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    Home Automation My new smart blinds

    My new smart blinds

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 04:27 PM PST

    How to synchronise the Android alarm clock with home automation server

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 12:52 PM PST

    Does anyone in here have any experience with programming the C.A.T wifi-switch?

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 07:48 AM PST

    Older house, what are my options for smart switches?

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 10:20 PM PST

    Any thermometer that alerts you if change in temperature range you recommend?

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 10:10 PM PST

    I'm l{ookng to out a thermometer in my bedroom , and get a notification from the thermometer (through something like Bluetooth or WiFi) once a day if the temperature goes below\above a certain range , eg I'd like to set ranges of something like 8-10c, 10.1-13c, 13.1-16c and I'd like the thermometer to measure the temp each day once, if the temp is above\below a range from the previous day I'd like to get a notification

    Reason I ask is so I'll know how warm blanket I should use since I don't have a cooler\heater to keep temps the same

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    I need to buy about 10 meters or so of RGBW lightstrip. What’s my best option?

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 09:24 PM PST

    I currently have Home Assistant setup with a Aeotec Z-stick, so Zwave options are possible. I'd like to have it as one long strip, without breaking the bank. Would it be possible to do it for less than $100?

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    Any good WiFi buttons?

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 08:23 PM PST

    I'm looking for a WiFi button that can run specific commands when pressed. Open ecosystem and no hub required.

    I've been using the AWS Enterprise Dash Button but would like to find some alternatives. From what I have read though, most everything available out there uses Bluetooth, Zwave, Zigbee or is part of a certain ecosystem like HomeKit.

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    All the HomeKit announcements at CES 2020

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 12:29 PM PST

    What are my options for converting these 2 in 1 horizontal switches to z-wave or zigbee?

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 01:53 PM PST

    Newbie + Want to control videogames

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 01:59 PM PST

    i'm new to home automation, just bought an echo dot and now i'm trying to learn the best ways to make my small apartment smarter.

    so far i have those in my wishlist:
    - sonoffs for all my light switches
    - sonoff for my coffeemaker plug (to wake me up with fresh coffee)
    - broadlink rm mini3 for my TV and fire TV stick (alexa isn't compatible with fire TV in my country)
    - security camera (to watch my dogs when i'm not home)

    i was wondering if there's any effective way to turn on/off my consoles (ps4 and nintendo switch) using alexa.

    my home appliances are pretty basic and i don't have the way$ to upgrade anything, but i would love to at least be able to control my entertainment system.

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    Interesting use of the roombas

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 09:51 AM PST

    What network should I have my home automation on

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 01:35 PM PST

    I was debating with my roommates today and I'll admit they may be right. I had planned on having all of our home automation between Alexa smart lights and switches on our home 2.4 GHz network putting all of our phones and TV's and laptops on a 5 MHz and reserving the 2nd 5 GHz network for gaming and high priority stuff

    The debate is we should have phones on the 2.4 ghz as well. But my thinking is to keep the 2.4 ghz on the slow and stable connection.

    All add everything I'm saying is based on what I could piece together online so I may be completely freaking wrong as of right now we have pretty much no issues with the set up and I am a big fan of if it aint broke don't fix it but also I like to make things as good as they can be

    Thanks 7th moose ( from the left )

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    August announces new wifi lock

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 09:56 AM PST

    Making your own smart washer or dryer using webCoRE and Smart Plugs

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 07:08 AM PST

    Hello everyone!

    I recently released a new video in my Getting to Know webCoRE series going over how to setup a webCoRE piston to utilize two Zooz Z-Wave Plus Smart Plugs to monitor the power of my washer and gas dryer. The piston will send a notification when the washer and dryer starts or stops, and will keep notifying every 15 minutes until the washer is emptied into the dryer. The piston will also auto recover either smart plug and notify if they are turned off.

    You can find it here: https://youtu.be/r03UPrBTbUU

    Right now this is just v1 of the piston but I do have a few other things I plan on doing with it once I have some other integrations setup.

    I would love any other ideas or tips on how to improve this automation. I'm also open to any feedback on the video if there is any.

    Have a great day!

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    Anyway to get my phone to speak a full sentence to me when certain events happen?

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 09:53 AM PST

    I'm installing a wyze sensor on my front door.

    When the sensor is tripped, I want my phone to say to me that the front door has been opened. A text notification just isn't enough as I never hear the notification buzz.

    I also want to hear a phrase like dad is home when my life 360 app or some other tracker app says my dad has entered a given area.

    Is this possible and what is the cheapest way to accomplish this?

    Note, I'm willing to buy another sensor than wyze if need be.

    Thanks.

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    Looking for a smart plug that will monitor power usage and allow events based on different power usage levels.

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 03:17 PM PST

    For example, a smart wall wart type power plug with a power strip plugged into it. Let's say there are 5 different random things plugged into it. A phone charger, a small lamp, and a space heater or TV. What I would want is something can constantly monitor how many watts are being used but once a threshold is hit, like the space heater is turned on, or TV is turned on (much higher wattage than the smartphone charger), then it either triggers an IFTTT event or sends a push notification. Even better, if the logic is smarter like, X watts for Y minutes, THEN trigger an event like an email or push alert or something.

    Any ideas? Can be wifi, zigbee or z-wave. Low cost is best.

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    24V DC 1-channel inching/self-locking smart WiFi switch

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 02:12 PM PST

    Hi, can someone recommend relatively cheap 1-channel inching/self-locking smart WiFi switch (like Sonoff Basic) which operates on 24V DC as input/output? I know Sonoff has one (SV version) but it is just a board without cover. I need something packed nicely in the box. And it has to cooperate with Google Home as well. Thanks in advance!

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    Qolsys, Alarm.com, and Smartthings - how to tie it all together?

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 01:22 PM PST

    Hey all.

    Working on getting a new home all set up. I've installed a Qolsys alarm.com panel and a smartthings hub. I'm also setting up a Rasberry pi home bridge. Lights are all z-wave.

    In addition I have a Liftmaster MyQ garage opener with the WiFi bridge ordered and on the way.

    What's the best way to tie this all together? I haven't deployed the smartthings hub yet - but I assume it will be necessary to accomplish more complicated automation than the alarm panel and alarm.com provide right?

    So if you had all this stuff - what would you do to tie to all together and have it work as elegantly as possible?

    Thanks!!

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    360 Robot Vacuum - stop sending to data to servers?

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 01:20 PM PST

    Hey, I know these ones are not as popular se the Roborock vacuums but I wanted to ask anyway:

    is there something similar to the dustcloud or valetudo hackt for the 360?

    I checked my pi-hole and this thing is sending stuff like crazy. its insane.

    thanks

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    Home assistant questions

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 09:03 AM PST

    I currently use Smartthings as my hub. Easy to setup. Does what I need. Easy app for the Mrs to use to control things in the app when voice isn't handy.

    I love the idea of Home Assistant, but realistically can I run a home off of a Raspberry PI 4, or is the experience gonna suck compared to a dedicated computer?

    2nd question, are there any existing easy to use android apps to control lights see status ect? It HAS to be easy to use.

    Anything that a beginner should know before diving into this?

    Using a mix of hue bulbs, google home, GE smart switches Osram lightify bulbs. Smart things sensors, my q garage door opener, schlage BE469ZP CEN 619 zwave smart lock, logitech harmony, and a few other odd smart outlets and bulbs.

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    CES 2020: Monster Unveils Entire Line of Smart Lighting

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 08:15 AM PST

    Hands on with Homekit and Ikea smart blinds - Rolling out in the US currently.

    Posted: 08 Jan 2020 03:15 AM PST
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