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    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 06:22 AM PST

    I took the plunge today...

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 12:48 PM PST

    [ Android ] Tuya App : Name Edit Bug ?

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 07:57 PM PST

    Hello all,

    I recently purchased a cheap Smart IR Blaster off Amazon that is controlled via the Tuya/Smart Home app.

    The device functions and triggers commands properly but the Tuya App is not allowing me to edit the name of the controller that is created. It only allows the default name.

    Not sure if this is a bug overall or if I am just not setting up the controller properly. If anyone else has a workaround or a similar issue please let me know.

    Cheers

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    RGB LED Strip diffuser film?

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 03:51 PM PST

    So I am going to be ordering some RGB CCT strips and a gledopto controller for my spiraling staircase. Strips will go underneath each step to illuminate the top of the one beneath it. I want to add some sort of diffusing film to it so you do not see exactly each LED diode, I'd like to get a singular light bar sort of effect. I was thinking something like this https://www.ebay.com/i/263246764419?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=263246764419&targetid=595076161848&device=t&mktype=pla&googleloc=9006294&poi=&campaignid=6470719337&mkgroupid=83197471888&rlsatarget=pla-595076161848&abcId=1140476&merchantid=118834465&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0enDqIXc5gIVh5-zCh314w9yEAQYBiABEgKc1PD_BwE could work? I know it won't be perfect since it'd be taped directly onto the diodes with no distance between the two, but has anyone found a good solution for this? Thanks.

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    Stopping Echo Dot Halfway

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 05:40 PM PST

    Is there a way to stop the echo dot halfway when it's speaking. I have it where it will count down the time left to disarm the alarm but once the alarm is disarmed it won't stop the echo dot from speaking. Any way to make this work? I am using WebCore.

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    DIY Lutron Pico Remote stands

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 05:21 PM PST

    Does anyone here have any experience or thoughts on a DIY stand for three pico remotes? The Lutron pedestal is like $80 or $100. I'm looking for alternative ideas.

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    ESPHOME: Trigger automation based on return string from Nextion Display?

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 05:10 PM PST

    I know you can trigger automations with ESPHome based on touch events with the Nextion Touch component, but I can't figure out how to act on a return string from my Nextion display ie: get "123" // sends text constant "123" in 0x70 Return Data format as per the Nextion instruction set.

    I'd like to activate an automation on my NodeMCU only if certain conditions are met on my display (password has been entered correctly). My display returns a certain value depending whether the password has been entered correctly or not.

    Any ideas on how I can accomplish this?

    The only other option I can think of is to replace the "enter" button on my display with a duplicate "enter" button that has a different ID once the password has been entered correctly, and have the NodeMCU act on that once it's pressed, but there has to be a less "hacky" way to accomplish this, no?

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    Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

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    Question on Smart Plugs and power monitoring

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 08:50 PM PST

    I'd like to know if anyone knows if there is a way to monitor voltage input to a (read:any brand) smart plug?

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    ZW switch for low-voltage kitchen cabinet lights?

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 08:17 PM PST

    My kitchen has Sea Gull 12V [10W] festoon lighting under the cabinets, and I haven't found a ZW/ZW+ dimmer switch (or module) that can support these. Any suggestions?

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    Query regarding (reversible as I rent) thermostats, whether Nest, Alexa, whatever.

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 08:12 PM PST

    Are there any that will just interface with a combi boiler's power feed? All my radiators use local thermostatic knobs, the combi is just "water and heating on / water only on / off". So there's no real finesse there. Thinking about it, I'm always going to want water on, regardless of the temp. Bugger, that's a hurdle.

    I only have an Echo Dot, so apart from Hue (all my lights), I'm not wed to one particular platform really.

    The key is, it needs to be removable. I guess I need something that'll flip a relay to turn the boiler on and off as required via the power line.

    Any thoughts?

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    Top Ten Smart Home Speakers reviews and buying guide for 2020

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 08:07 PM PST

    Top Ten Amazon Echo and Alexa Devices | Echo and Alexa Devices reviews and buying guide for 2020

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 07:56 PM PST

    Wifi device insanity - How to save my poor router?

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 02:57 PM PST

    I currently have 15 smart devices which are all tied together via my ISP provided moden/router (Which is Sky UK, locked down to only use the provided one) and this is before I count mobile phones etc. All of my devices are individual wifi driven devices tied together with the smart home app, and I plan on getting more (bulbs, a light switch, some more wall switches) I have quite a lot of ifttt applets set up to do various things too.

    What's the best option to tie everything together without killing my router? on the cheap (sub £100 if it's possible)? All connections to my router account for 22 total devices, can't help but think that's a problem and the wifi has dropped out for no apparent reason a couple of times now...

    Is adding another wifi point enough to remedy the issue? (I mean a dedicated wifi network on a dedicated device, not just a wifi extender)

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    5v Power hub?

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 12:38 PM PST

    Hoping to see if anyone is aware of something like a 5v power hub or something to a similar effect. I have low voltage wires going to doorways, probably about a dozen, in my house to a central location and am hoping to put motion or contact sensors on those doorways and find a good solution for powering all those endpoints. Appreciate any ideas on that

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    [OC] KNX Home-Assistant Christmass verison Explanation in comments!

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 07:56 AM PST

    Starting a Home Automation system starting with security

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 10:28 AM PST

    I am just getting introduced to this sort of thing so please be easy on me. I wanted to start setting up a whole home automation system in my house. I just set up my network with xfinity and a ton of Ubiquiti gear, so the network is a tank right now. I was going to start with the home security system. Specifically, cameras, door sensors, doorbell, window sensors. I also need something that can be set up for an alarm system that alerts the police as my dad mentioned something about the insurance requiring that. I am willing to try to set it up on one central app myself if they have open API's. Ideally, it should be able to be used by someone without switching a thousand apps for everything. Any and all suggestions would help. Thanks!

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    My buddy just recieved this bluetooth setup, would anybody be able to inform me on what I'm looking at?

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 02:11 PM PST

    How satisfied are you with your Roborock S5 Max or S6?

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:45 AM PST

    Read and watched some reviews on the internet and I'm really leaning towards buying S5 max as soon as it's available in Europe, but I want to know how satisfied are owners of these after few weeks/months of use? Are they reliable? Do you often face some bugs??

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    Can I paint my Kasa Plug?

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 08:36 AM PST

    I love the Kasa Plugs to automate some of my lights, but has anyone had success painting them? They're all white, and I have one that I'd like to paint black to blend in with the area that it's being used.

    Any experience would be appreciated.

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    Can I control a Google Home smart plug with API calls ?

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 02:26 AM PST

    Hello,

    I want to turn ON/OFF a small led panel with a Python (or other) script. I currently own a noname smart plug which is compatible with Google Home and Alexa.

    Is there a Google Home API to simply turn ON/OFF a device linked to my account ? Just to replace me saying "Ok Google, turn ON the plug" and do it with a script.

    Thank you !

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    Levoit air purifier capacitive power

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 06:31 AM PST

    I have a air purifier that requires the power button to be touched to turn on, so I can't put it behind a smart plug. Even higher end models (mine is small) have the same behaviour. Is there any solution for this?

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    Honeywell sucks

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 09:44 AM PST

    I decided to give my uncle my old Lyric thermostat that I had in my drawer from when I switched to Ecobee. He couldn't get it to work. Eventually he spoke to support who told him that Honeywell stopped supporting all the old devices and he would have to buy a newer one if he wanted to use it. This thermostat is 4 and a half years old.

    The worst part is it took me awhile for me to convince him to replace his 15+ year old thermostat for this. I won't get to live this down for awhile.

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    Zooz ZEN24 v3 Factory Reset Issue

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 08:35 AM PST

    /u/TheSmartestHouse I had a ZEN24 paired to a ZST10 but had to factory reset the ZST10 before I was able to exclude / unpair the ZEN24. I've been trying to factory reset the ZEN24 with zero luck. Are there any ways to force a factory reset other then the toggle-toggle-toggle and hold down documented in the instructions? And just so I am doing that correctly, when it says toggle 3x and hold down, that means a movement either up or down but not both, correct? So for example DOWN UP DOWN (HOLD) for 10 seconds should cause a factory reset?

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    Help me turn my downlight into a smart light!

    Posted: 29 Dec 2019 07:57 AM PST

    I just moved in to a new place and the bedroom has a huge downlight. I unscrewed it and found an LED Driver underneath but am struggling to find a replacement one which is smart/wifi that matches all the input/output (to be honest i don't know what has to be the same or can be slightly different).

    The input is AC85-265V. The output is DC60-87v 600MA.
    The brand is Anfaco, I live in Vietnam so its hard to even find a store that has any clue on how to help. Any help at all would be appreciated!

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