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    Home Automation Raspberry Pi 4 for Home Assistant?

    Home Automation Raspberry Pi 4 for Home Assistant?


    Raspberry Pi 4 for Home Assistant?

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 06:31 PM PST

    Is that what you'd recommend or is a previous generation fine?

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    Silicon Labs and Z-Wave Alliance Expand Smart Home Ecosystem by Opening Z-Wave to Silicon and Stack Suppliers

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 05:20 AM PST

    Connecting a monoprice z-wave smart plug to smartthings

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 07:30 PM PST

    Has anyone successfully connected a monoprice smart plug to a smartthings hub? https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=27481

    I followed the inclusion and exclusion instructions. When I exclude, I get a message saying "1 device removed", but when I scan to include i never see it listed. The plug itself will rapidly blink when plugged in or the power button is pressed 3 times, followed by a solid red or blue. I see there is an Rboy device handler but I wasn't expecting to pay onther $40 just to connect the plug to my hub. Is it possible to use this plug without the extra device handler?

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    Is it possible to be able to control a smart light via voice commands with Alexa AND the light switch?

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 09:38 PM PST

    Is it possible to be able to control a smart light via voice commands with Alexa AND the light switch? Sometimes I walk into my bedroom and just want to be able to turn on the light via the switch and the turn it off once I exit, but I also want to be able to turn the light off via voice or the app when I'm already in bed. Is there a way to do that? Thanks!

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    Prototyping Battery Powered Sensors with MySensors

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 09:08 PM PST

    Smart Lock options

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 07:53 PM PST

    I don't know anything about smart locks, so here I go...

    Looking for something that is easy to install.

    Something that is keyless.

    Something that kids can easily operate.

    If it means anything, we have Amazon Alexa smart devices all around the house as well as Arlo cameras.

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    Smart thermometer

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 07:37 PM PST

    I'm looking for a smart thermometer that can be used to measure temperatures from 0°C to 100°C in air and water. I intend to travel with it, so Bluetooth or WiFi are preferred.

    My plan is to pair it with a smart plug to power a fan, a portable room heater, or an immersion water boiler/kettle/slow cooker for ghetto sous vide cooking.

    Does such a thing exist?

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    Please tell me this doesnt mean everything is going WiFi.

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 05:35 AM PST

    Alexa compatible IR Blaster for a remote control ceiling fan?

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 06:28 PM PST

    Hey guys, so I have a ceiling fan in my new place with a light that is only controllable with a klunky remote control. There are three separate buttons for three fan speeds, and a single central button that you hold down to adjust the lighting. I'm looking at possibly a Broadlink RM Mini, or some other generic blaster, though most are poorly reviewed. Can anyone recommend something that will work without spending my entire day ****ing with it?

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    Simple Garage Door Remote

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 01:09 PM PST

    Is there a simple wifi connected garage door remote? Not one that is wired directly to the garage door opener. One that just acts like a wireless remote that can be triggered from an App over the internet. Door sensors not needed.

    Basically I have a security camera where I can see my garage door and want to be able to open/close remotely if need be. Or if my garage door remote from my car stops working for whatever reason I can open the door with the app.

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    Ideas/hacks for pets?

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 01:03 PM PST

    I've been googling around but also watched youtube. Now I'm turning to you. What ideas/hacks so you have for home automation with pets? (dogs, cats, aquarium, small pets etc.)

    Hit me with your best shot.

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    Crawlspace humidity sensor recommendation.

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 03:50 PM PST

    Want to shove a humidity sensor in my crawlspace.
    I have smart things hub. so zigbee / or zwave preferred. Could do wifi

    Would prefer not to use something that needs batteries, would rather use a outlet plug.
    Any recommendations?

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    Wanting to purchase smart home stuff for the first time, would these be good purchases?

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 03:38 PM PST

    Hello guys! I'm starting from scratch and I'm trying to make my house a little more smart.

    Given that the smart locks and thermostats are a bit too pricey for the time being for me, I was thinking I could start with light bulbs, sensors (mainly used to set up an intruder alarm) and assistant devices.

    I was thinking to purchase the Xiami Smart Sensor Set and RGB Light bulbs to take care of the lightning and the intruder alarm (though I've seen that the possibilities offered by the Mi Home app are quite limited, and I'm planning on possibly expanding them by using Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi), and a couple of Echo Dots to take care of voice commands.

    I don't seem to have much of a choice regarding sensors here in Italy (check Amazon.it for prices, but somehow SmartThings and other hubs are either absent of way overpriced), but I'd really like some advice before making such a big purchase.

    Thank you in advance, any tips are appreciated!

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    Neatatmo - DO I NEED A HUB?

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 02:06 PM PST

    I've been looking through Google, youtube & even mailed them but maybe you peeps are faster.

    Do I need a hub? Which hubs works with neatatmo? I use Google home & want everything to work my Google home.

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    Smart Fireplace Issue - Fireplace starts after power is restored from an outage

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 01:51 PM PST

    We use a Durablow SH3002RH smart switch for our gas fireplaces. It works well and allows us to control the fireplace with a remote, our phones or an Alexa device.

    Today our power went out for a couple of hours and when it was restored, both fireplaces started.

    Any ideas on what I can do to ensure that the fireplace repowers in off mode?

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    Hi everyone! I’m new to the group so forgive me if this has been covered. I am using Apple HomeKit and looking for a smart lock with nearField or Bluetooth access. I’ve read a million write ups and I’m looking for personal experience/recommendations?

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 01:29 PM PST

    Meural: Creative way of using digital canvas in a photographer home office

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 01:02 PM PST

    Starting from zero. Looking recommended setup for led strip and controllers all over the house.

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 12:48 PM PST

    I am looking to add led strips basically everywhere. Under kitchen cabinets, bathroom, behind tvs and stairs. Later moving outside setup.

    Not tied to any particular technology. Would prefer something with low latency though.

    Goal to is have lights turn on with motion, on schedule, or physical switch.

    Have around $150usd to start with.

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    A gateway for simple iot crontrols ?

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 06:01 AM PST

    Hi reddit,

    I want to control my electric gate when I'm not at home but I don't want to expose my system (Domoticz) to internet.

    Here is my thought : When I'm not at home, I send a specific string to an online system, then Domoticz pull every 5 minutes this system to check if the string is there. If this is the case, execute a command on Domoticz.

    But, I have to be able to remove the string once he has been pulled, otherwise this will be a loop

    So, how do you manage things like this ? Do you know if something dedicated for this exist ? All advices are welcome ! :-)

    Thanks for your feedback !

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    Need more control of "C by GE" BLE Bulbs. IFTTT, Google Assistant, Routines

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 07:31 AM PST

    I've been trying to figure this out for a couple days now and its driving me nuts. Throughout my house I have smart bulbs of various manufacturers. I recently got a bundle of the C by GE bulbs with a Google Home Mini. My understanding is that the bulbs are controlled through BLE by the Google Home Mini that was used to set them up. In my basement I have the 2 bulbs, a home mini and a Wyze motion sensor. I currently have it set up with IFTTT to turn on a lamp that is plugged into a smart plug (WiFi, Smart Life app) at the bottom of the stairs when motion (Wyze) is detected at the top of the stairs and to turn off when motion has been cleared for 5 minutes. I would like the GE bulbs to also turn on when that motion sensor is triggered, however the only way (without getting into coding and downloading additional apps) to control those 2 bulbs is through the Google Home app or the Google Assistant. Ideally, IFTTT would send a command like "turn on the basement lights" to my Google Assistant when the Wyze motion sensor detects movement.

    TLDR: need to trigger a Google routine or send a command to the assistant with IFTTT

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    Phillips Hue light starter kits: Are HUE lights worth it? [2019]

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 10:20 AM PST

    Roborock s5 not staying put on charger. Gonna have to repair/replace?

    Posted: 19 Dec 2019 06:29 AM PST

    So I posted a while back but figured I'd update. My roborock s5 doesn't stay on the charger after going back to dock. It will try to repark itself on the charging base over and over until if gives up and throws out a error code. Support said it could be a problem with the motherboard and wanted me to send it in until they found out my unit is out of warranty (bought 6/2018) so they wanted me to pay for repairs. Has anyone had similar issue? It doesn't happen all the time, sometimes it will actually stay put.

    I'm weighing my options.. I bought it with a visa signature card so I'm thinking of claiming it for the extended warranty and getting a check for what I paid (hopefully) to rebuy the s5 or upgrade to s6. Kinda sucks that roborock didn't want anything to do with it as soon as they realized it was out of warranty.

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