• Breaking News

    Sunday, January 19, 2020

    Home Unlabelled Home Automation Any way to automate flushing this thing the cheap way? Or would i have to purchase a retrofit?

    Home Automation Any way to automate flushing this thing the cheap way? Or would i have to purchase a retrofit?

    January 19, 2020

    Home Automation Any way to automate flushing this thing the cheap way? Or would i have to purchase a retrofit?

    Any way to automate flushing this thing the cheap way? Or would i have to purchase a retrofit?

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 10:45 AM PST

    Smart homes will turn dumb overnight as Charter kills security service

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 10:31 AM PST

    Viable open-source home security system?

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 07:50 PM PST

    Hi,

    I haven't started down the path of home automation/security yet. I have played with ZoneMinder and Home Assistant in the past.

    In terms of stuff I already have have Alexa, LiFX, 3 x Amcrest IP3M-956E (not deployed) and a 24/7 Linux server.

    For any new stuff I buy I like the idea of it not relying on any (proprietary) cloud services, be great if all software could all be deployed locally on my Linux server.

    It would be great if any sensors used MQTT.

    I'm thinking external cameras, door sensors, motion sensors, it should look neat, bare microcontrollers with dupont wires connecting sensors lying around will not have the requisite WAF (the sensors should probably be battery powered).

    Maybe because I have Alexa deployed already I could use "Guard" to detect glass breaking.

    Anyone been in the same situation with similar requirements but done something about it, what did you go with and would you do it differently now?

    Thanks.

    Richard

    submitted by /u/rthorntn
    [link] [comments]

    And so it begins

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 04:55 PM PST

    Will my family kill me? 46" touchsceen

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 02:56 PM PST

    Sonoff Pow R2 vs Shelly 1PM for wiring inline into power cord?

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 05:47 PM PST

    I'm looking to make some short (1 meter or so) power cords with a Sonoff or Shelly power-monitoring box inline. That way I can plug any device into them, for remote control and power monitoring.

    The Sonoff Pow R2 is one option, and there's a nice IP66 box that it can fit into. However, you have to solder your own debug header onto it (then de-solder it afterwards if you want to fit it into the IP66 box).

    However, I saw that Shelly released the Shelly 1PM, which looks pretty cool, and seems to have pre-exposed debug headers already.

    What are people's thoughts on the Sonoff Pow R2 vs the the Shelly 1PM for this use case?

    And Tasmota vs ESPHome - any pros/cons for this use-case?

    submitted by /u/victorhooi
    [link] [comments]

    POE Smoke detector

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 03:55 PM PST

    Can anyone recommend me a smoke detector that's not WiFi and can be hard wired to the network? Ideally POE? Thank you

    submitted by /u/Elliot9874
    [link] [comments]

    Replacing Alexa, what to do, what hardware to buy?

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 08:19 AM PST

    Sonoff POW R2 v2.0 with CSE7759B power sensor

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 10:57 PM PST

    Hello, I have one of these units to test out and have flashed it with ESPEasy as well as ESPurna but the only energy readings being output are the Voltage. I was wondering if anyone has had success getting full readings from the CSE7759B chip, and can point me in the right direction to achieve the same. Thanks.

    submitted by /u/jaxond24
    [link] [comments]

    Nest + IFTTT: is it safe to migrate, yet?

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 03:48 PM PST

    I held off migrating my account last year because of..well, we all know why. Is it safe to migrate yet?

    The only thing I actually use the IFTTT integration for is triggering the fan, because the Alexa integration couldn't do that for some reason. Does anyone know if they've finally added fan control to the Alexa skill?

    submitted by /u/bfoz
    [link] [comments]

    Ecovacs Deebot 900 LDS Malfunction

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 09:24 PM PST

    I keep getting the error LDS malfunction about every two cleaning sessions. Only had the robot for about a month. The only way to temporary fix it to to push the LDS in a circle. Has anyone else had this issue before?

    submitted by /u/ninochimo
    [link] [comments]

    Zigbee Compatible Dimmer Module?

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 05:12 PM PST

    Hello fellow diyers does anyone of y'all know of an inline dimmer modlue that's zigbee compatible? Wiring some panel lights to a 120v wall outlet but I'd like to be able to control the light output remotely. Thanks in advance guys...

    submitted by /u/Phoenix441
    [link] [comments]

    Tp-Link Kasa HS210 will toggle but won't turn off

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 04:53 PM PST

    Setup two HS210's today, one in my kitchen and another in my dining room. Both are 3-way switches and function perfectly except when using Google home voice commands to control. Using any of my Google devices (hub, home mini, phone, etc.), I'm able to turn both switches on independently, but only the kitchen light will turn back off when you tell it to. The other switch, will only toggle when telling Google to turn on (it will turn on and off by telling Google to turn on), but won't turn back off on command. Anyone got any suggestions on what might be the issue? Both switches were installed identically with the same wiring setup and function perfect on their on and with the app. Thanks in advance!

    Update: Looks like the Kasa app itself is also only allowing me to turn on and off the switch by turning the switch on (button goes to green).

    submitted by /u/Netano
    [link] [comments]

    Generac WiFi API?

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 08:02 PM PST

    I've got a 22kw Generac standby generator with built-in WiFi. Their free monitoring tells you very little, just a status and total running hours, plus a monthly summary email. You can pay them $50/year to get more details and do configuration over the air, but that seems like a ripoff.

    I'm familiar with the genmon open-source project, but that only works over serial so you need a RasPi and power socket somewhere nearby to turn it into something you can query. Which is fine for units without the WiFi module, but there has to be a way to just talk directly to the onboard WiFi module, right? Before I start delving too deeply into this, I'm wondering if anyone else has looked into it before.

    submitted by /u/subterraniac
    [link] [comments]

    Doubt about Xiaomi Yeelight lightstrip plus

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 07:34 PM PST

    Hi folks, currently I'm moving out to a new home, and I'm currently working on having a it a bit automated.

    I want to hang two glass display cabinets with a distance from each other of like 2 meters, and I want to have a lightstrip that I can control with my phone (color, intensity, on/off).

    So, I was thinking on Xiaomi Yeelight lightstrip plus, the problem seems that there aren't lightless extensions to it. I mean, I want to have two small strips in both cabinets, with just one power socket. So instead of a 2 or 3 meter long ledstrip, I just want like a 1+1 meter... Is there any way of split and reconnect, or is there any spacer available ?

    Or are there better alternatives on the market within the same price range?

    Sorry if I was not clear enough. Thanks

    submitted by /u/xJCruz
    [link] [comments]

    Picture Lighting

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 05:29 PM PST

    My wife and I bought a painting. The spot where it's going to hang doesn't have any lighting so I thought a picture light would be a good idea. I've only seen battery powered versions or the kind you hardwire in. In this situation hardwiring isn't an option so I was wondering if anyone has either gotten a battery powered version working with their HA setup or has found one that (as ugly as it may be) has a wall plug?

    I'm working with HomeKit/Homebridge for my platform.

    Thanks!

    submitted by /u/400HPMustang
    [link] [comments]

    TP-Link Kasa HS200 no neutral?

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 07:39 AM PST

    Hello,

    I am trying to install a TP-Link Kasa HS200 light switch which requires a neutral wire. I have installed 3 other HS200s in my condo and all the light switches had a neutral wire. However, when I opened up the light switch at the front door of my condo, I did not find a neutral (or it was connected as the live wire in my light switch? All other neutral wires were sleeved white and live wires were black in the other switches I installed.) Please see image below. Any idea what is happening here? Does this switch just not have a neutral? Thank you in advanced.

    https://i.imgur.com/bsBNOiq.jpg

    submitted by /u/TrainingInstance
    [link] [comments]

    Location aware triggers

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 04:22 AM PST

    Haven't seen this in a while so checking in. Anyone figured out a rock solid way to get reliable location detection triggers using phone as presence sensor? I'm using S10+, smartthings, and Alexa. Neither service is reliable which leads me to believe it's the phone's location service that is the problem.

    submitted by /u/homeguy2017
    [link] [comments]

    Can I put the fan light on the same circuit as the light switch and change to the same Caseta dimmer then put fan only on the Caseta fan switch?

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 01:21 PM PST

    LEDs won't connect unless Wifi security completely off

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 01:17 PM PST

    I recently switched my internet. Now I can't get my LED strips and bulbs to connect to Magic Home Pro app. My 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz are separate.

    Everything works until the last step when it connects to my wifi. But oddly.. If I turn my security to OPEN instead of WPA2 / WPA it connects fine. Is there something in my default set up security that could be blocking it?

    ​

    Appreciate any help

    submitted by /u/vince24L
    [link] [comments]

    New Construction Home

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 12:23 PM PST

    If you are building a new construction home, where would you install the Ethernet drops and where would the central location be with all the cables run back to?

    submitted by /u/xedapoi
    [link] [comments]

    Video Doorbell and Gate Strike with Google Home Integration

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 08:10 AM PST

    I wanted to revisit this post from about a year ago around product that could work for my urban home gate. I currently use a Control4 DS2 that is power to my UniFi network via PoE with a Gate Strike. The DS2 is buggy as hell and constantly drops off my network and rarely rings the app on my phone. I have a complete Nest / Google home / UniFi Protect system and I'm looking for any advice where I may be able to get video doorbell that would integrate with Google Home and allow easy access to activate the Gate Strike. Exactly as laid out in this prior thread https://www.reddit.com/r/homeautomation/comments/avrf6e/need_help_finding_a_smart_video_doorbell_for_an/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

    submitted by /u/jacecole
    [link] [comments]

    Vacuum robots and cat toys

    Posted: 18 Jan 2020 11:41 AM PST

    Hello Friends

    So i am thinking about getting an roborock s50 for My apartment,

    The problem is that i dont know how the robot will react to cat toys and especially hair bands,lol.....

    Pls help me with this i dont want to waste 400 euros IF it dosent work :(

    submitted by /u/ironmanen
    [link] [comments]
    Read more
    at

    No comments:

    Post a Comment