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- Can how I go about building an offline and simple home automation system?
- Official Update to Wyze Data Leak
- Are there any "smart" washer dryers that aren't app-locked?
- Automating the RF controlled Ceiling fans.
- Why You Can't Really Break Into a Smart Home with a Laser
- N Carolina couple call 911 on vacuum thought to be intruder
- How to set an alarm which turns on Hue lights and plays music on google assistant?
- Is myQ Gateway detecting Tilt Door and disabling functionality or can this issue be resolved?
- Zigbee dimmer, how to operate with wall switch?
- Good inexpensive always-on android tablet control panel.
- Platforms consolidation
- Can you remove family members, who you share prime, alexas from your account?
- Looking for a device.
- Physical Switch for Smart Bulbs
- Newbie Questions
- Milestone Remote Access Setup
- Smart bulbs and switches recs for a renter?
- Getting Started with Mozilla WebThings Part 1: Setup on a Raspberry Pi
- Any dimming LEDs that don't hum with GE 46201?
- Smart switches and ceiling fans
- Which small switch with zigbee?
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| Can how I go about building an offline and simple home automation system? Posted: 28 Dec 2019 12:04 AM PST For a start, I have bought 2 lights - LIFX and a Mi Smart Light. I have a router with which I have created a local Wifi (without internet). Currently not possible to build an internet-connected wifi connection. I have not able to get my Mi Light activated without internet. What's the best way to go forward on this? I only want to be able to control all my devices when I am home. I do not need a way to connect to them when I am not on my local wifi. I can arrange for internet for the first time for activation etc. But the devices don't need to be internet connected after that. I have some programming background. But new to the automation world. [link] [comments] | ||
| Official Update to Wyze Data Leak Posted: 27 Dec 2019 07:28 PM PST
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| Are there any "smart" washer dryers that aren't app-locked? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 10:12 AM PST Questions says it all. I've looked but it seems every washer/dryer that is "smart" or "connected" is just locked to a phone app and that's all you get (Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag). Are there any out there I've missed that aren't limited to use-the-app or have an API? Edit: Should have said what I'm looking for. Mainly alerts, obviously "hey laundry is done" but also alerts on errors would be convenient like spin out of balance, dryer duct clogged, washer fail to drain, etc. Not too concerned about remote start. Remote stop would be great to integrate with leak detection. [link] [comments] | ||
| Automating the RF controlled Ceiling fans. Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:43 PM PST
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| Why You Can't Really Break Into a Smart Home with a Laser Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:13 PM PST
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| N Carolina couple call 911 on vacuum thought to be intruder Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:21 PM PST
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| How to set an alarm which turns on Hue lights and plays music on google assistant? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 02:05 PM PST So I recently bought a pair of Philips hue lights, a Hue Bridge and a JBL speaker with a built in google assistant. What I want to do is to create an alarm that rings in the morning and when it does, I want the lights in my room to turn on and my speakers to play music. But I cant for the life of me figure out how to do it, I only find an option to make the lights turn on, but not the music. Can anyone help me? [link] [comments] | ||
| Is myQ Gateway detecting Tilt Door and disabling functionality or can this issue be resolved? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:50 PM PST I just purchased the Chamberlain SectionLift Plus) and myQ Connectivity Kit) here in Australia a few days ago. The former indicates that it is suitable for both Sectional and Tilt doors and compatible with myQ. myQ states that it will work with the former on the condition that the 'Protector System' is installed and working. I have everything installed and working perfectly when using the hand held remote controls, including the infrared sensors that stop the door closing if something interrupts the beam and the status updating correctly within the myQ app. In the interests of opening up all possible solutions, my end goal is to integrate this with HomeKit via HomeBridge (already integrated with HomeKit) via one of the myQ/Chamberlain plugins (not yet installed). Note: myQ Home Bridge is not supported and will not work in Australia. Unfortunately, the setup instructions inside the myQ Connectivity Kit box indicate that tilt doors are not supported via the myQ Gateway. There is nothing anywhere else on the outside of the box that indicates this constraint. I'm not sure whether the opener is somehow detecting that it is connected to a tilt door or whether there is an issue that I can actually resolve myself, but the myQ app is only able to show the status of the door, but can't initiate an open or close of the door. There is an FAQ that states, "Tilt doors have not been programmed to operate with MyQ." The way the opener connects to a tilt door is the same as a sectional door, so I can't see how anything needs to be specifically "programmed" to allow it. It works fine when I press the button on the remote. If there is some kind of detection within the door opener that lets it know whether it is connected to a sectional or tilt door, I'm sure I would have received an error messaging indicating that this was the issue instead of no error message at all in the myQ app and the error message, "Garage Door is not responding. Please try again" when I try the same thing via the web portal, which also shows the correct "opened" or "closed" state of the door. I understand the rationale for not supporting tilt doors remotely due to the area that could still result in someone or something being caught beneath the door without being directly within the door frame where the infrared sensors are. I have also tried to find what the regulatory requirements are in this space so that I can make sure that if this is something I can resolve it will still be standards compliant. There appear to be two relevant Australian Standards:
The latter seems like it is relevant here as it specifically deals with remotely controlling garage doors, whereas the first seems like it is mainly related to structural regulations. The reason I'm not sure is that the standards that we have to comply with are behind a paywall. I did find this recommendation from the Australian Garage Door Association (AGDA), which is how I came across the second standard listed above, that provides some insight into what the requirements are within the standard. It includes this summary; "This standard mandates that residential garage door openers are designed with any one of three alternative safety entrapment protection systems". These three options include:
The purpose of that open letter at the AGDA link is to propose that compliance with these standards be made mandatory, suggesting that they currently are not, from which I infer that even if my garage door to myQ integration was not compliant with these standards, being compliant is not legally required. That said, based on the three options for compliance listed above, my garage door is compliant with the relevant Australian Standard by aligning with option 3. So, legal and regulatory compliance aside, is anyone able to provide any insights into what is stopping the myQ app from opening and closing my garage door while still allowing me to see the current state of the door? Happy to provide any further details if it will help resolve this issue. [link] [comments] | ||
| Zigbee dimmer, how to operate with wall switch? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:49 PM PST Hi, I'm checking zigbee dimmers (there are not so many), and stumbled upon this one : https://www.sunricher.com/zigbee-ac-phase-cut-dimmer-sr-zg9101sac-hp.html#product_tabs_description_tabbed I've searched online but I can't find anything on how the dimmer operates when using the wall switch. Does turning the switch on or off only turns the dimmer on/off? Or is there some kind of commonly agreed usage, like for example pressing the a wall switch on and keep pressing to increase the intensity of the dimmer? And pressing the switch off and keep pressing to dim down? Thanks! [link] [comments] | ||
| Good inexpensive always-on android tablet control panel. Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:48 PM PST Looking for suggestions for an inexpensive Android tablet to be used as a control panel for my home. I'd like to display a 24/7 video feed of my security cameras. Appreciate any advice. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 27 Dec 2019 04:08 AM PST This is more of a curiosity, and a bit of market fit understanding. I have an Apple homepod, I have a philip hue with a dozen of lights, I have a google home, an arduino hooked up to wifi with its own API (wrote by me) that drives few led strips and a fan. I've always been facing the same type of friction. The massive fragmentation of all this. Something work only on the apple platform, something works only if there is internet connection, something works only if with the same protocol. I was wondering if there is a mass market (not DIY) grade hardware + software solution. And if that would be something useful. Something like a uber-hub that integrates everything, possibly expandable so when the next protocol X comes out, you can expand it without throwing everything away. If it doesn't exist, would that be something useful? [link] [comments] | ||
| Can you remove family members, who you share prime, alexas from your account? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 07:57 PM PST Kinds of any entry level question and the headline doesn't best describe what i need to do. I share an amazon prime account with family, we live in different houses. When we started sharing the prime account, their alexas showed up on my app. I now have about 12 alexas in my app, but only 4 in my house. So, if i 'announce' something, or setup a routine to play to multiple alexas, it plays at their houses also. Is there a way to fix that without getting my own prime account? When i go into my devices tab, it shows as registered under their names. If i 'deregister', will it remove it from both of our systems or just mine? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 27 Dec 2019 07:30 PM PST I have a fan\light combo on a single switch that I want to automate. The box has no neutral in it. Rewiring is not an option due to the 1940's house construction. Zigbee is not an option due to 1940's construction (something about the room it's in kills 2.4ghz signal. Wifi is weak in that room - zigbee devices that work great in other rooms won't stay connected in that room - just weird). Bulbs are not an option due to candlabra base. I don't want post it notes or non usable switches. There is another switch in the box that controls outside lights (no neutral there either) if that opens up some options. I'm in the USA , using openhab with zwave network working fine and a repeating node in the next room less than 15 feet away from the switch I'm wanting to replace. Any suggestions? (I know this is a hard one.) [link] [comments] | ||
| Physical Switch for Smart Bulbs Posted: 27 Dec 2019 03:40 PM PST Wife and I have a setup on our bedroom with 2 Google Home Mini (paired) and a smart bulb on the bedside chest drawer (Smart Life compatible). All working well together. The problem is that wife misses simply clicking a button to turn on/off the lamp. Being honest, having to do the whole "Hey Google turn on the light" thing while kind of sleeping or picking the phone, unlocking it, opening the app, finding the lamp is an overshoot to turn on/off a light. Is there a physical switch that I could hookup with a routine or a command on Google Home Assistant? Any tips to make this easier?? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 27 Dec 2019 02:44 PM PST I've been considering more serious home automation for a while and would like some feedback on my plans before pulling the trigger on anything. I currently have a couple Google home minis, a couple of Hue lights, a GE C Life bulb, a couple of smart TVs (one with a Chromecast Ultra), and four smart plugs. I like the Google Home ecosystem for voice control, but otherwise am not really married to anything in my current design. Based on the research I've done, I'm leaning toward a Z-Wave architecture, using a Samsung smart things hub. Goals: voice control of as much as possible, Android phone/app control of as much as possible (ideally via one app), ability to create routines and trigger-based activities, ability to monitor energy consumption. Remote (off-network) control and visibility would also be nice, assuming it's able to be adequately secured. For right now, I'm considering getting the smart things hub, a Zooz Z-Wave Plus S2 power strip, and a Google Nest Mini, just to start dabbling with what I'd be able to do with this kind of architecture. If any of you have real-world experience/lessons learned regarding this type of implementation, suggested reading, or any other food for thought I should consider before embarking, it would be much appreciated. [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 27 Dec 2019 12:26 PM PST I have Milestone Essentials up and running on a PC, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to enable Remote Access on their App. The App works fine when I'm connected to my home wifi network, but obviously stops once I'm on LTE. I know that I need to be forwarding ports, but I'm struggling to find a guide for how to set that up. Should I be using DuckDNS and Let's Encrypt, or is that not necessary for this setup? Any help would be greatly appreciated. [link] [comments] | ||
| Smart bulbs and switches recs for a renter? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 06:18 PM PST My living room has absolutely no lighting and no switches controlling an outlet so I've been thinking of a way of automating this. I've been looking at a smart outlet to control my lamps but after reading more I realized I should get a smart bulb instead and pair that with a smart switch. However, it seems like a lot of smart switches plug into existing switches. Unfortunately we don't have an existing switch and I also don't want to install one since I rent the house. Does this sub recommend a good smart bulb and maybe a battery operated smart switch? [link] [comments] | ||
| Getting Started with Mozilla WebThings Part 1: Setup on a Raspberry Pi Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:50 PM PST
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| Any dimming LEDs that don't hum with GE 46201? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 12:15 PM PST I recently added some switches and new lights to a room. The canned lights don't hum and are awesome. The vanity lights, however, seem to hum like mad. I've tried some Phillips bulbs and Cree high CRI bulbs. Both sets hum when dimmed at all (or turning on/off as they slowly dim/brighten when toggled on or off) but are quiet when at max brightness or when dimmed to max (which causes them to be off, not just real dim like my canned lights). Any suggestions on bulbs that will work well? I am kind of getting sick of going to Home Depot and trying another set of bulbs. [link] [comments] | ||
| Smart switches and ceiling fans Posted: 27 Dec 2019 06:58 AM PST I'm looking to put in smart switches and I have a two way switch one that turns on light one that turns on ceiling fan. Can the smart switch still work here and do I need anything different? Also was curious on which brands of switches are best? [link] [comments] | ||
| Which small switch with zigbee? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:40 AM PST Hi, I want to add smart switches in my home to all my normal eletric plug. There are small switches like sonoff mini or shelly 1 with zigbee protocol? My house have 2 floors and there are so many plugs and I have some concerns to add 20 wifi switches in my wifi network. Thanks in advice [link] [comments] |
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