- Good automation that's not lights. I keep a fan running on my nightstand for noise and air movement when I sleep. It used to run all the time. Now it's on a schedule and turns on when I tell Alexa goodnight. The fan now gets less dusty and should last longer. Just a simple leviton zwave plug.
- Where I should I wire my CAT6 Cables on a complete new build?
- Z-wave water pressure sensor?
- Searching for a pro level way to bring all of my automation together
- Help with Zwave2MQTT configuration?
- Issue with Broadlink RM4 Pro in 433mHz
- DIY Home Security System. Using existing home security wireless system @ 433MHz.
- BC547 interface to allow Mini-D1 to turn on an LED via GPIO5
- 2 way stand alone speaker?
- [RELEASE] RGBGenie Z-Wave Drivers on Hubitat (all of them)
- Fake Connected Window Tips (porthole)
- Help! Sonoff Basic R3 Device Offline after Failed Upgrade.
- Question about Lutron Caseta for Fan/Lights
- Smart switch without neutral wire
- Replacing an aging AMX system.
- Home Automation Planning?
- Temperature Sensor with Display? (Zigbee or Z-Wave or 433Mhz)
- New Experience Automation Platform
- Robotic Lawn mower
- LAN only home automation?
- The return of Den?
- Another Deebot 901 question ... Multifloor ...
- Simple Temp/Humidity monitor, that easily interfaces to Home Assistant?
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| Where I should I wire my CAT6 Cables on a complete new build? Posted: 24 Feb 2020 11:37 AM PST So I have the foundations down in my next house and have complete control over where I want to run CAT6 cables. Other than the list below, am I missing anywhere that might want to be future proofed?
Here are my floor plans. If I'm using a 2 ethernet wall port, then I'm going to run 3 wires to it and leave one spare. Other ideas that I'm toying with:
Thank you in advance! EDIT: Thank you all for your overwhelming responses! Overall it seems the consensus is to: use conduits, tape the cables together for ease of removal in the future, definitely cable the kitchen and utility rooms for future smart appliances, use more cables than I think, prep media rooms with sound cables [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2020 01:06 PM PST Does anyone know of a Z-wave (or other protocol) water pressure sensor? Not a "flow" sensor, but a pressure sensor. I'm trying to figure out how to be notified if I lose pressure from the water main. Does such a thing exist? [link] [comments] | ||
| Searching for a pro level way to bring all of my automation together Posted: 24 Feb 2020 10:41 AM PST Hi all, Over the years, I have amassed quite a bit of home automation hardware. Currently I have the following items:
I'm hoping to find a way to integrate all of this together for the purpose of mounting some sort of master control system in the master bedroom and by the front door. My hope is to 1) be able to control everything from one location and 2) create some sort of alarm system. I have played around with SharpTools with the intent of mounting a dedicated tablet but it all felt a bit too DIY (no offense to anyone that is using this approach). I'm hoping to bring things all together so that things operate effortlessly while also maintaining a clean "professional look." Is there some sort of system that can accomplish this? I am not afraid to dive into custom coding or switching a few of the products but the goal is to not have the appearance of something jerry rigged together. Thanks in advance. [link] [comments] | ||
| Help with Zwave2MQTT configuration? Posted: 24 Feb 2020 10:30 PM PST | ||
| Issue with Broadlink RM4 Pro in 433mHz Posted: 24 Feb 2020 08:08 PM PST Hello, I am trying to make my electric rolling shutter smart with the broadlink RM4 Pro via 433 mHz. I've been recommended this "smart" remote in this subreddit. Here is the original remote for the shutters : https://www.tube-motors.com/Item/4/68 After many test from my side, the RM4 Pro has some difficulties to learn from the original remote and when they correctly do, the learned action isn't working within the app. The support says maybe my shutters have some securities on the 433mHz channel that prevent them from being learned... is that something possible? Is there a better alternative for a smart remote ? Thanks in advance, [link] [comments] | ||
| DIY Home Security System. Using existing home security wireless system @ 433MHz. Posted: 24 Feb 2020 12:08 PM PST
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| BC547 interface to allow Mini-D1 to turn on an LED via GPIO5 Posted: 24 Feb 2020 07:38 PM PST This is a simple question. I want to size a resistor for an LED circuit powered from the circuit's 3.3V source, and would like to know how much voltage is dropped across the transistor - collector to emitter. It has been a while since looking at this simple circuit. I have a BC547b datasheet and the VCE is showing 60 or so volts, which is max, not what I should expect in my circuit. The transistor will be acting like a switch, fully saturated with minimal drop. I realize the transistor is more of a current source/sink, but for simplicity in sizing, what calculation should I make for this part of the circuit? Thanks! [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2020 03:46 PM PST I've been googling for a few days but no luck. I want the capability to talk through a speaker when I am not home. Something like a ring doorbell, but I would like it to be louder. To call dogs to the door instead of having to tie them up and keep an eye on them with my existing camera system. Just wondering if any of you have any ideas on that. [link] [comments] | ||
| [RELEASE] RGBGenie Z-Wave Drivers on Hubitat (all of them) Posted: 24 Feb 2020 06:41 PM PST | ||
| Fake Connected Window Tips (porthole) Posted: 24 Feb 2020 02:46 PM PST I am trying to retrofit this mirror into a "connected" porthole to appear like a fake window: I'm thinking - remove mirror, insert frosted plexiglass, run wifi LEDs around the inside of the frame and back with foil - but I'm not sure whether the light will appear especially even/diffused (like a bright window). Any tips? [link] [comments] | ||
| Help! Sonoff Basic R3 Device Offline after Failed Upgrade. Posted: 24 Feb 2020 06:18 PM PST I recently bought 2 packs of Sonoff Basic R3 from amazon. Logged in a eWeLink account then paired my Sonoff ( Did everything I thought I should have with the jumper etc. ). As soon as I upgrade the firmware from 3.0.0. to 3.3.0, the device restarted then waited for about 5 minutes till it fails. Now the device is offline and inaccessible from the app with a 3.0.0 firmware. I wished for it to be 3.3.0 so I can flash tasmota but bad luck. Tried on my 2nd device, same shit happened. I can't find a fix online and I would appreciate help. [link] [comments] | ||
| Question about Lutron Caseta for Fan/Lights Posted: 24 Feb 2020 06:03 PM PST Hi All, We recently purchased a house and would love to start doing some home automation. I want to use Lutron Caseta light and fan switches but have a question. Both of the homes ceilings fans (with lights) currently only have a single on/off switch (no dimmers, no separate wall switches. I see this https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Maestro-Incandescent-Single-Pole-MACL-LFQ-WH/dp/B077XDB8FV/ref=sr_1_5?crid=OMZSZPUAJVG1&keywords=lutron+caseta+fan+and+light+control&qid=1582595809&s=hi&sprefix=Lutron+Caseta+fan+and+light%2Ctools%2C189&sr=1-5 but I don't think that integrates into any home automation? This panel already has 3 switches that are all in use so I don't really want to add another switch to the area, is that my only choice? [link] [comments] | ||
| Smart switch without neutral wire Posted: 24 Feb 2020 05:24 PM PST Hey all, so I just moved into a new (old) apartment and unfortunately since it was built in the 60s it doesn't have overhead lighting so I had to buy a lot of floor lights. Thats ok but I dont want to have to go around to each light to turn it off or on so I got a bunch of LIFX bulbs and they work great. But now I'm really missing having a physical switch rather than having to pull out my phone to turn the lights on or off or set up a schedule. I looked into getting the new LIFX switch, but since my building is old, there is no neutral wire, which means that I cant install the LIFX switch or the Brilliant switch. It looks like the Lutron Caseta Wireless doesnt require a neutral wire and is well reviewed so I was thinking of going with that. But I don't think that its inter-operable with LIFX lights, unless something has changed recently? If I wanted to set up the Lutron with the LIFX bulbs, would I have to get the wall switch and the smart hub AND a Alexa/Google Home/etc to tie in the LIFX lights? [link] [comments] | ||
| Replacing an aging AMX system. Posted: 24 Feb 2020 01:36 PM PST I bought a home that came with an older AMX/Vantage system. I've been having trouble with the home audio portion recently, and it's got me thinking of replacing some or all of the system. I'm a software engineer and comfortable programming/maintaining the system myself. Here's an abbreviated list of what I have:
Here's what I would like to support. I understand that no system will be perfect and I will have to give up some functionality.
Options I've started researching
Any thoughts? [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2020 05:11 PM PST Hey guys, I'm going to be moving into a new apartment soon and I thought it's a good time to get into home automation. I'm just getting a bit overwhelmed by the amount of products out there so I hope I can get some tips or advice. Here is what I'd like to achieve.
For example I want to say "good night [device]" and have it turn off all lights and devices in the lounge/kitchen area. Then switch the light profile to only emit dim lights based on motion (example if someone wants to grab a snack in the middle of the night, then upon entering lounge and kitchen area, the light should be dim just to guide them along). Then I want to be able to switch back to "day mode" by either saying Good Morning, or after 8am. Alternatively if it's easier, have low emission lights only turn on in night mode, but otherwise is inactive
Thanks for the tips! [link] [comments] | ||
| Temperature Sensor with Display? (Zigbee or Z-Wave or 433Mhz) Posted: 24 Feb 2020 04:17 PM PST Looking for recommendations for a temperature & humidity sensor please. Seeking one with a display however, which narrows the field... To connect directly to Home Assistant on a RaPi. [link] [comments] | ||
| New Experience Automation Platform Posted: 24 Feb 2020 11:47 AM PST
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| Posted: 24 Feb 2020 11:26 AM PST Hi everyone, I have spent endless hours looking for a robotic Lawn mower suitable for my garden size/desired features but just end up being more confused at the end of each research session. Its hard to find unbiased guides and reviews out there so I'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations
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| Posted: 24 Feb 2020 07:32 AM PST Hi, I am interested in self hosted automation. I would love to be able to turn lights on and off, use a video doorbell, etc, without an internet based provider. Are there systems that I can purchase to make this happen? I have a Synology NAS I can use as a "base" for software and storage. Thanks, J [link] [comments] | ||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2020 01:33 PM PST I always liked the look of these products, just never got around to actually buying any. I also heard it was all proprietary protocol? https://www.automatedhome.co.uk/announcements/den-automation-reborn-as-den-switches.html [link] [comments] | ||
| Another Deebot 901 question ... Multifloor ... Posted: 24 Feb 2020 10:36 AM PST Hi I'm looking to buy a Deebot 901 and I know he do not do multi floor however I was wondering if it's so bad ? I mean if I put it upstair once a week he will remap the house once a week is it that a big deal ? Thank you [link] [comments] | ||
| Simple Temp/Humidity monitor, that easily interfaces to Home Assistant? Posted: 24 Feb 2020 06:48 AM PST Just starting out on the Home Automation front. Currently have Philips Hue everywhere, a few smart plugs, some familiarity with Node Red, Python, and have a few spare Raspberry Pi's lying around... Am about to install Home Assistant, for the first time. Initially, all I want is to monitor Temperature / Humidity, with historical records. (e.g line chart of last 24 hours) Will later add other things... I presume I need to buy, either: a) A temp/humidity device sensor, that operates over WiFi or b) A temp/humidity sensor that operates over zigbee/z-wave, plus a compatible 2.4ghz USB dongle for the pi? Am looking for recommendations on which path to start out on, and any specific device (devices) to buy? Ethos: I prefer simplicity where possible. Thankyou kindly! [link] [comments] |
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