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    Best Robot Vacuum

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 07:28 PM PDT

    I'm considering buying a robot vacuum, what are your recommendations? I'm looking for something that empty's itself and has room mapping.

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    Do any 433Mhz Water Sensors report their battery levels?

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 02:48 PM PDT

    24 Hour Smart Product Challenge

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 11:10 PM PDT

    smartphone garage door opener without a hub?

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 09:29 PM PDT

    hey,

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    does anyone make a garage door opener, or Sonoff, that does not require a wifi router and hub?

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    background:

    I've been wanting to open my garage door with my smartphone for a while (and have the ability to give others the code), but my garage isn't within wifi range. I tried doing the wifi extender thing, but it was just a huge headache of reliability and product searching. the other problem is, I really, REALLY, REALLY, hate using random 3rd party app on my phone that was probably developed in china with massive security flaws if not a nice built-in back door. I hate that idea so much, that I haven't automated my garage door in spite of really wanting to. instead, I've just used the old remotes and keypad. well, now I've got another issue where my garage door opener stopped talking to my remotes or keypads and can't be programmed to work with them anymore, but the manual button still works. so, I could buy a new logic board ($75) in order to get back to my previous suboptimal setup. but I figured I'd ask here is anyone makes a momentary switch controllable through a smartphone (probably wifi, but bluetooth might also work) that can be activated either through a built-in web page or through a trustworthy app?

    I could maybe do this with a Sonoff, but can I connect directly to a Sonoff device without a network? do they have a compatible trustworthy app?

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    Soma Smart Blinds 2

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 05:43 PM PDT

    It's been a month and I'm curious what others think.

    I recently ordered two and I'm anxiously anticipating their arrival (can't get here soon enough/nervous about delays).

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    How's the sound? Time to raise/lower? Reliability?

    I'm curious about basically the whole thing.

    Also, if anyone has those goofy big stop-beads on their endless cords, what did you do? I think I may need to remove mine, but I'd rather not.

    And, of course, does the HA implementation have sufficient features? The HA page seems a little... sparse.

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    Need help! Inovelli red series switch

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 11:02 AM PDT

    Why is it so difficult to add my Samsung TV as my default TV?!!!

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 07:27 PM PDT

    How to Automate My Roller Blinds

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 03:17 PM PDT

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on hardware to DIY the current manual roller blinds I have into automated ones. I am using Homebridge and HomeKit; and would like to keep it in that system. I currently have a broadlink, so RF is also an option.

    Also any tips on how I would go about fitting it into my current blinds. Thanks in advance :)

    https://imgur.com/gallery/VeWverk

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    Before buying, how do I find out if the lutron fan control switch is compatible with my ceiling fan?

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 09:47 AM PDT

    For reference, I have the Harbor Breeze Springfield II ceiling fan.

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    I'm looking for cheap wifi thermostats to replace my economy, King Electric 22A, single pole thermostats. (Pictures included)

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 01:27 PM PDT

    Background: I have a 6-zone, in-wall hydronic heating system. Each room has its own thermostat (see images in links below) that can be set to either "off" or a desired temperature. When the room temp drops below the temp set on the thermostat, an in-wall fan in that room kicks on, blowing air over an H2O heat exchanger. (Note: this is only a heating system. My house does not have/require air-conditioning)

    Goal: I'd like to replace all 6 of these King thermostats with an affordable wifi thermostat solution. My only requirements are...

    1) can be set to off manually or via wifi,

    2) allows the user to set temperature manually or via wifi,

    3) has a platform that is compatible with IFTTT, and

    4) is affordably priced.

    Less relavent details: Hot water is either always circulating through the entire house or is not depending on whether or not I have the pump turned on at the hot water heater (see pics). I plan on making this more convenient by replacing the pump's switch with a wifi-enabled switch. My ultimate goal is to use IFTTT to automatically turn on circulation for the whole house ONLY if one or more of the zone wifi thermostats are "on".

    *Pictures: *https://adobe.ly/3cjO85o

    Thank you in advance for any advice for feedback! I'm open to other solutions as well if you have better ideas.

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    Home Assistant vs openHAB for Voice Control

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 04:36 PM PDT

    Is it better and/or easier to use Home Assistant or openHAB for a J.A.R.V.I.S.-like system? I know that HA is better for dashboards, but that's not what I'm looking to do here. Thanks!

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    WiFi plugs more reliable than WeMo?

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 09:31 AM PDT

    Requirement: 15A

    Requirement: WiFi (2.4 or 5ghz)

    Requirement: Controllable from linux (command line or any kind of API)

    I'm using WeMo plugs right now and they simply disappear from the network sometimes. Just not reliable even when close to a commercial grade access point.

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    Purchasing a Z-Wave Smart Lock

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 12:42 PM PDT

    I am purchasing the Yale Assure SL smart lock with Z-Wave for use with a Ring alarm system. I noticed it said it wouldn't function without a hub. As I purchased the 2nd generation system, it will arrive a little later t than the lock will. Is the lock still semi-functional (Such as the code) without the system or does it absolutely require it and hence need to be installed later? Thanks in advance.

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    Turn on receiver when casting to Chromecast

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 08:34 AM PDT

    I've recently bought a Harmony Hub. I've added my TV, receiver and Chromecast as devices.

    When I push the cast button on my phone the TV turns on due to cec, but I'd like to have the receiver turn on as well when I start a cast from my phone.

    Is this possible somehow? I've tried to make an activity within the harmony hub but that still needs to be activated either by voice or in the app. I want this to happen automatically when the TV turns on from the Chromecast.

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    Smart door bell Not CCTV

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 12:06 PM PDT

    Is there a smart doorbell (not cctv) or just a button that's waterproof so that when it is pressed, Google home makes a sound, phone notification & set routine for lights to flash? In the UK Thanks

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    Suggestions for robot vacuum?

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 12:02 PM PDT

    Im wondering if there is a consensus for what sort of robot vacuum to go with in early/mid 2020? I bet the technology has advanced and many more products have been released in the past couple years, making older threads and website info out of date.

    I have a 1,000sqft house, single level. No carper anywhere, all hardwood floors. A couple transitions that are about 1/2" tall. Are these too large for a robot to easily crawl over? I dont need any of the super crazy fancy features, like self-empty. I just want one that I can program to clean everyday and recharge. Im looking for my only interaction with it to be possibly emptying it on the daily or every other day. Dont really care if it comes with an app and is controlled via wifi/my phone, or whether it is something that just needs to be programmed, as long as it keeps the floors clean.

    My house is older, and the kitchen is large black and white tiles, and every speck of dust or dirt is plainly visible. It is an absolute nightmare to keep clean, and I just cant stand vacuuming anymore. There are no pets in the house, so no animal hair, and as I said, no carpet anywhere. Just wood and tile.

    I've heard of the companies like Roomba and Shark, but it seems that companies like Coredy and Eufy makes some cheaper ones in the $160-220 category that have better reviews on Amazon than the name brand vacuums. Would one of these be a safe bet? Any suggestions or recommendations?

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    Light Switch Recommendations?

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 07:42 AM PDT

    Hello all. I am in the market for a couple of smart switches to control a series of LED pot lights (non-smart). Wondering what the best options are given the following requirements:

    - Needs to work with HomeKit / Siri
    - Needs to work with Logitech Harmony Hub (turn off / dim lights when starting movie etc...)
    - Currently have a Hue bridge and lights in the house if this is helpful
    - Ideally, hubless would be nice given I am not invested into anything but Hue. Also have an Ecobee Thermo.

    Thanks.

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    Just purchased a house that has a ring doorbell already. Which hub do y'all prefer?

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 10:29 AM PDT

    This will be my first venture into home automation and I'm thinking of doing lighting/cooling first after wiring for ethernet and I have an alexa already.

    Debating between Samsung Smartthing and Google Home

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    Good cheap smart plug I can flash to tasmota

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 06:03 AM PDT

    Hey all,

    I'm looking for a smart plug I can flash to tasmota. There are a ton on the tasmota compatibility list, but I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations. UL listed is preferred. I don't need or want power monitoring on them.

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    Thanks

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    Alternatives to xAP

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 09:08 AM PDT

    I've decided to start building homebrew home automation bits and pieces, since I moved into a new house thati s being fundamentally rebuilt inside.

    So I can rip holes in the walls and everything as it all needs replastering anyway. As a result I want to use home automation gear, largely based on ethernet, but for any homebrew components I make I was wondering what protocol to implement that might have some sort of wider support. Since I will probably end up with a mishmash of random components and I want to simplify the patching necessary to get them all to work together, probably using a central relay machine.

    xAP appeals because it's rather easy to implement from scratch, being entirely text based, but it appears to be dead as very little development relating to it seems to occur any more. I could try and rig something with modbus, but trying to use that to display text status messages on display components and the like sounds like a painful time.

    So does anyone have any suggestions? Is xAP dead? If it is, what else is available?

    Also not sure if that's the right flair.

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    Need help with IFTTT

    Posted: 14 Apr 2020 04:56 AM PDT

    I need help with IFTTT. I'm trying to make it so when my iRobot roomba gets stuck it tells my Amazon Echo 3rd gen to play Help by The Beatles. The only problem I'm having is I don't know how to get IFTTT to play music.

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