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    Home Automation Is there a way to automate this so I receive a notification when the needle reaches a certain point? I have no idea what kind of sensor i would need for that.

    January 28, 2020

    Home Automation Is there a way to automate this so I receive a notification when the needle reaches a certain point? I have no idea what kind of sensor i would need for that.

    Is there a way to automate this so I receive a notification when the needle reaches a certain point? I have no idea what kind of sensor i would need for that.

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 01:43 PM PST

    New homeowner trying to figure out Insteon switch

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 11:12 PM PST

    I have an issue that is driving me crazy with an Insteon switch in the house we just moved into. I'm installing some smart switches throughout the house and ran into a pair of light switches, one is an Insteon 2477s and the other is just a basic digital timer. These seem to be wired together and the Insteon only has a hot, neutral and ground attached. The load wire is capped. This light switch controls a bank of lights that is on a totally different circuit.

    Seller ghosted me and I had no idea there were any Insteon switches until I tried to install smart switches of my own.

    Several questions:

    1. My understanding is that an Insteon switch can be wired to work remotely like this. Is that correct?
    2. Can the Insteon switch work without a hub?
    3. How can I locate where the On/Off module is for the Insteon?

    I appreciate any help you all can provide. I have spent many hours trying to figure this thing out. I have one additional bank of lights that I cannot turn on no matter what I do. I think it may also be (or was) controlled by an Insteon module.

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    did amazon finally brick my repurposed dash buttons?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 12:12 AM PST

    i had one to turn off my bedroom side fans, one to reset my dog feeder, one to turn on my hot tub sequence, and another to turn my house into a scary halloween scene.

    i use amazon-dash on a pi and as of friday, my buttons no longer work. i just get a steady blue light then a steady red light.

    why did they take it away? :(

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    Geofence action from more than one device for turning styff off

    Posted: 28 Jan 2020 12:01 AM PST

    Hi all,

    I realized that having the space heater under automation is a safety hazard. I have it set to start heating my house a couple hours before I wake up for swim practice daily, but then I will travel and forget about that automation.

    I can use geofence to turn it off automatically when I leavehome, but have a girlfriend who may be home using the heater. Is there a way to make it only turn off if neither of us are home? Both devices on the same trigger.

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    Smart water shut off valve options

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 03:48 PM PST

    Hi folks,

    I am currently debating the best course of action for a water-main shut off valve system triggered by water sensors. I have upstairs laundry which, if the water feed was compromised, would cause massive damage to the home.

    Currently I have a twist style water shut off. I recognize both of these avenues would require a plumber.

    I'm debating a "Dome" style motorized shut off that sits on top of a 1/4 turn valve (which I would need to install)

    Or

    An electric/solenoid valve that runs in line, that when powered by a z-wave / smart things outlet would power the solenoid closed. When sensors detected water. This is the cheaper of both systems.

    Thoughts?

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    TV with local API?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 10:55 PM PST

    Is any one aware of any TV's with a local API for things like volume, power, and input select? It seems like some Ethernet connected receivers have an API, do TV's have that? Something I can automate via node-red or integrate into home assistant?

    submitted by /u/androidusr
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    How do no neutral light switches work?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 10:45 PM PST

    Can anyone give me a quick explanation of how a no neutral light switch such as the Lutron PD-5S-DV-WH works? I would think it would need a neutral in order to complete the circuit and allow electricity to power the light switch itself.

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    Any recommendations for a zwave/zigbee (wifi as a last resort) pet food dispensers?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 08:04 AM PST

    I'm trying to train my cats to let us sleep through the night, which will include feeding them on demand. I was looking into scheduled feeders, and that's a fine option, but out of curiosity, I was wondering if there were any good solutions for wireless food dispensers that could be controlled via Home Automation or Smartthings

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    Hook stopped working, any alternatives without breaking the bank?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 09:32 PM PST

    So my Hook was working fine up until I formatted my phone and coincidentally it stopped working. I downloaded the app again but neither the hook nor the devices show up anymore. I tried adding it again but it simply won't recognize it anymore. I used to have a bunch of routines integrated with my Echo dot (amazon Alexa hook skill) and have 5 etekcity RF plugs that were integrated with it.

    Considering Hook might not have any support in the future, what alternatives can I use without breaking the bank? I did look around and found Sonoff RF Bridge, but it doesn't look very convincing.

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    Doorbird updating product line to 1080p/better cameras?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 05:32 AM PST

    In doorbirds facebook-page they give the impression they are updating their products pretty soon:

    https://www.facebook.com/birdhomeautomation/posts/1256246107899533

    Does anybody have any more details? Maybe the have seen them in the IBS Las Vegas show this week or something?

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    CE smart light switch

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 03:23 PM PST

    I installed a couple single pole CE smart switches and they worked fine, but after changing internet service now they won't respond to the app, I've tried everything besides taking them out disconnecting them and reinstalling, will this help?

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    What do do next.

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 11:03 AM PST

    Hey guys!

    I just finished setting up my latest smart-home project.
    (Face recognition at the door with alerts and anouncements).

    And I must admit that I don't know what else to add at this point, for reference, this what I have setup so far:

    Hardware:

    30 RGB Wifi bulbs ( I plan on replacing those with Sengled Zwaves ones as they break down)( 27 of those run Tasmota-Sonoff) 10 Google Mini( One per room and some rooms have 2) 4 Chromecast. 12 Xiaomi motion sensors (They are used to turn on the lights automatically) 5 Xiaomi Humidity/Temp sensor ( One in most rooms and one outside ) 6 Xiaomi door sensors (Bathroom,Fridge door, Front/Back door and the bedrooms) 2 Xiaomi Hubs (For the range) 1 Xiaomi Button (For the doorbell) 1 Sonoff Basic (Turns on the BAthroom fan when the bathroom humidity goes over 60%) 6 Teckin 15Amps smart plugs (3 on Tasmotta-Sonoff) (For lamps and computer screens) 1 Samsung Smart Things hub coupled with 1 Schlague Lock 3 Unifi AP with one USG 1 poweredge server 1 Reolink POE Camera 1 Wyzecam v2 6 esp32 (For per room location using BLE and a fitbit) (thinking of getting 6 raspbery pi 0w for this )

    Software:

    Home-Assistant Node-Red (Most automations run there) Machinebox/Facebox ( Face recognition ) Plex (Along with Sonarr,Radarr,Lidarr,Filebot and Transmission for automated content acquisition) Grafana Assistant Relay (to broadcast announcements to the Minis without stopping the music) Pihole Xiaomi2Mqtt NGINX (For remote access to home-assistant) MotionEye OpenMqttGateway (On the esp32s )

    Automations:

    All lights are tied to motion sensors. All the lights turn to green for 3 seconds when the front door is unlocked from the outside. An announcement is also broadcasted with the name of the person that arrived. A notification is also sent through android with the name of the person that arrived All the lights turn to blue for 4 seconds when someone press the doorbell The speakers also announce who is there using face recognition A notification is also sent to the phones with a picture and the name of the person. The bathroom starts music upon entering (at 10% volume if the door stays open) The bathroom lights stay on as long as the bathroom humidity is over 60% humidity (so the lights don't go out mid shower) The front door lock itself after 4 minutes The fridge door sensors let us know if teh fridge door stays open more than 2 minutes as it often miss-close, The front and back door let us know when they are open for more than 3 minutes, and then remind us every 2 minutes. as to not let too much warthm outside The alarm system (home assistant coupled with the motion sensors) goes on when all the users (Detected using nmap ont he wifi) leave. It also goes down when the front door is unlocked and that one of us is on the wifi. The appartment can tell in which room I am using my watch and 6 esp32s (this is highly experimental and shouldn't be use alone for now)

    I am planing on doing conditioning soon (Getting electric heaters installed soon and will be using zwave thermostats )

    Other than that, I have no idea as to what to add.
    Are the robovacs worth the costs?

    I am looking for any idea that could be fun or just nice to implement.
    I am also happy to hear any automation idea that can be done with my current hardware!

    Thanks!

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    Best Smart Water System?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 04:31 PM PST

    I've been looking at a few different smart home systems, like Leaksmart and Streamlabs. I have Nest for all of my devices, but from what I understand nothing in the water world will be too compatible with Nest, no big deal. Is it worth it to pay more and get one that goes in-line that can also shut off the water, or should I just get something like the Streamlabs that uses ultrasound, a little cheaper and doesn't need to be cut in? Anyone have any of them and have any input?

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    Open Source Task Manager?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 04:08 PM PST

    Open Source Task Manager?

    Hello all! I've recently recognized that there are a load of tasks that I would prefer to take place during an off-prime timeframe. For example, I have files I am moving from one drive to another which would generally be used by various services etc. Currently, I have a batch file which stops the services, executes the task to take place (like moving files) and a command to restart the services which were stopped. This batch is called at midnight daily and runs commands based on date.

    Is there a simple open source task scheduler that does not include workflows and clusters? The only must-- it must be web accessible. I only have one server and don't expect to be adding another.

    Trying to find something simple to take care of these actions without having to edit a batch file directly on the server would be amazing.

    Current Batch File

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    Generic Version of FLAIR Puck?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 03:35 PM PST

    I have Keen Vents in every room, but am using Smartthings instead of the Keen bridge. I have a few scripts that run to try and keep rooms at the correct temperature (some rooms are mostly in shade in the summer, where as others are mostly in sun, etc...)

    I'd love to provide a per room temperature control option, like the FLAIR Puck (https://flair.co/products/puck). Is there any other "dumb" thermostat that doesn't actually connect to an HVAC system?

    Would I be better off just buying ~$100 tablets for each bedroom? FLAIR Puck cost ~$119, seems like it would be better to provide a GUI on a tablet screen?

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    Universal Bluetooth hub

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 02:05 PM PST

    Looking for anyone that can point me in the direction of a good universal Bluetooth hub I want to get some smart blind modules but the zemismart ones are Bluetooth only. Kind of defeats the purpose for me. I've also got my Apple TV which would be nice to control but can live without this. I know broadlink is IR/RF and I've got a IR blaster working with Tuya to control my tv and soundbar Would be nice to have google assistant close my blinds (WITHOUT SPENDING hundreds on the wifi blinds out there)

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    Harmony hub, best option in 2020 ?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 01:56 PM PST

    Hi,

    I've been playing with IoT for some times, I use Node RED with a homemade zigbee bridge to communicate with some light bulb and smart switches. I would like to step up and control my TV, chromecast, ... with my Google home mini (creating routines, communicating with my node red)

    I discovered IFTTT and I would like to use it (seems like a good combo with node red) but to talk to my devices (smart TV, PS4, chromecast, ...) I'll still need a hub from what I understand. The harmony hub is currently at 60€ and I'm not decided yet on buying it :

    1. Is it still worth it in 2020 ?
    2. Does it integrate well with all devices ?
    3. Is it the best hub for IFTTT ?

    Thanks for your responses :)

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    Recommendation on options to automate existing rollershades

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 01:40 PM PST

    Recommendation on options to automate existing rollershades

    Hi everyone. We moved into our house 8 months ago and it's only about 3 years old. The former owner went to down and spent $55k on all the window coverings and has different ones for each room. In the living room and dining room, each window has basically roller shades on them, the kind that roll up and then have that continuous plastic cord/chain running down the side, that loops through a little bottom piece sticking out of the window like the ones below.

    https://preview.redd.it/hbgiz52d4ed41.png?width=500&format=png&auto=webp&s=9be28513c6a0632b64daa0172270937dd64adec0

    My whole house is Lutron Radio RA2 and then I use HomeSeer as well. I know Lutron makes shades that work with RA2 but I haven't been able to get an answer if they can be retrofit or if I have to buy all new shades. Same with Somfy, do they get retrofit or do you have to buy all new shades? I'm happy to contact a dealer but would rather know this answer first as I don't really want to find out you need new shades and then have them try to sell me something as removing these for new ones are out of the question.

    My preference is Lutron so that it works with RA2, otherwise Z-Wave or something that could integrate with HomeSeer or any other automation platform really (as I have SmartThings and Hubitat as well in a box), as I mainly want to have a light sensor that closes them when the sun shines in and opens at a certain time, etc.

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    Is it possible to modify/use a Skybell SlimLine Doorbell cam without subscription?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 09:10 AM PST

    When I purchased my home, the previous owners left behind one of these: Silver Skybell Slim Line Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera

    Speaking to Skybell Support, they determined this particular model only works with a subscription to Alarm.com or with a subscription-based home security provider (Fluent, ADT, whatever).

    It's currently working as a "dumb" doorbell, not connected to any wifi network. I cannot complete use the Skybell app, because it's not registered to any alarm system. I notice there's a different version, the Skybell Trim Plus that works WITHOUT a subscription.

    Internally, these look exactly the same to me. I am assuming with some tinkering, it should be possible to use the existing doorbell locally? I run HomeAssistant and have a variety of smart devices, and am not afraid to get my hands dirty. However, I can't find any mention of modifying this doorbell, loading custom firmware on it, etc.

    Anyone play with these before, and know if this is possible to do? And is it even WORTH doing, or am I better off with a new camera-based doorbell?

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    Safe Hub 6 vs Konnected.io vs something else?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 12:37 PM PST

    Hi all,

    So I'm in the process of looking for things to make my hard wired alarm system more useful to me. I started out by finding Konnected.io and for the most part, seems to do what I want. I can capture all the sensors, use them in SmartThings with some automation, and engage/disengage the alarm using geofencing thru SmartThings (I think -- haven't tested this yet!).

    Now I found the Safe Hub 6 which seems to do much what Konnected does but with a more integrated approach, having its own app. The goal for me is the same -- to be able to use the sensors to do automations or even better -- make announcements through Alexa.

    For example, if the sensor for Front Door is open past 2 minutes, then Alexa would announce "The front door has been open for 2 minutes", or even give me a push notification for that. I'd like to use Geofencing for engaging and disengaging the alarm.

    Anybody have any suggestions? I love the hard wired sensors that I have in my house as they exist everywhere, including the windows -- but I want to make use of them in a way that allows for no-cost monitoring (ie as long as my internet is up), as well as running automations within my home.

    Appreciate any thoughts!

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    Adding Nest Cams without Migrating to Google?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 08:13 AM PST

    I havent migrated my Nest account to Google because of all the horror stories people seem to have. Anybody know if i'll be able to add Nest Outdoor cams to my home without migrating?

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    switch that turns on for an hour

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 07:50 AM PST

    Looking for a device that is a single button that will turn a light plugged into an outlet on for a specific amount of time , say an hour.

    Needs to be operated by a single physical button because will be used in the dark.

    Ideally wireless.

    submitted by /u/specialbat
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    How to Power Google Nest Cameras with Power over Ethernet

    Posted: 27 Jan 2020 10:02 AM PST
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