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    April 03, 2020

    Home Automation I got my work cut out for me.

    I got my work cut out for me.

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 05:04 AM PDT

    Bought a bunch of RGB LED bulbs for my apartment. Unscrewed one of the many ceiling lights to find this monstrosity... is there anything I can do?

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 08:24 PM PDT

    OpenALPR License plate recognition on RPI4

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 11:52 AM PDT

    Hey guys, I've been digging on getting license plate recognition working on my PI4 to have it open my gate automatically.

     

    I've came across OpenALPR, an opensource tool precisely for this purpose. However, I couldn't find any repo with it compiled for armv7 and so I had to compile it manual. The process is a pain mostly due to all the dependencies necessary. To tackle this, I've decided to create a docker image which does all the work for me and I'm finally done with it and decided to share this with the community in case anyone find this helpful.

     

    Since this tool is basically a command line utility, I use a Python wrapper to expose it like a service outside of the docker container. I've included a sample Python code in the image but you can override it with your own code. If you need specific Python dependencies (I've just included Flask in it), you need to take the Dockerfile and make your own image with it.

     

    For the curious, the whole process from the image capturing until the gate opening is like this:

    • RTSP stream from PoE Cam pointing at gate entrance

    • Feed RTSP Stream to motion so that when motion is detected it calls python code

    • Python code which takes a picture of the stream and calls the OpenALPR container through a REST service

    • Python code takes the rest call on the container which uses OpenALPR to get the license plate from the picture and checks if it is an authorized plate

    • If so open the gate via a simple relay

     

    Let me know in the comments if you need help with something.

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    Who can think of any smart switches without neutral wire which fits Thai boxes? (Solid concrete walls)

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 11:32 PM PDT

    Smart Blinds that are too down bottom up?

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:48 PM PDT

    I'm using Home Assistant, and while I see some good stuff, I have found any blinds that have the top down function. Has anyone made this yet?

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    Is my heating automation ready ?

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 03:56 PM PDT

    I wanted to install a smart thermostat but was unsure if it was even possible. How can I check ? I tried the nest compatibility checker but it just confused me.

    Also, would the smart thermostat replace the wall thermostat or the one near the boiler ?

    I've added an image of the wires. https://imgur.com/a/l1BpbTa

    I should add that I live in the UK.

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    Confused about all the wifi stuff

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 12:02 PM PDT

    Hi, so i was originally planning on using a wireless mesh wifi like google nest or orbi but then i went and did some research and found this place and it seems pretty clear cut that hardwiring stuff is superior and then someone said mesh backhauled by ethernet and im like ?? so yea, So just kinda looking for the beginners guide type thing on what to buy and do and why thats the best as i dont understand alot of this stuff. I would like fairly fast internet speeds but not cables running through everywhere in the house so maybe theres a best of both worlds?

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    Is there an open source hub so I don't have to go through Google Amazon or Xiaomi products

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 02:15 PM PDT

    I'd like my stuff to stay agnostic and perhaps even connected to a private NAS Esther than the outernet. Is this even a thing? The only thing that should be connecting externally is perhaps the system reading the weather forecast but that's it, I don't want my house temperature and light bulb colours to be shared with corporations, that's creepy.

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    Hi, I'm designing an iot air freshener for a university project and would love some feedback

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 02:35 AM PDT

    For this project I need to survey potential stakeholders and this seemed like a great place.

    https://forms.gle/LgQy4oveGrXtA9ju5

    Thank you, any additional ideas or feedback you have would be greatly appreciated

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    My Magic Mirror with gesture control finished

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 12:23 AM PDT

    Help: Freenas HomeAssistant Aeotec Gen-5 Zwave controller

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 09:16 AM PDT

    So i'm fairly new to freenas (11.3) and the HA side of things. I feel i'm technical enough to manage setting up my HA stuff, but i'm hitting a roadblock on getting my Zwave controller set up.

    I've gone through every single google search result on installing, setting up, troubleshooting the installation of my Aeotec Z-wave Gen 5 usb controller and can't get it set up. I've got HomeAssistant installed (did it through the community plugins), but i can't seem to get the usb stick set up.

    i've tried to install domoticz but can't seem to get it installed and working, i've tried openZWave and can't get that installed or working, i've tried openHab2 and i can't get that working either. I'm not sure the best way to get this usb stick working.

    Can someone point me to a tutorial that works for freenas 11.2/3 and i'll try it again and post the issues?

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    Can someone please tell me what this is and what it’s good for?

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 08:19 PM PDT

    Smart Diffusers?

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 10:32 AM PDT

    Hey all,

    Does anyone know of some good smart oil diffusers? I want to get an oil diffuser for the home but want greater control than just a timer.

    I've seen the Sierra Home Model, but it doesn't seem to be available in Canada.

    I use Google Home and Smartthings, so would need to be compatible with one of those. I also won't buy an MLM stuff as I view those to be highly unethical companies. Looking forward to seeing your guys' suggestions!

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    Smart lights with GU5,3 connection

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 07:27 AM PDT

    Hi guys,

    so I'm planing on getting into smarthouse-living in the near future, and thinking that the easiest, most noticable switch will be to get some lights. Now, almost all of my lights are downlights with a GU5,3 connector. I have only found one bulb like this, the Osram Smart+ Lightify. But, rumors I've read online is that these will become useless in 2021, is that correct? Anyone know of any other brands who are producing smart bulbs with the GU5,3 connection?

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    Mi Robot Vaccum question

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 07:20 AM PDT

    I've had my vacuum working for a long time using third-party tools mostly (home assistant, flolevac, etc.) but I really want to try to get it working using the Mi Home app so that I can specify zones for the vacuum to clean (bedroom carpet is super thick and the vacuum constantly errors out when it tries to clean so I'd like to keep it from ever going in there).

    It's been awhile since I tried to get it working and I was wondering if there were any new methods?

    Essentially, what I'm dealing with right now is that the vacuum only works on the Mainland China server so that's where I have it configured. However, if I try to access the vacuum from within the app, it gives me this message:

    "The device cannot use the APP in mainland China. Please replace the area and reset WiFi to connect again."

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    Removing & Reusing Adhesive LED Strip?

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 06:02 AM PDT

    Hey folks, I'm moving in a few days and I was hoping there might be a way to remove and reuse my yeelight strip that I have stuck under my cabinets. If not I'll leave as a "gift" to whomever gets the place next, are there any good homekit or homebridge LED controllers?

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    Spiders!

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 05:02 AM PDT

    Hey folks, I have a problem eith spiders spinning webs on my cameras blocking the lense. Has anyone ekse had this and how did you fix it? I have heard of putting a thin layer of vaseline on the camera so spiders cant walk on them, any other ideas? Cheers for the help! 👍😊

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    Hoping to build a remotely dimmable / smart light light - need help!

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 03:39 AM PDT

    I've designed a light, in which I'm hoping to use the below bulb designed by Osram. I'm hoping to control the light through an app which will be designed. I've copied a link below to a bulb we are hoping to use and wanted to know how we would go about connecting this to an app?

    https://www.osram.us/ledengin/products/luxitune/gen_2_3.jsp

    I don't have much experience in smart lights and connecting to apps so would be grateful for any advice / guidance.

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    Tuya SC002-WA2 integration

    Posted: 02 Apr 2020 03:07 AM PDT

    Hi all,

    I purchased an IP Camera, my goal is to integrate it with my home automation system (home-assistant) and get rid of the cloud integration of the manufacturer. To do so, I need to get control over the camera (i.e. become root) or access the video stream.

    This is the camera I purchased: https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-smarterhome-1080p-full-hd-wi-fi-smart-camera/

    Hardware:

    - The manufacturer is Tuya, the model is SC002-WA2 (I opened the camera and found this reference)

    - Chipset is RTS3903N

    Software:

    - Camera runs on OS CPE: cpe:/o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.37 cpe:/o:linux:linux_kernel:3.2; OS details: DD-WRT v24-sp2 (Linux 2.4.37), Linux 3.2

    - Only port 6668 is open (like lots of Tuya devices)

    Here is what I tried:

    - I could not find an HTTP server running

    - I was not able to find RTSP stream and open it (... there must be one)

    - When capturing with Wireshark on promiscouous mode on the same VLAN I can only see broadcast traffic from the camera, maybe I'm doing something wrong

    - The mobile app associated with the camera (TuyaSmart) pins the public key of the cloud server, so I cannot inspect traffic

    - Tuyapi (https://github.com/codetheweb/tuyapi) doesn't support cameras

    Ideas:

    - The camera has a micro SD interface. I can try to load something to dump the filesystem but I'm not sure how to proceed

    If you have any idea, please let me know, I'm running out of options.

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