd like to stick with z-wave if possible... [link] [comments] | ||
| Simplest way to setup HEOS speakers to play music on a schedule? Posted: 22 Dec 2019 04:25 PM PST I've got a few speakers in the HEOS system and I want to take my first stab at HA by scheduling them to play certain music at certain times. IE something to wake up to in the morning. I get this isn't much of an "automation", but figured it's a place to start. My question is what would be the simplest way to go about this? I have an always-on server pc that I was thinking of running Ubuntu in a VM, and then running HomeAssistant. Good choice? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 22 Dec 2019 10:18 PM PST Used NodeMCU PyFlasher to install Tasmota on a Wemos D1 Mini. No troubles. Got to the portal page, set up my local SSID and password, rebooted the device. From that point forward, any time the D1 was plugged in, ALL wireless devices were kicked off the network. Had to physically power off-on the router to recover. Plug in the D1 again, boom, everything's dead. I've never seen anything like it. Thoughts? [link] [comments] | ||
| dimming a light on a three way circuit Posted: 22 Dec 2019 10:18 PM PST I have a chandelier that can be turned on with either of two switches, but it is too bright some of the time and I would like to be able to dim it. I don't want to change out the antique pushbutton style switches though. Are there any options to remotely dim the chandelier? [link] [comments] | ||
| Smart switch suggestions please Posted: 22 Dec 2019 09:19 PM PST Last year I added hue bulbs everywhere possible. I found that they aren't very useful if you still have standard switches around the house, so I'm looking for two separate suggestions. 1) suggestion for smart switches to use in the rooms that have hue bulbs. I'm hoping to not spend an arm and a leg. I'm mostly going to use voice control via Alexa. 2) smart switch suggestion for my rooms and lights that do NOT have hue bulbs. Same goes for this setup, not looking to over spend and mostly interested in voice control and such. Thanks ahead of time everyone! [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 22 Dec 2019 10:57 AM PST Does anybody know of a company that offers window tinting that I can control (the opacity) with MQTT? [link] [comments] | ||
| How does the Google Home app detect and configure a Google Home device Posted: 22 Dec 2019 07:14 PM PST Hi, I saw few unboxing videos of the Google Home Mini. It shows that the Google Home app is able to automatically detect the presence of a Google Home device and then get the device to connect to the user's network. How does this work? Thanks [link] [comments] | ||
| Connect Nest Mini to my Phone? Posted: 22 Dec 2019 03:00 PM PST I get this question may be asked alot but every search I try finds answers for a different problem. I'm currently using a UE Boom as my main source of music (followed by my headphones, computer and xbox). Being a fan of UE Boom I am tempted to buy another and have music playing on both sides of my house (Budget, not keen on expensive speakers yet). Google Assistant on my phone seems to be fine with playing next song when I ask it too, even set it up so I don't even have to pick it up. The problem is my Nest Mini is TOO good. I can almost whisper into my phone and my Nest Mini will jump in and tell me nothing is playing (while my UE Boom is playing heavy bass), so my phone will automatically think it doesn't need to do anything. Is there anyway I can connect nest mini to spotify on my phone? If I change the default speaker on the Nest Mini Settings, I lose control of choosing artists or albums on my phone (as it is a separate device). If my phone has it as default speaker Nest Mini still wants to help out. [link] [comments] | ||
| Excluding Zwave devices after bricked hub Posted: 22 Dec 2019 06:31 PM PST Long story short, my Vera3 gave up the ghost. I've tried everything to bring it back to life with no success. After much research I finally decided to get a hubitat hub. The majority of my zwave devices are Jasco/GE light switches, Ecolink door/window sensors and Ecolink Zwave PIR Motion defectors. It doesn't appear I can get my devices excluded with the original. What are my options? I don't want to buy a whole new set of devices. details of devices Jasco 45609 Z-Wave Wireless Lighting Control On/Off Switch (4-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LNF7E0K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WzcaEbHRTZQ6A Ecolink Intelligent Technology Z-Wave Easy Install, Battery Operated, Door/Window Sensor, White & Brown (DWZWAVE2-ECO) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HPIYJWU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ezcaEb7AK2W8H The most recent switch I could never get added to Vera was a Honeywell Zwave plus switch - 39348 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B3LY1SJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SwcaEbGEWG3HW GE Z-Wave Wireless Smart Lighting Control Outdoor Module, On/Off, Plug-In, Black, Hub Required, 12720, Works with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013V8K3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JAcaEbRJ80D9T [link] [comments] | ||
| Anyone else have skydrop service issues? Posted: 22 Dec 2019 02:11 PM PST Myself and at least one friend no longer have remote access to skydrop - even after going along with their bait and switch to subscription service due to their lack of math... Now it seems dead in the water and got a subscription cancelled notice from apple. Not sure whats going on - anyone have any insight? I guess i'm also looking for replacement recommendations .. Something that works well with home assistant preferably.. [link] [comments] | ||
| Questions setting up echos for large family Posted: 22 Dec 2019 12:56 PM PST So I first started setting up the echos for my family all under my account but wondering if that was the best idea. I often get notifications on my phone that my kids set on their echos (i.e. feed the dogs, check dog water, etc). So here's the setup
What would yall do? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 22 Dec 2019 04:42 AM PST Anyone got the new S5 max? I want to buy it for the 3 stored room option along with the improved mopping function. Is there any other improved function other than the bigger tank? I think i read that the mop is closer to the floor and hence better at mopping stains.. can anyone confirm this? if it has higher mopping pressure, is it still as good to climb ledges? [link] [comments] | ||
| Smart Wi-Fi lights. Are they a security concern? Posted: 22 Dec 2019 12:34 PM PST Hi, I just got my first Smart color led bulb. In order to configure the bulb, you have to give the app your Wi-Fi password. There are a lot of these companies now. I don't have any idea how reputable they are. But, now they have access to my Wi-Fi network. Am I missing something? Thoughts? [link] [comments] | ||
| Air Quality Monitor Recommendations? Posted: 22 Dec 2019 08:45 AM PST I'm looking for an air quality monitor, specifically one that has a companion app. I'm mainly looking to monitor VOC's and Particulate matter. Are there any suggestions? [link] [comments] | ||
| HELP! Smart WiFi led strips. Does anyone have better solutions?! Posted: 22 Dec 2019 11:23 AM PST https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T6F1341/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Ee8.Db00YYAWX So originally I bought 3 of these controllers for the use of smart home automation and security when away from home. Every couple of weeks the controller seems to have a strop and have remote or networking issues. After resetting for the 10th time since buying I'm loosing the will to live so I'm in desperate need of an alternative. I'm not wanting to rip down all the led strips so just looking for a smart WiFi 4 pin controller alternative. [link] [comments] | ||
| Where to sell used homeautomation equipment (besides eBay?) Posted: 22 Dec 2019 10:06 AM PST Hi All! Like many of you, I ended up with a bit of extra home automation equipment (extra TP Link 3-Way switch set in my case...at the moment). Besides eBay, where I can look to sell these products? I checked Swappa, but that seems to be limited to cameras and smart speakers. RedditBay seems to be full of scammy-postings...so I"m not sure anyone actually uses it. Any suggestions? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 22 Dec 2019 04:23 AM PST Can you combine a smart switch and smart bulb to make it work so that the bulb can be colored AND the switch still works for normal users? I know it's not cost effective but in a certain area of my house I'd like colored recessed lights but still want other people to be able to use the switch as normal. [link] [comments] |
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